BioSpace is hiring: Director, Communication - Allergan Aesthetics- Irvine, CA in

Company Description

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/ Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role including in-office and remote working days. Must be resident or relocatable to the Irvine, CA area. The Director, Communications reports to the Executive Director of Communications and Branding. Working closely with the global communications and PR team, the Director will balance communications and media relations efforts, dedicating 50% to Aesthetics R&D communications, to support and advance the global reputation and awareness of the company. The Director will support proactive and reactive media engagement, including executive visibility and industry thought leadership, with additional responsibilities in crisis communications, business development transactions, and global reputation initiatives. The Director will advise and lead communications for critical issues, collaborate with communications and brand PR agencies, and partner with internal and digital communications leaders to maximize visibility of strategies.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborative business partner to develop communications strategies that support business priorities
• Sound judgment to provide appropriate communications counsel
• Creative and inquisitive to seek out and develop compelling story angles highlighting company and leader strengths
• Ability to translate and illustrate complex scientific concepts
• Learn the aesthetics market, peer and media landscape, supporting and developing strategic communication programs, partnerships and materials to advance Allergan Aesthetics goals
• Media relations strategy development and execution
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance short- and long-term needs and anticipate and proactively address potential issues
• Creative negotiation skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership to develop effective and compliant communications strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with key message creation and public speaking
• Exhibit calm and confidence under pressure in crisis situations to balance near-term and long-term needs with communications strategy
• Support cross-functional collaboration across the entire Allergan Aesthetics organization and partner with International Communications counterparts to ensure awareness and support of localized situation and materials
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills; communicating clearly and concisely
• Able to proactively manage deadlines
• Working autonomously and exercising excellent judgment
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
• Maintaining confidentiality of information
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong project management, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong change management and interpersonal skills
• Influence and persuasion skills to drive alignment for problem-solving
• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, journalism, related field or equivalent from an accredited college or university, and 10+ years of progressive experience
• Experience working with or for a health care company or other regulated industry preferred
• Quick learner, collaborative team member
• Curious thinker willing to jump in and make immediate contribution

Additional Information

• Compensation range: $156,000.00–$296,500.00 (base pay, subject to geographic and performance factors)
• Benefits include paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) to eligible employees
• Short-term incentive program eligibility
• Long-term incentive program eligibility
• Full compensation package details and future adjustments are at the company’s discretion and consistent with applicable law
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
• US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
• US & Puerto Rico only – view https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html for more on equal employment opportunities

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing