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Associate Director, Operations Communications

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL

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Level
Director+
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
Yesterday

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A director-level production role at AbbVie (pharma & life sciences) in North Chicago, IL. AbbVie’s Corporate Communications team is responsible for enterprise internal and external communications to enhance and protect AbbVie’s reputation.

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10+ years · degree required

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $107k–$155k.

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Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Serve as a key strategic execution partner for Supply Chain and Quality communications, leading day-to-day communications planning and delivery and independently managing significant workstreams in partnership with the Director, Global Operations Communications.
  • ◆Develop high-quality executive communications, including presentations, speeches, talking points, employee messages, organizational announcements, videos and other leadership communications.
  • ◆Develop content across a range of internal and external Operations communications channels, including digital platforms, presentations, video, social media and other storytelling vehicles.
  • ◆Provide communications planning and execution support for broader Operations-wide priorities and initiatives, including employee meetings and leadership forums.
  • ◆Collaborate across the Global Operations Communications team and broader Corporate Communications organization to ensure alignment, share best practices and identify opportunities to amplify Operations stories.
  • ◆Manage external agency and vendor support as needed, providing clear direction and oversight to ensure high-quality execution.
  • ◆Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, exercising strong judgment and prioritization while maintaining a high standard of quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
  • ◆Use communications insights, feedback and available measurement to continuously strengthen communications approaches and improve effectiveness.
  • ◆Minimum of 10 years of integrated communications experience required, including at least five years in a complex corporate communications or agency environment.
  • ◆Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.
  • ◆Significant progressive experience in corporate communications, employee communications, executive communications or a related discipline.
  • ◆Experience with content management platforms and design tools, as well as working with external developers and vendors.
  • ◆Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications programs that advance business priorities.
  • ◆Experience developing executive-level communications and working directly with senior leaders and stakeholders.
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Purpose

AbbVie’s Corporate Communications team is responsible for enterprise internal and external communications to enhance and protect AbbVie’s reputation. The team is seeking an experienced communications professional to join the Global Operations Communications team as Associate Director, Operations Communications.

Reporting to the Director, Global Operations Communications, this role will serve as a key strategic execution partner within the Global Operations Communications team, with primary responsibility for supporting communications across AbbVie’s Supply Chain and Quality organizations and additional flexible communications support across functions for broader Operations priorities.

The Associate Director will lead day-to-day communications planning and execution, independently manage significant communications workstreams, and develop high-quality executive and employee communications that advance business priorities.

The successful candidate will combine strong strategic thinking with exceptional execution. They will be expected to quickly understand complex business priorities, translate them into clear and compelling communications, manage multiple initiatives independently and drive work from strategy through delivery in a complex, global organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • •Strategic thinker and exceptional executor, with the ability to move seamlessly between big-picture communications planning and hands-on delivery.
  • •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex subjects into clear, concise and compelling communications.
  • •Strong executive presence and ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
  • •High degree of ownership, initiative and independence, with the judgment to move work forward while knowing when to engage others.
  • •Strong project management and prioritization skills, particularly in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
  • •Ability to work effectively across functions and navigate a highly matrixed global organization through strong relationship management, collaboration and influence.
  • •Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support business priorities, key meetings and events.

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