Regional Public Affairs & Communications Lead, Europe & Canada

Position Summary
The Allergan Aesthetics International Communications team manages all internal and external communications outside the United States.

The Europe & Canada Area Communications Lead plays a mission-critical role in advancing regional communications excellence and upskilling the organization. This leader will develop and execute communications strategies across Europe & Canada partnering with area and affiliate leadership teams to drive meaningful business impact.

Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Head of International Communications with a dotted-line report to the Area Vice President. This role is crucial for advancing communication capabilities building reputational strength and developing expertise throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight:
  • Lead strategic planning and execution of area-wide communications initiatives ensuring alignment with Allergan Aesthetics international vision and business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership providing recommendations that strengthen brand reputation employee engagement and commercial outcomes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing commercial and corporate communications teams to ensure unified messaging.
• Executive Communications:
  • Provide dedicated communications support to region leadership including preparing speeches presentations and key messages to enhance executive visibility and influence.
  • Develop and implement tailored engagement strategies to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Localization of International Marketing Commercial Operations (IMCO) Plans:
  • Translate global IMCO strategies into actionable market-specific communications plans ensuring cultural regulatory and business fit across the area.
  • Work closely with affiliates to maintain global-to-local alignment and adaptability.
• Consumer Activation & Conversion:
  • Develop and execute international communication strategies to engage consumers across traditional and digital platforms delivering programs and tactics that drive awareness consideration and conversion.
  • Demonstrate expertise in reaching diverse audiences through both global and local channels adapting messaging for Europe & Canada area affiliates.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent compliant messaging that aligns with organizational objectives.
  • Analyze and report on communication effectiveness making data-driven recommendations to enhance consumer engagement.
• Affiliate Support and Capability Building:
  • Act as a communications resource for affiliates lacking dedicated communications teams bridging expertise and capacity gaps.
  • Deliver training toolkits and best practices to empower affiliates.
  • Serve as liaison between affiliates and global teams facilitating consistency and information flow.
  • Understand regulatory requirements and compliance in highly regulated industries ensuring effective communication for both branded and unbranded markets.
• Crisis and Issues Management:
  • Coordinate area-wide response and communications during crisis or high-stakes issues in partnership with global and local teams.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting:
  • Establish KPIs for communications initiatives and report on campaign effectiveness utilizing data-driven insights to refine strategies.
  • Monitor media coverage and regional communication metrics.
• Content Creation & Digital Mindset:
  • Craft internal communications materials and updates to keep employees informed of key developments.
  • Develop and localize content for social media newsletters websites and press releases
  • Provide expert guidance to affiliate digital leads ensuring strategic alignment and best-practice implementation across international channels and all relevant markets in Europe and Canada.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in communications including experience supporting senior executives and leading localized strategies in a regional or global organization.
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical aesthetics or healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to distill complex strategies into actionable plans and to adapt them to diverse markets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives tailored to different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures geographies and organizational levels.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• Experience with content management platforms and design tools as well as working with external developers and vendors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with crisis communication and media training.
• Strong communication skills written and verbal with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident operating in an international context.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for design.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities managing multiple often tight deadlines.
• The role will require travel within the region to attend meetings events and media engagements.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future trends proactively identify opportunities and craft agile communication plans.
• Influence and Collaboration: Skilled at working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges in dynamic fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability: Navigates different cultural organizational and market dynamics with ease.

Additional Information :

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. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time