Communications & Patient Relations Specialist

• Lead the development execution measurement and continuous improvement of integrated communications campaigns to raise disease awareness and deliver measurable results.
• Own the development and production of high-quality internal and external communications materials including employee communications newsletters and Town Halls press releases and integrated communications campaigns across digital and social media channels.
• Oversee external PR agency deliverables where applicable.
• Serve as a senior communications advisor to Brand teams by proactively identifying external and internal communication needs and recommending strategic audience-appropriate tactics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities drive progress and deliver key objectives and milestones.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for AbbVie brands and products and lead the implementation monitoring and evaluation of assigned communication activities.
• Lead the development of clear and impactful engagement with patient advocacy groups coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring alignment with AbbVies strategic priorities and applicable policies.
• Develop and implement patient advocacy strategies and action plans including defined objectives timelines budgets stakeholder responsibilities and measures of success.
• Manage budgets sponsorships and other forms of support provided to patient groups ensuring compliance with legal and other regulations and policies.
• Translate patients needs experience and challenges related to their diseases into actionable recommendations communicate them to appropriate stakeholders and serve as a trusted source of patient insights for relevant internal stakeholders.
• Lead and strengthen AbbVies reputation among external stakeholders through trusted innovative and creative partnerships that lead to remarkable impact on patients lives.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Journalism PR Public Affairs or a related area
• 5 years in Communications or a related field with excellent skills in writing editing integrated campaign execution and project/event management.
• Excellent Slovak written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Experience in managing communications campaigns and social media accounts 
• Knowledge of writing editing designing and producing external and internal online and print communications materials
• Ability to work scientific and business information into consumer- and media-friendly language
• Experience in a public relations agency or the healthcare sector as well as experience working with Patient Associations and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) would be an asset.
• High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence
• Strong negotiation skills and critical-thinking abilities
• Experience collaborating effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks.

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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time