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Director, Communication - Allergan Aesthetics- Irvine, CA

BioSpace, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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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/

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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

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