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Director Of External Engagement

Posted on June 12, 2025

  • Dublin, Ireland
  • 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Director Of External Engagement

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Company Description


AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.


Job Description


Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for making a tangible impact? AbbVie Ireland is looking for a dynamic Director of External Engagement to enhance our presence in the region and take our strategies to the next level!

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you'll lead efforts to align our commercial and manufacturing strategies with AbbVie's corporate vision. You'll be at the forefront of driving strategic projects, nurturing stakeholder relationships, and championing patient advocacy. Your collaboration across departments will ensure seamless communication and effective execution of vital initiatives. Reporting to the Ireland Commercial General Manager, your influence will be felt company-wide.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Guide external engagement strategies, lead priority discussions, and offer insightful recommendations to the Ireland Board of Directors.
  • Corporate Ambassadorship: Act as the face of AbbVie, ensuring comprehensive representation of our corporate interests.
  • Project Management: Manage strategic projects that elevate AbbVie's footprint in Ireland, prioritised by senior leadership.
  • Communication Strategy: Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that promote AbbVie's brand.
  • Patient Advocacy: Strengthen relationships with advocacy groups, integrating patient insights into our policies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, advocating for AbbVie’s interests.

Qualifications


What We’re Looking For:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, Communications, Public Affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience: At least 10 years in external engagement, corporate strategy, or public affairs, especially in the pharma sector.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and inspiring collaboration.
  • Regulatory Acumen: Familiarity with navigating Ireland's regulatory and healthcare landscapes.
  • Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with government, industry, and community leaders.
  • Strategic Vision: Strong strategic thinking skills to align corporate goals within a matrix organisation.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.


Why AbbVie?

Joining AbbVie means being part of an innovative and people-focused biopharmaceutical company where your skills and ideas can truly make a difference. If you're ready to lead the charge in shaping our external engagement in Ireland, apply today and help make possibilities real!


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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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