Director, AI Enterprise Communications

Responsibilities

• Execute the enterprise AI communications strategy for AbbVie, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and business objectives and evolving the strategy in the future as appropriate.
• Partner with the Head of Executive Communications and senior leaders to craft messaging, presentations, talking points, remarks, internal and external announcements and thought leadership related to AI strategy and transformation.
• Drive internal and external communications efforts regarding AbbVie's AI enterprise strategy including thought leadership, media and other strategic engagements.
• Translate complex AI, data and digital topics into clear, audience-appropriate content for employees, leaders and external stakeholders.
• Shape narrative frameworks that articulate AbbVie's approach to digital innovation, responsible AI, governance and business impact.
• Support executive visibility opportunities by preparing leaders for town halls, leadership meetings, employee events, media engagements and other strategic moments tied to AI.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with partners across BTS, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance, HR and business teams to ensure communications are accurate, coordinated and timely.
• Lead development of proactive communication plans for major AI milestones, launches, announcements and change management efforts.
• Identify opportunities to elevate employee understanding of the enterprise AI strategy through storytelling, campaigns and channel planning.
• Advise stakeholders on messaging best practices related to emerging technologies and responsible communications.
• Monitor the evolving AI landscape and bring forward insights that can inform communications strategy and executive messaging.
• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Senior-level experience (10+ years) in strategic communications, executive communications, corporate communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and developing communications for high-visibility, business-critical initiatives.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex, technical or rapidly-evolving topics into clear and compelling messaging.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation development and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working across a global organization and building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate with agility and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with an eye for both big-picture narrative and detail-level execution.
• Background in healthcare, biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of executive positioning and thought leadership development.
• Experience leading enterprise communications or change-management efforts tied to new capabilities, tools or ways of working.
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

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Additional Information

Purpose The Director, AI Enterprise Communications will lead strategic communications for AbbVie's artificial intelligence initiatives, shaping how the company tells its AI story internally and externally. This role will partner closely with executives and senior leaders across Corporate Affairs, BTS, Legal, HR and business functions to develop clear, compelling and responsible communications that advance understanding of AbbVie's AI strategy, priorities, capabilities and progress. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled communicator with strong project execution skills, sound judgment and the ability to translate complex technology concepts into accessible messaging for a range of audiences.

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