Senior Director, U.S. Campaigns and Strategic Alliances, Government Affairs

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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 The Senior Director, U.S. Policy Campaigns and Strategic Alliances will develop and execute strategic public policy campaigns aimed at supporting enterprise strategies to address threats to the innovation model. This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional communication skills, a passion for shaping policy, and a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and advocacy to successfully shape the external environment. The leader will be dedicated to the Business Evolution Strategic Development (BESD) team and work with cross-functional partners to ensure campaign goals align with company goals and positions. They will be responsible for developing a compelling narrative that showcases the consequences of unfavorable public policy decisions. They will work to condition the environment to reject anti-innovation policy proposals and accept new, innovative solutions that improve the U.S. innovation model and patient access to our medicines. Responsibilities: Develop and execute the public policy campaign strategy aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement a narrative that is effective in garnering decision-makers support of our position and advances organizational objectives. Build and maintain relationships with trade associations, think tanks, advocacy organizations and other key partners to drive campaign success. Develop and oversee campaign strategies that effectively convey campaign goals and messages to target audiences. Utilize research, data analysis, and metrics to inform campaign strategies and measure success. Address challenges and obstacles within campaigns, applying creative solutions to keep initiatives on track. Oversee budget allocation and manage resources efficiently to maximize campaign impact. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in related field such as, Political Science, Public Policy or Communications required. Advanced degree preferred. Ten or more years of relevant experience in either the health care industry, government, political campaigns and/or other policy-focused role. Experience in issue advocacy campaigns including designing and leading coalitions and campaigns required. Strong understanding of local, state, and federal government processes and regulations. Proven experience in leading teams and directing public policy campaigns. Experience in digital, social and earned media strategies on policy issues that drive engagement and action. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A knack for creative storytelling and a desire to find innovative ways to engage policy audiences, regulators and partners. Well-honed political acumen and impeccable integrity while having the executive presence necessary to deal effectively with high-profile stakeholders such as company executives and a variety of external constituencies including governments and leadership of external organizations. Must work well in a team environment and enjoys working in a collegial, yet highly demanding culture. Flexible and resilient problem solver with the willingness to build broad-based consensus and manage sensitive situations. Domestic travel (25 percent) required. Location: This position will be based in AbbVie's DC office with a hybrid work model (on site 3 days/week). Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. Salary: $200,500 - $382,000 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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 only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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