Communications & Patient Relations Specialist

About the role

AbbVie is looking for a Communications & Patient Relations Specialist in Bratislava. The role leads the development, execution, measurement and continuous improvement of integrated communications campaigns that raise disease awareness, and acts as a senior communications advisor to Brand teams while building engagement with patient advocacy groups.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, run and measure integrated communications campaigns and own the production of internal and external materials such as employee communications, newsletters, Town Halls, press releases and digital and social media content.
• Oversee external PR agency deliverables where applicable and advise Brand teams on communication needs and tactics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic plans for AbbVie brands and products and lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of communication activities.
• Build engagement with patient advocacy groups, develop patient advocacy strategies and action plans with objectives, timelines, budgets and success measures.
• Manage budgets, sponsorships and support for patient groups in line with legal and policy requirements.
• Translate patients' needs and experiences into actionable recommendations and act as a source of patient insights internally.
• Strengthen AbbVie's reputation through trusted partnerships with external stakeholders.

Required profile

• University degree in Journalism, PR, Public Affairs or a related field.
• 5 years in communications or a related field, with excellent writing, editing, campaign execution and project/event management skills.
• Excellent Slovak written and spoken skills and fluency in English.
• Experience managing communications campaigns and social media accounts.
• Experience in a PR agency or the healthcare sector, and with patient associations or NGOs, is an asset.

Required skills

• Writing, editing and producing online and print communications materials.
• Turning scientific and business information into consumer- and media-friendly language.
• High empathy, emotional intelligence, negotiation and critical thinking skills.
• Collaboration with many stakeholders and handling tight deadlines.