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At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics 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/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job DescriptionThe Public Affairs and Communication Head position serves as the core member of Allergan Aesthetics China leadership team, acting as trusted strategic communications business partner to China GM, China Leadership team and key local stakeholders, while supporting APAC&MEA public affairs and communications strategies aligned with global international communications direction. This role owns all communications planning, strategic design and execution, bridging global, regional and local priorities to drive consistent messaging alignment.
40% APAC MEA Public Affairs & Communications Lead regional communications and public affairs strategies that support business priorities, executive visibility, organizational engagement and reputation across APAC MEA.
- Develop integrated communications plans aligned with Area business priorities and international communications direction.
- Serve as strategic communications advisor to the Area Vice President and Area Leadership Team, shaping leadership narratives, executive messaging and employee-facing communications.
- Lead major regional communications platforms, including area townhalls, leadership communications, employee engagement channels and organizational updates.
- Drive communication planning and storytelling around business momentum, portfolio initiatives, launches, affiliate best practices, organizational changes and strategic priorities.
- Partner with International Communications, affiliate communications teams and relevant regional stakeholders to ensure message alignment, communications effectiveness and best-practice sharing across markets.
- Lead regional issues and crisis communications within the Area communications scope, including communications strategy, reactive statements, Q&A development, stakeholder messaging and escalation support for sensitive business matters.
60% China Communications Serve as communications business partner to the China General Manager, China Leadership Team and key China stakeholders, supporting both Allergan Aesthetics China priorities and relevant AbbVie China enterprise initiatives.
- Lead internal communications supporting China business priorities, leadership visibility, organizational alignment and employee engagement.
- Provide strategic communications support to the China General Manager, China Leadership Team and key business functions, including leadership messaging, organizational communications and communication planning for priority initiatives.
- Support major business milestones, launches, key events, thought leadership opportunities and corporate reputation-building activities within the communications scope.
- Manage communications support for selected social and digital platforms within the China communications scope, including relevant company-owned channels such as WeChat/official account communications where applicable.
- Collaborate with AbbVie China Corporate Affairs, HR and Therapeutics teams on shared enterprise initiatives, ensuring aligned messaging and effective employee engagement across programs such as China Partnering Day, Global Executive Townhall, Workplace of Possibilities (WOP) and Great Place to Work (GPTW).
- Support HR-led culture, EVP and employee engagement initiatives through communications strategy, content development and activation support, while HR or the relevant function remains the business owner.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in Communications, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Business Operations, PMO or related disciplines.
- Proven experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in a regional or matrixed environment.
- Strong executive communications, strategic storytelling, stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional and multi-market initiatives with strong execution discipline.
- Healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical aesthetics, medical device or related industry experience preferred.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- 15+ years of experience in Communications, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Business Operations, PMO or related disciplines
- Proven experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in a regional or matrixed environment
- Strong executive communications, strategic storytelling, stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional and multi-market initiatives with strong execution discipline
- Healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical aesthetics, or medical device industry experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
