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Communications & Patient Relations Specialist

AbbVie abbvie.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026
Hybrid Bratislava Full-time Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at AbbVie. Bratislava · full-time.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications
SeniorityMid-level
LocationBratislava
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 6d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build and assess integrated campaigns that increase disease awareness, then refine them based on results
  • Create employee updates, newsletters, Town Halls, press releases and other online or print communications
  • Advise brand teams on audience-specific communications and coordinate work across internal teams and outside partners
  • Plan patient-group engagement, turning patient experiences into recommendations for relevant colleagues
  • Set patient advocacy goals and timelines, oversee related budgets and sponsorships, and check policy compliance

What you bring

  • A university degree in journalism, public relations, public affairs or a related area
  • At least five years in communications or a related field, with strong writing, editing and campaign delivery skills
  • Excellent Slovak communication and fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience managing communications campaigns and social media accounts

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who can balance campaign delivery with patient-group engagement and work across multiple stakeholders. You’ll need to work from Bratislava in a hybrid arrangement.

From the employer

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

  • Lead the development, execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of integrated communications campaigns to raise disease awareness and deliver measurable results.
  • Own the development and production of high-quality internal and external communications materials, including employee communications, newsletters and Town Halls, press releases, and integrated communications campaigns across digital and social media channels.
  • Oversee external PR agency deliverables where applicable.
  • Serve as a senior communications advisor to Brand teams by proactively identifying external and internal communication needs and recommending strategic, audience-appropriate tactics.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities, drive progress, and deliver key objectives and milestones.
  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans for AbbVie brands and products, and lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned communication activities.
  • Lead the development of clear and impactful engagement with patient advocacy groups, coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s strategic priorities and applicable policies.
  • Develop and implement patient advocacy strategies and action plans, including defined objectives, timelines, budgets, stakeholder responsibilities, and measures of success.
  • Manage budgets, sponsorships, and other forms of support provided to patient groups, ensuring compliance with legal and other regulations, and policies.
  • Translate patients’ needs, experience, and challenges related to their diseases into actionable recommendations, communicate them to appropriate stakeholders, and serve as a trusted source of patient insights for relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and strengthen AbbVie’s reputation among external stakeholders through trusted, innovative and creative partnerships that lead to remarkable impact on patients’ lives.
  • University degree in Journalism, PR, Public Affairs, or a related area,
  • 5 years in Communications or a related field, with excellent skills in writing, editing, integrated campaign execution, and project/event management.
  • Excellent Slovak written and verbal communication skills,
  • Fluency in English both written and verbal,
  • Experience in managing communications campaigns and social media accounts,
  • Knowledge of writing, editing, designing, and producing external and internal, online and print communications materials,
  • Ability to work scientific and business information into consumer- and media-friendly language,
  • Experience in a public relations agency or the healthcare sector, as well as experience working with Patient Associations and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), would be an asset.
  • High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence,
  • Strong negotiation skills and critical-thinking abilities,
  • Experience collaborating effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders,
  • Experience working with tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks.

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.

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