when asked what else makes his team truly unique, kayali says, “abbvie is a great place to work in immunology because it is a place where the best minds collaborate closely with the immunology community, ensuring that our scientific innovations are addressing today’s unmet needs while anticipating what the future may bring.”
a person-first approach to working with the community
according to evelyn ohashi, senior community relations manager, working in a cross functional team at abbvie allows colleagues to learn from each other and build on each other’s strengths, with the goal of making a more meaningful impact on people’s lives. her role focuses on understanding the journey of people living with an autoimmune condition, identifying where there are challenges that need to be addressed and helping to navigate access to vital therapies.
evelyn ohashi, senior community relations manager. supplied
“what i love about working at abbvie is the fact that we have this unique role in community relations, focused on the person and understanding their reality. at the end of the day, we’re all working towards the common goal of helping people throughout their experience,” says ohashi.
“it is a great privilege to work closely with people living with autoimmune diseases. we regularly seek out their feedback to learn more and use their insights as the foundation of everything we do,” adds ohashi. “we co-create materials and programs alongside those with lived experience, to help others living the same reality, to ensure we always have what’s important to them in clear view.”