Associate Director, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

10h•$141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

This position supports the development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics at the International, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level. The role involves heavy collaboration within a matrixed team, including market access, medical affairs, finance, regulatory, legal, supply operations, health economics, clinical development, R&D, public affairs, medical and regulatory review, patient relations, business insights, OEC, and sales training.

Requirements

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong leadership competencies, specifically in terms of influence management, effectively gaining consensus for new approaches, leading through ambiguity and effectively handling multiple partners
Strong business writing and oral communication skills with experience in presentation development are required
Outstanding social skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and influence skills
Strong attention to detail - ensures accuracy of communications
Skilled at planning, project management, time management, communicating, decision-making, organizational relations
Achieve results through people (matrix organization)
Ability to engage with and motivate Area and Affiliate Brand Team leaders
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products
Experience and proven track record in Onco-hematology.
Multiple experiences within commercial pharmaceutical roles (Brand, Market Access, Sales, BD, NPD)
Understanding of attributes of other functional areas and impact of relevant decisions
Knowledge of marketing concepts within strategic planning process
Experience and ability to demonstrate financial planning and analysis skills
Experience in product launches on an International level

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise in interpersonal change management & culture change strongly preferred
3-5 years of oncology experience is desired

Responsibilities

Leads cross functional team and International affiliates to generate effective brand strategies and competitive readiness plans that deliver business results
Identifies, analyzes, and translates product, brand, customer, patient, and relevant information to frame and solve business problems and build effective marketing plans
Effectively directs research team efforts in primary research projects and understands the healthcare business environment including familiarity with International markets and payers, distribution channels, and pricing strategies
Analyzes financial and market results to optimize business plans; ability to assist in the development of financial plans (Annual plans and LRP)
Monitors and leads International marketing programs and activities within budgeted constraints while understanding the fundamental aspects of financial performance
Develops and articulates effective marketing strategies that provide impact, are executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially supported for areas of responsibility (product/indication/channel)
Demonstrates ability to segment a market, select optimal target audiences and position effectively for the target segment
Continually evaluates and applies knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics
Effectively leads projects to deliver high-quality work product in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and commitments
Ensures that regulatory and compliance guidelines are followed