Associate Director, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

AbbVie • Mettawa, IL

10h • $141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Brand Team Lead, Oncology, this position supports the development and execution of the marketing strategies and tactics at the Global, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level. The candidate will collaborate and engage with a matrixed team, which includes (but not limited to): 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.

This role requires a highly motivated, team-oriented individual who seeks to make a remarkable impact for patients with oncology, the most complex treatment landscape in oncology. This is a great opportunity to: strengthen Global launch experience in a competitive market; introduce the first biomarker therapy. Contribute further growth to an existing multi-blockbuster brand; and collaborate with a stellar team!

Requirements

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• This position requires 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).
• Achieve the respect of peers and management for their level of knowledge, insights, contribution, engagements and delivered results.
• Ability to engage with and motivate Area and Affiliate Brand Team leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years of oncology experience is desired.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
• Multiple experiences within commercial pharmaceutical roles (Brand, MHC, 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 a Global level.

Nice To Haves

• Proven expertise in interpersonal change management and culture change is strongly preferred.
• MBA desired.
• Advanced experience in Sales and Marketing is desired.
• Examples of impactful digital tactics are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for exceptional Global brand launch that includes a Companion Diagnostic in highly competitive therapeutic area.
• Collaborate and lead by example with cross functional and cross geographic teams to generate effective brand strategies and tactical plans to deliver business results.
• Identify, analyze and translate product, brand, customer, patient, and relevant information to frame and solve business problems and build effective marketing plans.
• Effectively direct research team efforts in primary research projects and understand the healthcare business environment including familiarity with global markets and payers, distribution channels, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and articulate effective marketing strategies and tactics that provide impact, are executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially supported for areas of responsibility (product/indication/channel).
• Demonstrate ability to segment a market, select optimal target audiences and position effectively for the target segment.
• Continually evaluate and apply knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics.
• Effectively lead projects to deliver high-quality work product in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Ensure that regulatory and compliance guidelines are followed.
• All these responsibilities will strongly contribute to a successful worldwide Launch.

Benefits

• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level