Brand Manager

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Brand Manager coordinates Supply Chain brand operations, contributing to strategic plans and compliance while supporting higher-level roles. The position drives brand program projects, leads negotiations, creates brand plans, and manages lifecycle transitions that affect financial results. It works closely with Commercial and cross-functional partners to align brand strategies and provide consistent Operations support.

The role leads discussions about brand impacts in S&OP sessions and monitors alignment between demand forecasts and supply capabilities. It develops contingency plans to support continuity of supply and KPI achievement, and creates brand supply and financial plans aligned with strategic imperatives. The Brand Manager contributes to long-range planning and detailed budget planning while managing inventory.

The Brand Manager independently manages significant lifecycle transitions, creates change plans and supply chain assessments, and coordinates with Industrialization on the brand implications of new drug introductions. The role also collaborates with Clinical Drug Supply Management to align brand strategies with clinical operational needs and readiness, reviews and communicates forecasts and tactical details, optimizes production strategies, and works with PPDST and Asset Strategy Teams to use data insights and align brand strategies with asset developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; a STEM or similar area is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Ability to manage teams, communicate strategically, and manage projects.
• Required manufacturing or other pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics and ability to tell a story through data.

Nice To Haves

• Operations experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or regulated life sciences business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aspects of Supply Chain brand operations, contributing to strategic plans and compliance.
• Drive brand program projects, lead negotiations, and create brand plans.
• Manage lifecycle transitions that impact financial results and align strategies with lifecycle stages.
• Work with the Commercial team to align brand strategies and provide consistent Operations support.
• Lead discussions on brand impacts in S&OP sessions with cross-functional partners, including ME&C, Planning, Finance, and Commercial.
• Monitor alignment of demand forecasts with supply capabilities and develop contingency plans to support continuity of supply and KPI achievement.
• Create brand supply and financial plans aligned with strategic imperatives, contribute to long-range and detailed budget planning, and manage inventory.
• Create change plans and supply chain assessments for lifecycle programs.
• Coordinate with the Industrialization team on brand implications of new drug introductions and integrate insights into brand strategies and operational plans.
• Align brand strategies with clinical operational needs in collaboration with Clinical Drug Supply Management, ensuring readiness and resource availability.
• Review and communicate forecasts and tactical details, and optimize production strategies.
• Coordinate with PPDST and Asset Strategy Teams to leverage data insights and align brand strategies with asset developments.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

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