Associate Brand Manager - Emirati Talent

AbbVie; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to drive innovative marketing strategies that enhance patient impact across multiple therapeutic areas. This role involves strategic brand management, execution of marketing initiatives, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with global objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in biotech or pharmaceuticals, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant difference in healthcare and enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in marketing within biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong digital marketing knowledge with strategic execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand strategies across therapeutic indications.
• Lead marketing campaigns and ensure brand consistency across markets.

Skills

Strategic Marketing

Digital Marketing

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

KPI Tracking

Financial Planning

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Graphics Software

Job description

Company Description

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

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:
The Brand Manager will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple therapeutic indications. This role is instrumental in ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s global and regional strategies, driving portfolio growth, and maximizing patient impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Brand Management:
   • Develop and implement brand strategies that align with the overarching portfolio objectives.
   • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
   • Collaborate with the TA strategic lead to localize and execute global marketing initiatives.
2. Marketing Execution:
   • Lead the development of marketing campaigns, materials, and tactics.
   • Ensure brand consistency across indications while addressing unique market dynamics and patient needs.
   • Drive the execution of key initiatives, in coordination with cross-functional teams.
   • Build marketing materials and CLM content, such as integrated safety analysis.
   • Develop and execute end-to-end digital marketing campaigns for the brands, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and driving business growth.
   • Drive excellence in peer-to-peer initiatives by tailoring content to meet diverse stakeholder needs and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory guidelines.
   • Work closely with the Market Access and Customer Excellence teams to develop value proposition marketing materials.
3. Performance Management:
   • Track brand performance against defined KPIs and propose corrective actions as needed.
   • Collaborate with the Business Unit Managers to prepare long-range plans (LRP) and forecasts.
   • Analyze the impact of marketing activities and adjust strategies to optimize results.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and payers.
   • Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams and ensure alignment across departments.
5. Team Collaboration:
   • Work closely with other brand managers to support other distributor markets.

Qualifications

In compliance with local employment requirements & regulations. This position is open to Emarati nationals only.

• 2-4 Years of Relevant experience with proven track record of success in a marketing position within biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid knowledge of strategic and tactical marketing principles and techniques including digital knowledge.
• Ability to translate strategies into actionable and realistic marketing tactics.
• Excellent working knowledge of Iraq healthcare environment and evolving landscape.
• Experience working in collaboration with cross-functional teams and ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Governance models to track agreed-upon KPIs and achieve the desired ROI.
• Excellent knowledge of computer-based programs including spreadsheets and graphics.
• Good knowledge of finance principles and processes is desirable, financial planning including sales and promotional budget forecasting, tracking and reporting.
• English language proficiency verbally and in writing.

Adhere to the COBC and FCPA and local laws Pharmacy Syndicate and other authorities.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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