Senior Brand Manager, Oncology (Hematology)

AbbVie; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work culture

Professional development

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase

Wellness spending account

Health insurance

Retirement savings

On-site cafeteria

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AbbVie in Montreal (Saint-Laurent) seeks an experienced Senior Brand Manager to lead marketing and commercial activities within the oncology portfolio. You will guide cross-functional teams to execute the annual Integrated Brand plan and drive strategies based on market insights.

The role reports to the Business Unit Head, Hematology, and offers a hybrid work model with 3 fixed office days and 2 flexible days. Strong marketing experience in biotech/pharma is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Science or related field is required.
• Marketing experience within biotech/pharmaceutical industry: minimum four years.
• Hematology experience preferred.
• Experience with digital/virtual programs deployment is an asset.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and execute with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and successfully implement the annual cross-functional Integrated Brand plan.
• Develop strategies to accelerate business performance based on market insights and opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and measure tactics aligned to marketing plan strategies.
• Manage and strategically spend the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget.
• Support monthly and annual financial processes.
• Communicate strategic goals, positioning, messaging and tactics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to cross-functional brand team and working groups to optimize initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders including Global/Area business reviews.
• Analyze market issues and opportunities and communicate findings to senior management.
• Support planning and coordination of national sales and cycle meetings.
• Collaborate with external vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tech savvy

Travel readiness

Driver's license & passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About AbbVie

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

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

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Our Great Place to Work® Certification highlights our dedication to cultivating a high-trust, and inclusive culture for all.

At AbbVie, you won't just have a job, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock a bright future, because we're not just a workplace; we're a world of possibilities.

What’s In It for You?

• Innovative work culture
• Professional development
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, and volunteer days
• Employee stock purchase
• Wellness spending account
• Flexible health insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• On-site cafeteria offering subsidized meals
• Hybrid work model – 3 fixed office days and 2 flexible days

The team is looking for a talented and experienced individual to lead the marketing and commercial activities within our oncology portfolio. Through innovative tactics and a team-oriented approach, the Senior Brand Manager will play a pivotal role within the marketing team. This position is based in Montreal (Saint-Laurent) and reports to the Business Unit Head, Hematology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and successfully implement the annual cross-functional Integrated Brand plan.
• Develop strategies to accelerate business performance based on market insights and identified challenges & opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and measure tactics aligned to strategies identified in the marketing plan.
• Managing and strategically spending the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget.
• Support in the monthly and annual financial processes.
• Communicating strategic goals, positioning, messaging and tactical plans to internal customers, field sales force and external agencies.
• Contribute to cross-functional brand team and working groups in order to optimize initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the different stakeholders including Global/Area business reviews.
• Analyze market issues and opportunities and communicate findings to brand team and to senior management.
• Support the Brand Team in the planning and coordination of the national sales meeting and cycle meetings.
• Work collaboratively with external vendors.

Qualifications

Education/Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Science or related field is required.
• Relevant marketing experience with a proven track record within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry:
  • Marketing experience within a relevant therapeutic area is a strength (minimum four years).
  • Hematology experience preferred.
  • Experience with digital/virtual programs deployment is an asset.
• Ability to think and plan strategically (work plans, activities, timelines, targeting) and operating with execution excellence.

Essential skills and abilities

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).
• Travel required about 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Key leadership competencies

• Drive & communicate vision and strategy.
• Excel in marketing by translating a very precise positioning into marketing tactics and sales force execution.
• Contribute to the brand team as an effective and genuine team player.
• Prioritize decisions and activities to ensure efficient use of resources and address critical issues impacting the brand.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the different stakeholders; adapt key messages to the audience.
• Drive and Manage Projects.
• Propose new and innovative marketing solutions.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced amount of knowledge of English / Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Brand Manager including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

• English speaking employees outside the province of Quebec.
• English speaking clients outside the province of Quebec.
• Anglophone region outside the province of Quebec.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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