Associate Director, Pipeline Commercial Strategy

AbbVie; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director to develop strategic marketing direction for the Eye Care pipeline, primarily in retina therapeutics. This role will support PCS Eye Care BU needs through collaboration with key stakeholders in strategic portfolio planning and asset strategy development.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, proven marketing experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. A comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and medical insurance, will be offered.

Qualifications

• Proven marketing experience with proficiency in various marketing skills.
• Previous cross-franchise/cross-channel marketing experience preferred.
• Strong project management abilities and critical work-tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic & project level support to PCS Director.
• Understand market, key segment value drivers, and growth opportunities.
• Drive optimal go-to-market analysis based on competitive insights.
• Manage indication prioritization and geostrategy implications.
• Co-create early brand plans and crystallize strategic insights.
• Collaborate across multiple program projects with strong results.
• Drive data generation for target product labels and claims.
• Partner with Global Medical Affairs for insights development.

Skills

Marketing experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaborative nature

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Developing strategic marketing direction of key assets in AbbVie’s Eye Care pipeline, primarily in the retina therapeutic area space. The Associate Director will play an integral role in helping to shape & progress the commercial portfolio priorities that support the long‑term growth objectives for the Eye Care franchise. The role supports PCS Eye Care BU needs via close collaboration with a matrixed list of stakeholders involved in cross‑functional strategic portfolio planning & pipeline asset strategy development. The Associate Director will report to the Eye Care Pipeline Commercial Strategy Director and will be preferably based in AbbVie’s offices in Lake County, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic & project level support to PCS Director by helping to communicate vision and overall strategy to all related stakeholder groups - gaining insights, commitment and support to guide portfolio prioritization & asset strategy
• Understand retina market, key segment value drivers, growth opportunities, target product profiles, product positioning and revenue potential for multiple assets/indications within the eye care franchise in order to provide winning portfolio value proposition plans & strong P&L/investment decision‑making support
• Drive optimal go‑to‑market analysis for major global markets based on emerging landscape & competitive insights that can refine portfolio optimization to outperform the competition
• Manage indication prioritization & geostrategy implications for later stage assets within eye care BU in partnership with R&D teams, US & Intl commercial marketing & payer teams, including Area & Affiliates to ensure aligned best‑in‑class global launch preparation
• Co‑creation of early brand plans; crystalizing commercial & strategic insights by synthesizing product, brand, customer, consumer, and competitive information into the development of global asset plans, including strategic positioning and early launch planning
• Strong collaborator & driver of results across multiple program projects including Market Research insights generation, KOL engagement & AOP consulting management, Governance preparation, Geostrategy & associated budget management responsibilities
• Drives data generation in order to satisfy Global requirements for target product labels and target product claims
• Partner with Global Medical Affairs to help develop physician & patient insights that inform overall scientific platform narrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proven marketing experience with increased proficiency in all marketing skills.
• Previous cross‑franchise/cross‑channel marketing experience preferred.
• Collaborative nature and ability to influence and guide cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Inquisitive, strong analytical skills, including the ability to infer and apply learnings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and follow‑through on execution.
• Strong project management abilities and critical work‑tool experience.

Compensation & Benefits

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long‑term incentive programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.