Director, Marketing - Multiple Myeloma

AbbVie; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) for eligible employees

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Marketing Director based in Mettawa, Illinois to lead U.S. launch readiness for a new asset in Multiple Myeloma. You will manage a cross-functional launch team, establish effective strategies, and drive initiatives to ensure the success of the product.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, preferably with launch experience in oncology. This position offers a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, with launch experience.
• Experience in Multiple Myeloma strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop and execute marketing and brand strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. launch readiness for a new asset for Multiple Myeloma.
• Align and lead overarching strategy for launch.
• Partner with Sales, Medical, Market Access to execute initiatives.

Skills

Pharmaceutical or biotech marketing

Strategic problem-solving

Leadership and people management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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, neuroscience, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

The Marketing Director will lead U.S. launch readiness for a new asset for Multiple Myeloma. This role will manage people and, collectively, the team will establish a cross‑functional launch team, lead strategy, positioning, messaging, go‑to‑market, and tactical planning to ensure launch success.

The candidate should work effectively in a dynamic organization and deliver high‑quality work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. Additionally, the candidate will build and maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional and co‑promotion partners to move priorities forward in a thoughtful, collaborative, and timely way. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing leader who wants to build a strong team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Align and lead the charge on setting overarching strategy for launch.
• Lead through ambiguity and scenario planning to support various timelines for launch.
• Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability.
• Synthesize market research and performance analytics to inform ongoing strategy and innovation.
• Partner with Sales, Medical, Market Access, and cross‑functional stakeholders to execute highly integrated launch and promotional initiatives.
• Maintain focus on and consistently triangulate market dynamics, stakeholder needs, and business priorities to determine best course of action.
• Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and develop direct, indirect, and cross‑functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, or relevant industry marketing roles; launch experience required.
• Experience in Multiple Myeloma strongly preferred.
• Strong independent drive and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working at a fast pace and adapting in a dynamic, matrixed organization and through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams and working cross‑functionally.
• Ability to develop and execute marketing and brand strategies for products.
• Strong understanding of the relevant industry landscape, including trends, competition, and customer needs.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance, and promotional guidelines.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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