General Management, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

AbbVie Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced oncology marketing leader to drive global brand strategy and execution across multiple geographies. You will align promotional initiatives with AbbVie's strategic objectives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and optimize campaigns.

The role requires a proven track record as a Marketing Director or senior marketer in pharma, with oncology launches and global/affiliate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum ten years of progressive pharma/biotech experience with 5 years in oncology marketing.
• Experience with multiple myeloma, colorectal, lung or ovarian cancer is highly desirable.
• Proven track record developing product marketing strategies and leading launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning and Strategy for assets and therapeutic areas.
• Create and guide high-impact promotional materials aligned with strategy.
• Build collaborations across creative, medical/regulatory, commercial and international teams.
• Communicate product vision and ensure governance of promotional material development.
• Evaluate tactics for impact, share and expense efficiency.
• Foster trust, inclusivity and high-performance within the team.
• Develop talent through coaching, training and career pathways.
• Influence strategic decisions through senior cross-functional governance.

Skills

Oncology marketing

Global roles

Launch experience

Specialty marketing

Leadership in marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

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 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

There is no better time to be part of AbbVie’s Oncology International Marketing team, the successful candidate will be involved in launching a first in class oncology product in an area of high unmet need across multiple geographies worldwide, not to mention additional upcoming oncology launches.

The successful candidate will drive and lead the development and execution of AbbVie’s oncology global brand strategies at the global, area, affiliate (country) level for the assigned therapeutic area/brand or indications. They will also champion cross-functional initiatives to ensure that marketing strategies are actionable, effectively communicated and clinically validated across all of AbbVie’s international market.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning and Strategy:Direct financial planning and lifecycle management for assets, and spearhead Therapeutic Area strategies to optimize market performance.
• Create Impactful Promotional Materials:Guide the production of high-impact promotional materials that align with and propel strategic objectives.
• Build Collaborative Relationships:Foster and maintain dynamic collaborations with teams across creative services, medical/regulatory, commercial analysis, product planning, operations, Managed Health Care, and international brand teams to enhance information flow and support strategic initiatives.
• Communicate Vision and Strategies:Inspire the marketing team with a clear articulation of product vision and strategies and ensure the effective oversight of promotional material development and implementation.
• Evaluate and Optimize Tactics:Continuously assess promotional tactics for effectiveness (impact/share) and efficiency (expense management), leveraging insights to refine and drive campaigns forward.
• Cultivate a Trustworthy Environment:Forge a productive work environment characterized by trust and mutual respect within the franchise.
• Develop and Empower High-Performance Teams:Build, mentor, and empower high-performance teams by promoting an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, fosters team engagement, and encourages innovation.
• Exhibit Inclusive Leadership:Demonstrate leadership that embraces diversity and inclusion, leveraging the unique strengths of each team member to drive collective success.
• Develop Talent:Identify and nurture talent within the team by providing coaching, training opportunities, and career development pathways to enhance skills and prepare individuals for future leadership roles.
• Influence Strategic Decisions:Impact strategic priorities through influential participation in senior cross-functional governance.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Industry Experience

• At least ten years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with 5 years of Oncology marketing experience.
• Multiple Myeloma cancer experience highly desired, with additional interest in candidates with colorectal, lung cancer, ovarian cancer experience.

Marketing Expertise

• Proven track record in developing product marketing strategies and positions, with prior experience as a Marketing Director in a highly competitive market.
• Specialty marketing experience is preferred.
• Experience in global roles as well as affiliate level roles
• Previous launch experience is preferred

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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