Head of Gastroenterology Pipeline Commercialization Strategy

PowerToFly; Illinois; On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Head of Gastro, PCS to drive end-to-end Gastro pipeline commercialization strategy from early development through affiliate handoff. Based in Lake County, IL, the role partners with R&D, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial groups to shape long-term growth and market leadership for the Gastro portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in pharma marketing/medical affairs, a strong strategic mindset, and proven leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pharma, biotech experience required.
• Track record of strategic leadership.
• 10+ years of experience with successful track record in pharma marketing and/or medical affairs.
• Robust understanding of the drug development process, lifecycle management and commercialization of therapeutics.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with planning, coordination, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Immunology long-term Gastro plan in partnership with Immunology PCS leadership.
• Shape enterprise-wide Gastro strategy across PCS and forecast value and risks for Phase 1–3.
• Provide strategic commercial perspectives for external BD opportunities.
• Build relationships with Gastro external experts to strengthen asset value.
• Lead cross-functional engagement with R&D, Regulatory, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Finance, and Affiliates.
• Ensure end-to-end stewardship of Gastro pipeline across Phase 1–3 and launch handoff.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Pharma Marketing

Medical Affairs

Cross-functional Leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced 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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Pipeline Commercialization Strategy (PCS) organization leads the development of the strategic direction of AbbVie’s pipeline, disease area strategies and external innovation strategies.

The Head of Gastro, PCS is responsible for driving and enhancing how PCS delivers against its remit of increasing the value of the pipeline portfolio and preparing the late-stage pipeline for launch and affiliate transitions. The Head of Gastro is responsible for end-to-end stewardship of Gastro pipeline commercialization strategy, including driving strategy development for Gastro pipeline assets from early-stage (Phase 1–3) and leading the transition to affiliates for launch. This role reports to the Vice President, PCS, Immunology and is based in Lake County, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Immunology long-term strategic Gastro plan in close partnership with Immunology PCS leadership, ensure optimized and consistent approaches across PCS, and shape an enterprise-wide vision for long-term Gastro pipeline growth and market leadership.


• Drive a strong commercial lens to shaping of strategic direction for the Gastro pipeline portfolio — including identifying unmet needs, evaluating competitive landscape dynamics, defining target patient segments, forecasting scenario value, and proactively defining risks and opportunities for the Gastro portfolio strategy from Phase 1–3.


• Provide strategic commercial perspectives for external business development (BD) opportunities to expand the Gastro pipeline.


• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including Gastro external experts and leverage expertise/insights to strengthen the value proposition of Gastro pipeline assets.


• Leads cross-functional engagement, partnering with R&D, Regulatory, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Finance, and Affiliates (US and IMCO) to shape and align Gastro pipeline strategy.


• Ensure end-to-end stewardship of Gastro pipeline commercialization across all development phases (Phase 1–3), guaranteeing seamless transition of strategy from development to launch and affiliate handoff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required


• Pharma, biotech experience required


• Track record of strategic leadership


• 10+ years of experience with successful track record in pharma marketing and/or medical affairs required


• Robust understanding of the drug development process, lifecycle management and commercialization of therapeutics


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively, including possessing a high degree of planning, coordination, project management skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve


• Strong strategic skills and ability to drive innovative approaches to optimize business impact


• Strong financial acumen with a good understanding of P\&L drivers and the ability to develop appropriate SG\&A investment and top-line sales forecasts that generate long-term value


• Clarity in communication – expert in producing crisp and compelling presentations for governance discussions that are executive ready


• Impeccable integrity, work ethic and commitment

Preferred:

• Advanced degree


• Prior experience in Affiliate marketing leadership role


• Experience in Immunology


• Experience in Gastro

Additional Information

• 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.

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