Senior Manager, Analytics & Market Research

AbbVie; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Manager in the Market Access & Patient Services Insights group to independently lead analytics and market research shaping U.S. Immunology brand strategy.

Identify payer opportunities, assess risk, and deliver actionable recommendations to advance patient access and provider reimbursement, with emphasis on medical benefit landscape, buy-and-bill dynamics, and ASP-driven pricing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and present insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Analytics, Health Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare analytics, market access, or a closely related role.
• Direct industry experience across payer, manufacturer, consulting, or vendor environments supporting pharma/healthcare clients.
• Proficiency in analytic tools (SQL, Python, R, Dataiku, or equivalent) and data visualization platforms (Power BI).
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and deliver strategic insights.
• Superior communication skills — able to distill complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics across utilization management, medical policy, pricing, and competitive launch assessment.
• Apply modeling, data science, and visualization tools to surface actionable business insights.
• Develop contracting strategies grounded in quantitative analysis of specialty pharmacies, PBMs, GPOs, health plans, and medical benefit access dynamics.
• Analyze reimbursement and access trends spanning buy-and-bill, ASP, site of care, and provider-administered therapies.
• Mine healthcare and operational datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved access and execution.
• Design and execute market research initiatives assessing payer dynamics, access barriers, and competitive positioning.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, strategy-ready insights.
• Track competitive launches and evolving healthcare policy through rigorous research methodologies.
• Inform medical benefit access, provider-administered therapy, and reimbursement strategy through targeted insights development.
• Present analytics and research findings to senior leadership; influence high-impact, cross-functional decisions.
• Mentor junior team members in analytics and market research capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with market access, field teams, analytics partners, and external stakeholders to convert insights into action.
• Champion an innovative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data storytelling

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Analytics, Health Economics, or a related field

6+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare analytics, market access, or a closely related role

Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, MPH, or equivalent)

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Dataiku

Power BI

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

The Analytics and Performance Excellence (APEX) team is an industry-recognized center of research excellence and strategic vision. We function as in-house strategic counsel — translating advanced analytics into business decisions and patient impact. We invest in diverse talent, cultivate new capabilities, and foster an inclusive culture where the best ideas win.

Role Summary

As Senior Manager within the Market Access & Patient Services Insights group, you will independently lead analytics and market research initiatives that shape U.S. Immunology brand strategy. You will identify payer opportunities, assess risk scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations that advance patient access and provider reimbursement — with a particular emphasis on the medical benefit landscape, buy-and-bill dynamics, and ASP-driven pricing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics & Data Science

• Lead advanced analytics across utilization management, medical policy, pricing, and competitive launch assessment.
• Apply modeling, data science, and visualization tools to surface actionable business insights.
• Develop contracting strategies grounded in quantitative analysis of specialty pharmacies, PBMs, GPOs, health plans, and medical benefit access dynamics.
• Analyze reimbursement and access trends spanning buy-and-bill, ASP, site of care, and provider-administered therapies.
• Mine healthcare and operational datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved access and execution.

Market Research

• Design and execute market research initiatives assessing payer dynamics, access barriers, and competitive positioning.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, strategy-ready insights.
• Track competitive launches and evolving healthcare policy through rigorous research methodologies.
• Inform medical benefit access, provider-administered therapy, and reimbursement strategy through targeted insights development.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Present analytics and research findings to senior leadership; influence high-impact, cross-functional decisions.
• Mentor junior team members in analytics and market research capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with market access, field teams, analytics partners, and external stakeholders to convert insights into action.
• Champion an innovative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Analytics, Health Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive, hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare analytics, market access, or a closely related role.
• Direct industry experience across payer, manufacturer, consulting, or vendor environments supporting pharma/healthcare clients.
• Proficiency in one or more analytic tools (SQL, Python, R, Dataiku, or equivalent) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and deliver strategic insights in fast‑paced, cross‑functional settings.
• Superior communication skills — able to distill complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences.
• Working knowledge of medical benefit access, reimbursement dynamics, and provider‑administered therapy models.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, MPH, or equivalent).
• In‑depth U.S. market access experience: value/contracting strategy, reimbursement policy analytics, or access barrier assessment.
• Hands‑on experience with syndicated pharma data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony Health, DRG, MMIT).
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, machine learning, or predictive analytics methodologies.
• Exposure to infusion provider operations, onboarding processes, or related operational data is a welcome plus.

Additional Information

• 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.

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