Sr. Manager, APEX - Field Planning & Analytics, Immunology

AbbVie; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 124,500 - 236,500; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Sr. Manager for APEX - Field Planning & Analytics in Mettawa, Illinois. The role involves managing call planning, leading the AI-enabled AlterIgo platform, and driving initiatives with significant commercial impact.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of analytical experience, excels in project management, and collaborates effectively with various teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of analytical experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the call planning build process and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Lead ownership and management of the AI-enabled AlterIgo platform.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and implement changes effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Proficiency in SQL

Excel

Collaboration

Job description

Sr. Manager, APEX - Field Planning & Analytics, Immunology

Full-time • Salary Min: 124500 • Salary Max: 236500 • Workday Global Grade: 19 • Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time • Compensation: USD 124,500 - USD 236,500 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

• End to end management of the call planning build process, including partnership with the MABI team for inputs, deciding business rules, working with the AD/D and other stakeholders, managing timelines & requirements, collaborating with the vendor and finally distribution and communication.
• Full end‑to‑end ownership and management of the AI‑enabled AlterIgo platform, leading advanced collaboration with the FPAT Center team to independently design and develop Franchise‑level Call Plans. Maintain a continuous focus on optimizing and automating processes to minimize and ultimately eliminate dependence on external vendors.
• Lead major process improvement and technology initiatives with broad commercial impact, and communicate/implement these changes.
• Strategic influencer on future‑state tools, platforms, and analytics for field deployment.
• Serve as liaison between Therapeutics Operations and Analytics, Business Technology Solutions, Training, and Franchise teams to partner in the design, deployment, training, maintenance and communications of field facing solutions.
• Own cross‑franchise best practice sharing in the execution of key solutions, system enhancements and changes.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of sales forces, products, market dynamics, operational processes, business partner engagement, call plan strategy, IC plan, and continuously benchmark and incorporate best practices from across the pharmaceutical industry to enhance field planning, analytics methodology, and technology use.
• Partner with the franchise on the TAP configuration and roll out including field training.
• Lead accurate and timely roll forward execution through coordinated cross‑functional collaboration, integrating stakeholder input to ensure seamless call plan deployment.
• Develop and maintain project plans (timeline, meetings, SOP etc.).
• Own and manage critical Sales Force workload factors and considerations in evaluation and creation of territory alignment and placement.
• Provide analytical and reporting support across all brands and sales forces.
• Provide sales force sizing and structure support as needed.
• Develop training and communications.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of analytical experience
• Strong critical thinking & analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving and cognitive skills
• Collaborative and self‑motivated
• Proficiency in querying data tables, understanding data warehouses and managing large datasets
• Programming language experience (e.g., SQL, Dataiku)
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Customer‑focused mindset – ensuring field teams and stakeholders have everything they need to succeed
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to meet business needs on time
• Synthesize direction and ideas from multiple teams and implement into work
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to articulate complex and technical concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of acumen

Demonstrated Leadership

• Operates with a high level of autonomy, consistently delivering results with minimal oversight and proactively anticipating business needs.
• Independently designs, executes, and interprets complex analyses, leveraging advanced methodologies and tools to support strategic decision‑making.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives by proactively identifying cross‑functional opportunities, prioritizing enhancements, and leading implementation of best practices across the organization.
• Provides authoritative subject‑matter expertise and strategic guidance to senior leadership, effectively influencing direction, decisions, and adoption of new processes or technologies.
• Trusted advisor, consistently building and maintaining credibility with field sales management, functional support teams, and executive stakeholders through collaborative leadership and proven impact.

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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