General Management, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

About the role

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 & Requirements

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 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.