Associate Director, Global Marketing - Multiple Myeloma

About AbbVie
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We have a critical position in our Global Marketing & Commercial Operations group responsible for driving the launch for one of AbbVie’s late-stage oncology assets, in Multiple Myeloma (MM).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develops and articulates effective marketing strategies that are impactful, executable, easily communicated, and clinically supported for areas of responsibility (product/indication/channel).
• Demonstrates ability to segment a market, select optimal target audiences and position effectively for the target segment.
• Creates high-impact promotional material that supports strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage indirect teams and external partnerships to execute key marketing initiatives.
• Continually evaluates and applies knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics.
• Effectively manages projects to deliver high-quality work product in a timely fashion (meets deadlines). Ensures that regulatory guidelines are followed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of industry information sources.
• Uses appropriate data sources to evaluate effectiveness of promotion (ROI/share impact analysis) and develop business strategy.
• Effectively directs research team efforts in primary research projects.
• Demonstrates and utilizes holistic understanding of financial planning.

Qualifications

Basic:

• Significant pharmaceutical experience with specialty products (10 years), including minimum 5 years of marketing experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand medical/clinical aspects of a pharmaceutical product and its application to marketing strategy.
• Previous experience within Marketing-Oncology required (hematology experience strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree

 Preferred:

• Must have positive attitude, strong written and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent planning and organization skills to support brand objectives.
• Oncology and/or Launch Experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with, motivate and influence various levels/grades within the organization and outside of the organization.
• MBA and/or scientific background and/or Global experience would be a plus.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong cross functional and cross geographical influence and leading without authority capability.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns, fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
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