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Associate Director, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

AbbVie · Mettawa, IL · Full time · Marketing

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a primary research project you directed. How did it change the plan?

What they are checking: Whether they use research to change plans, rather than commissioning studies that confirm what the team already believed.

How do you lead a cross-functional team when medical, regulatory and market access all have different priorities?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead cross-functional teams with competing priorities, since brand success depends on medical, regulatory and access working together.

Tell me about a marketing program you monitored and changed mid-course.

What they are checking: Whether they monitor programs and adjust when results fall short, rather than staying with a plan that is not working.

What would you do

An affiliate is missing its numbers. How do you work with them to find out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose an affiliate's performance problems as a partner, which builds trust and leads to better fixes.

How do you frame a messy business problem before you start building a plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can structure a messy problem clearly before acting, which leads to sharper plans and fewer wasted efforts.

About the work

How would you build an international brand strategy for a multiple myeloma product that works across very different markets?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a brand strategy that works globally yet adapts to very different local markets and health systems.

How do you prepare affiliates for a competitor launch in multiple myeloma?

What they are checking: Whether they can prepare affiliates ahead of a competitor launch, so local teams respond quickly and with confidence.

How do pricing, payers and distribution differ across international markets, and how does that shape your marketing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how pricing, payers and distribution differ internationally, which shapes what marketing can realistically achieve in each country.

How do you contribute to annual plans and LRP from a marketing seat?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the financial side of brand planning, so marketing plans connect clearly to business results and budgets.

How do you get promotional materials through medical, legal and regulatory review for many countries?

What they are checking: Whether they can move materials through review processes across many countries efficiently, without compromising compliance or quality.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

Reporting to the Director of Venclexta/Venclyxto CLL/MCL, International Marketing, this position supports the development and execution of the marketing strategies and tactics at the International, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level. The position involves heavy collaboration within a matrixed team, including but not limited to: market access, medical affairs, finance, regulatory, legal, supply operations, health economics, clinical development, R&D, public affairs, medical and regulatory review, patient relations, business insights, OEC, and sales training. Key Responsibilities Include: • Leads cross functional team and International affiliates to generate effective brand strategies and competitive readiness plans that deliver business results • Identifies, analyzes, and translates product, brand, customer, patient, and relevant information to frame and solve business problems and build effective marketing plans • Effectively directs research team efforts in primary research projects and understands the healthcare business environment including familiarity with International markets and payers, distribution channels, and pricing strategies • Experience in the analysis of financial and market results to optimize business plans; ability to assist in the development of financial plans (Annual plans and LRP) • Monitors and leads International marketing programs and activities within budgeted constraints while understanding the fundamental aspects of financial performance • Develops and articulates effective marketing strategies that provide impact, are executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially 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 • Continually evaluates and applies knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics • Effectively leads projects to deliver high-quality work product in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and commitments • Ensures that regulatory and compliance guidelines are followed Basic: • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment • This position requires strong leadership competencies, specifically in terms of influence management, effectively gaining consensus for new approaches, leading through ambiguity and effectively handling multiple partners • Proven expertise in interpersonal change management & culture change strongly preferred • Strong business writing and oral communication skills with experience in presentation development are required • Outstanding social skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and influence skills • Strong attention to detail - ensures accuracy of communications • Skilled at planning, project management, time management, communicating, decision-making, organizational relations • Achieve results through people (matrix organization) • Ability to engage with and motivate Area and Affiliate Brand Team leaders • Willingness to travel at least 15% • Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products • Experience and proven track record in Onco-hematology. 3-5 years of oncology experience is desired • Multiple experiences within commercial pharmaceutical roles (Brand, Market Access, Sales, BD, NPD) • Understanding of attributes of other functional areas and impact of relevant decisions • Knowledge of marketing concepts within strategic planning process • Experience and ability to demonstrate financial planning and analysis skills • Experience in product launches on an International level 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.​ 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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