Associate Director, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology

Reporting to the Director, Brand Team Lead, Oncology, this position supports the development and execution of the marketing strategies and tactics at the Global, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level. The candidate will collaborate and engage with a matrixed team, which includes (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. This role requires a highly motivated, team-oriented individual who seeks to make a remarkable impact for patients with oncology, the most complex treatment landscape in oncology. This is a great opportunity to: strengthen Global launch experience in a competitive market; introduce the first biomarker therapy. Contribute further growth to an existing multi-blockbuster brand; and collaborate with a stellar team! Key Responsibilities Include: • Prepare for exceptional Global brand launch that includes a Companion Diagnostic in highly competitive therapeutic area. • Collaborate and lead by example with cross functional and cross geographic teams to generate effective brand strategies and tactical plans to deliver business results. • Identify, analyze and translate product, brand, customer, patient, and relevant information to frame and solve business problems and build effective marketing plans. • Effectively direct research team efforts in primary research projects and understand the healthcare business environment including familiarity with global markets and payers, distribution channels, and pricing strategies. • Develop and articulate effective marketing strategies and tactics that provide impact, are executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially supported for areas of responsibility (product/indication/channel). • Demonstrate ability to segment a market, select optimal target audiences and position effectively for the target segment. • Continually evaluate and apply knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics. • Effectively lead projects to deliver high-quality work product in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and commitments. • Ensure that regulatory and compliance guidelines are followed. • All these responsibilities will strongly contribute to a successful worldwide Launch. 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 and culture change is 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). • Achieve the respect of peers and management for their level of knowledge, insights, contribution, engagements and delivered results. • Ability to engage with and motivate Area and Affiliate Brand Team leaders. • Willingness to travel at least 15% Education: • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field. MBA desired. • Advanced experience in Sales and Marketing is desired. Experience: • 3-5 years of oncology experience is desired. • Examples of impactful digital tactics are encouraged. • Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products. • Multiple experiences within commercial pharmaceutical roles (Brand, MHC, 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 a Global level. 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