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Director, Marketing - Multiple Myeloma

AbbVie · Mettawa, IL · Full time · Marketing

Posted Jun 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a launch you led. What went well and what would you change?

What they are checking: Whether they have led a real launch and can reflect honestly on what worked, which shows they learn from experience.

Tell me about how you built a marketing team from scratch or reshaped one.

What they are checking: Whether they have built or reshaped a marketing team with clear roles and the right talent, which a launch depends on.

How do you keep Sales, Medical and Market Access aligned on an integrated launch plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep several functions moving on one launch plan, since misalignment between sales, medical and access hurts execution.

How do you keep the patient at the center of launch decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they keep patient needs central to launch choices, which matters in oncology where treatment decisions are serious and personal.

What would you do

How would you set the launch strategy for a new multiple myeloma asset when the launch date is still uncertain?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan strategy flexibly under an uncertain launch date, using scenarios rather than waiting for certainty that may not come.

How do you work with a co-promotion partner when priorities don't line up?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a co-promotion partner through disagreements, keeping both sides aligned on shared launch goals.

Midway through planning, a competitor gets an earlier approval. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond calmly and quickly to a competitor move, adjusting strategy rather than freezing or overreacting.

About the work

What do you know about the multiple myeloma treatment landscape, and where could a new asset fit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the myeloma landscape well enough to see where a new asset could truly fit, which grounds positioning in reality.

How would you build positioning and messaging for hematologist-oncologists?

What they are checking: Whether they can build positioning grounded in what hematologist-oncologists value, since credible messaging in oncology depends on clinical relevance.

How do you use market research and analytics to adjust strategy after launch?

What they are checking: Whether they use market data to adjust strategy after launch, rather than sticking to the original plan regardless of results.

What are the key compliance considerations in oncology promotion that shape your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they understand oncology promotion rules well enough to plan within them, since compliance missteps carry serious consequences.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

The Marketing Director will lead U.S. launch readiness for a new asset for Multiple Myeloma. This role will have people management and collectively the team will be responsible for establishing the cross-functional launch team and leading strategy, positioning, messaging, go-to-market, tactical planning to ensure launch success. The candidate should be able to work effectively in a dynamic organization and deliver high-quality work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. Additionally, the candidate will build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional and co-promotion partners to move priorities forward in a thoughtful, collaborative, and timely way. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing leader who wants to build a strong team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients. Key Responsibilities Include: • Align and lead the charge on setting overarching strategy for launch. Lead through ambiguity and scenario planning to support various timelines for launch. • Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability. • Synthesize market research and performance analytics to inform ongoing strategy and innovation • Partner with Sales, Medical, Market Access, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute highly integrated launch and promotional initiatives. • Maintain focus on and consistently triangulate market dynamics, stakeholder needs, and business priorities to determine best course of action • Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders. • Lead and develop direct and indirect and cross-functional team. • Bachelor's Degree Required. • Experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, or relevant industry marketing roles. Experience in Multiple Myeloma strongly preferred. • Launch experience required. • Strong independent drive and strategic problem-solving skills • Comfortable working at a fast pace and adapting in a dynamic, matrixed organization and through ambiguity • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams and working cross-functionally. • Ability to develop and execute marketing and brand strategies for products. • Strong understanding of the relevant industry landscape, including trends, competition, and customer needs. • Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance, and promotional guidelines. 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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