Marketing Manager (rheumatology)

Brand Marketing Manager

Responsible for brand marketing activities. Develop current business and maximize income in installed base based on product life cycle position. Responsible for meeting sales and margin goals and improving patient care while effectively communicating approved value proposition to key stakeholders.

Provide leadership through direction, skill development, disease and product knowledge, industry knowledge, competitive knowledge, and company knowledge. Lead brand team to effectively anticipate trends and needs, adapt organization and execute brand plans and vision. Set goals, achieves and monitors progress. Execute global and US marketing strategies and messages with the appropriate medical, regulatory, legal and OEC approval. Utilize both written and verbal communication skills to provide clear direction on brand vision and strategies to sales team and other field representative from commercial organization. Prepare Brand Strategic Plan and financial forecasts to upper management.

Hold accountability and responsibility for allocated Brand P&L and financial planning (Financial Plan, Focus/Update, LRP)

Drive development of Brand strategy within Brand planning process in line with responsibilities allocated within the Brand Team

Maximize brand's sales and margin revenue, through the effective management and execution of Brand activities as per Brand Plan and through effective leadership, contribution and participation in Brand Team activities

Set future direction for existing and new products and business opportunities

Support product market expansion through innovative commercial programs. Develops view on Brand issues and competitive positioning, customer segments and their needs, and market development

Develop & effectively execute Brand/commercial strategies with specific timelines, budgets and stakeholder responsibilities, aligned with Brand planning process and Brand Team direction

Responsible, as project owner, of development brand promotional material and Med/Reg (ePass) approval process

Translate strategy to implementation into tactics; communicate clearly and allocate responsibilities to cross functional team members and in-field team (e.g. product messaging by physician segment)

Monitor Key Performance Indicator results and feedback and propose strategic planning/tactics adjustment

Maintain and develop in-depth customer insight to anticipate stakeholder needs

Significant Work Activities:

Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Concentration in either science or business administration desirable. MBA preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills. Ability to communicate objective and results to a variety of audience.

Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Marketing, Sales and/or Commercial Area background and experience in pharmaceutical industry are a plus.

Must be result-oriented, pay attention to detail, be accurate, prompt and able to meet deadlines. Must have effective financial, analytical and decision making skills.

Must possess ability to be a fast learner, be creative, flexible with good negotiation skills and ability to effectively work in teams.

Knowledge of regulations, compliance and legal standards impacting brand management. Knowledge of and a tradition of success in utilizing selling skills, high-level negotiating skills, and leadership competencies in a commercial environment

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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.