
Associate Director, International Marketing, Oncology
Allergan, Mettawa, IL, United States
Job Description
Reporting to the Director Brand team leader Elahere, International Marketing, this position supports the development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics at the International, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level.
The position involves heavy collaboration within a matrixed team, including market access, medical affairs, pipeline, 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
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%
Qualifications
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products
Experience and proven track record in solid tumors; 3‑5 years of oncology experience 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 the strategic planning process
Experience and ability to demonstrate financial planning and analysis skills
Experience in product launches on an international level
Additional Information – Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay that the company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and may ultimately be more or less than the posted range. The 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 short‑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 until paid and may be modified at the company’s 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.
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