Associate Director, International Marketing & Commercial Operations, Oncology
AbbVie · IL · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-29
Job description
Reporting to the Director Brand team leader Multiple Myeloma , 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, 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 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 • 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% About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.