Marketing Manager (Rheumatology)

AbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. They are seeking a Marketing Manager for Rheumatology, responsible for brand marketing activities, driving brand strategy, and maximizing revenue through effective management and execution of brand activities.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Concentration in either science or business administration desirable
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Marketing, Sales and/or Commercial Area is required
• Background and experience in pharmaceutical industry are highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
• Ability to communicate objective and results to a variety of audience
• 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
• The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license, and a driver's record in good standing as per AbbVie policies and procedures
• MBA preferred