Director, Marketing I Oncology

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AbbVie is looking for a Director of US Market Access Marketing, Elahere.  This position is responsible for market access marketing leadership for Elahere, an AbbVie “Tier 1” priority product in the US market which was brought in through the ac. Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) is an antibody-drug conjugate marketed for patients with FRα+, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, accompanied by a companion diagnostic for patient selection. Elahere, which demonstrates overall survival benefit in a patient population with high unmet need, has transformed the landscape in platinum resistant ovarian cancer and is the cornerstone of AbbVie’s portfolio in solid tumor oncology, a key growth area for the enterprise.  

The Marketing Director, Elahere will develop strategy and tactics across all payer channels (e.g. Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc), as well as oncology group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in concert with the Oncology Market Access Account Team marketers. Leads strategic alignment with the Elahere Integrated Brand Team, developing Market Access strategies with stakeholders in the Oncology commercial organization and US Medical Affairs. As the first AbbVie-led solid tumor launch in oncology, the Director will bring relevant launch expertise and articulate strategy. The Director will leverage data, analytics and strong strategic mind-set in all aspects of running the marketing component of the business.  Throughout their work, the director will provide positive leadership and foster alignment with US Market Access’ Ambitious Cultural Vision.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide leadership and direction for Marketing vision, strategies, plans and resource investment for Elahere.  Encompass a “One for All AbbVie” mindset and perspective in all strategies.
• Able to build a value proposition by articulating the business strategy and economic choices for each stakeholder.
• Act as a Market Access contact for Oncology leadership relative to Plan, LBE, LRP and other financial & planning processes.
• Collaborate effectively with critical functions including Brand Marketing, Account Team Marketing, Trade Marketing, payer and Oncology Market Access account teams, Market Access Insights, Medical Payer Strategy, and the Office of Ethics and Compliance.
• Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability. Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders and partners.
• Serve as a US Market Access and reimbursement subject matter expert and providing appropriate input to the Pipeline Market Access team and through membership and participation in relevant product Value and Access Teams (VATs).
• Infuse AbbVie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day-to-day leadership and overall management of the business. 
• Uses coaching effectively and efficiently to influence cross-functional partners.
• Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking and monitoring of projects by employing scenario planning, segmentation, positioning, innovation, creative development, investment optimization as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Proven marketing leadership experience required.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical experience with cross-functional experiences including field sales, market access, finance, market analytics, brand marketing are all valued.
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Market access marketing
• Ovarian cancer/solid tumor experience
• Experience with marketing of medical benefit medicines
• Companion diagnostics experience

*Location: Lake County, IL

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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