Director Pipeline Commercial Strategy -Gastroenterology - Lake County, IL

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The Pipeline Commercialization Strategy organization leads the development of the strategic marketing direction of key assets in AbbVie’s pipeline and the forward-looking disease area strategies. We have a dynamic opportunity for a Director, Pipeline Commercialization Strategy – Gastroenterology.

This role will contribute to the IBD disease area strategies.  This candidate will serve as the Global Commercial lead for key Gastroenterology assets, a key area for AbbVie.

The Director will report to the Gastroenterology Pipeline Commercialization Strategy Lead and will be based in our offices in Lake County, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops the commercial strategies for pipeline molecules focusing on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and collaborates with partners who cover rheumatology, dermatology, and specialty diseases. Sets forth future strategies to maximize the opportunity for pipeline molecules throughout the lifecycle.
• Works across indications to develop optionality for product presentation in collaboration with Value and Access Team and Asset Strategy Team.
• Leads analysis of the Gastroenterology markets across indications, identifies key segment value drivers, growth opportunities, target product profiles, product positioning & revenue potential
• Drives development of early brand plans; crystalizing commercial and strategic insights by synthesizing product, brand, customer, consumer, and competitive information into the development of asset plans
• Initiates geostrategy and indication prioritization for pipeline molecules in partnership with development teams and areas / affiliates through Touch Point Process
• Drives prioritization of key leverage points in the treatment process and develops behavioral objectives for each stakeholder group.
• Supports development of scientific platform that drives data generation in order to satisfy global and area requirements for target product label and target product claims
• Learns new disease states quickly, ensuring focus on the patient as the North Star, and rapidly acquires HCP and Payer insights to inform unmet needs analysis and future market value drivers
• Identifies and solves for capability gaps in order to enable successful launch
• Is a conduit between development and commercial teams, fostering information flow that optimizes asset opportunity
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external partners, including Gastroenterology External Experts, leverages expertise to strengthen the asset value proposition
• Leads internal processes accurately reflecting asset opportunity and required support (LRP, Annual Plan);
• Is the commercial voice at disease area teams, asset strategy teams, and asset development teams and with organizational leadership
• Leads global commercial team as Global Commercial Team Leader, effectively aligns areas and affiliates market needs with asset opportunity

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

Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Pharma, biotech, or consultant firm experience is required
• 10+ years of experience with successful track record in pharma marketing and/or medical affairs
• Previous Commercial Development, Pipeline Management, Marketing and/or Consulting roles

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D.)
• Experience in Gastroenterology / Immunology
• Experience working with external experts
• Strong analytical and strategic marketing skills as well as demonstrated ability to learn new disease states
• Strong financial acumen with a good understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to develop appropriate SG&A investment and top-line sales forecasts that generate long-term value
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across a variety of organization levels and disciplines, including senior executives

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• 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. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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