Company Description
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Job Description
Purpose Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position.
Coordinate, facilitate and lead the strategic development, tactical implementation and financial planning components of all Sales and Marketing related topics of the Brand Strategy and manage customer and other commercial activities including leading and coaching Sales Force to maximize brand sales and margin placing the patient at the center of any efforts and operating within AbbVie business code of conduct, policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities Effectively manage and execute all marketing and sales related brand activities as per Brand Plan, such as development and implementation of commercial Brand strategy and tactical Brand activities execution and deliver sales performance in order to maximize or exceed brand sales and margin within expense budgets.Optimize resource utilization by leading, developing and coaching Sales Team performance including setting sales targets and incentive schemes, managing Sales Force Management Systems and Key Performance Indicators in order to continuously improve sales performance. Ensure regular updates on Sales Team skills in terms of medical, technical and special in-field knowledge areas.Hold accountability for allocated Brand P&L in terms of brand sales and financial planning (Financial Plan, Focus/Update, Long Range Plan).Set future direction for existing and new products and business opportunities in order to seize maximum business results.Professionally manage and build cross functional cooperation between key stakeholders, build effective multidisciplinary In Field Teams. Ensure timely and qualitative market intelligence information flow to Brand Teams and brand strategy/tactical communication from Brand Teams to In-Field Teams in order to optimize brand strategy and its execution.Develop and coach talent and build succession plans in order to ensure continuous high performance and engaged talent pipeline in Sales and Marketing.Liaise with relevant Area and Global functions in order to integrate global and area strategy / tactics into the local brand planning strategy and execution and to facilitate the development and alignment of global and area brand vision and strategic objectives.Based on the size of the market, may be a member of the Affiliate Management Team. Role model AbbVie WWW behavior and enable the Brand Team matrix to work in order to achieve high quality strategy and execution capability in all allocated brands.As Brand Team Leader (if applicable):
• Lead the Brand Team around a brand vision and objectives that are shared by all members.
• Ensure Brand Team Members contribute to the development of the Brand strategy through the Brand Planning process in line with strategy defined by Global Brand Team, and ensure adequate involvement of multiple functions as relevant for the Brand.
• Continuously encourage Brand Team members' collaboration and foster team spirit.
• Take accountability and responsibility for Brand Team activities and processes (organize / chair / facilitate Brand Team meetings).Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalentRelevant experience with proven track record of success in a marketing and sales leadership position within biotech/pharmaceutical industryRelevant Oncology experienceAbility to develop business vision, translate into strategies and actionable, realistic execution actions plus knowledge of territory and relationships with key stakeholders already establishedProven track record of successful leadership, management and coaching of teams and individuals, and in having developed talent and performance managed low performers.Excellent working knowledge of healthcare environment and evolving landscapeExcellent knowledge of strategic and tactical marketing and sales principles and techniquesOperates and leads effectively in a matrix structureSolid knowledge on finance principles and processes and English language proficiency verbally and in writing (for all non-English speaking countries)Preferred:
• Proven track record of success in marketing and sales within FMCG, Media or Digital/IT industry
• Proven track record of having achieved extraordinary business results related to innovationKey Stakeholders External: All stakeholders as defined in the affiliate NNLRP
Internal: Brand Team Leader, Sales Manager, Business Unit Leads, Affiliate Management Team, Commercial Directors (Area), In-Field Team members
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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