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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Director of Marketing, Gastroenterology

Marketing Generalist & ManagementPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeMettawa, IL, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing experience is required.
  • Strong proficiency in brand strategy development, creative development, brand investment optimization, and business model innovation is required.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and achieve results through others in a matrix organization is required.
  • Experience leading, managing, and developing teams is required.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to create and communicate a clear vision and purpose is required.

Responsibilities

  • Set marketing vision, strategy, and commercial priorities for RINVOQ IBD indications within the US Gastroenterology business and ensure the brand achieves its financial objectives.
  • Lead the annual brand planning process and translate strategy into integrated omnichannel plans spanning direct promotion, congresses, and peer-to-peer education.
  • Apply marketing expertise to guide strategic and tactical decisions.
  • Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; set clear expectations, guide priorities, and hold the team accountable for execution and results.
  • Foster a customer-centric, high-performing culture that balances commercial delivery with professional development.
  • Co-lead the cross-functional Integrated Brand Team to align partners and execute shared priorities.
  • Influence across a matrix organization, balancing brand, portfolio, and enterprise objectives.
  • Present brand strategies and data-backed recommendations to senior leadership to secure alignment and governance endorsement.
  • Oversee marketing execution, performance tracking, budget management, and operational aspects of the brand.
  • Use data and analytics to evaluate results, optimize the marketing mix and investment, and focus resources on commercial priorities.
  • Translate customer and stakeholder needs, market dynamics, and competitive developments into actionable insights.
  • Adapt strategy and business plans to achieve financial and market objectives, including growth, market share, and budget management.
  • Make strategic decisions that serve AbbVie, the franchise, and the brand across life cycle stages.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the disease state and command of clinical data for RINVOQ and competitive products to inform marketing strategy and bring a commercial perspective to continued evidence-generation strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Immunology or gastroenterology experience is preferred.
  • Cross-functional experience in field sales, market access, or market research is a plus.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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