Business Unit Manager

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at  www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X  and  YouTube.

Job Description

The Business Unit Manager (BUM) leads a therapeutic franchise in the Philippines, driving sustainable growth through strong strategic marketing leadership and commercial excellence.

This role owns full P&L accountability, brand strategy direction, launch excellence, and people leadership while ensuring strong marketing-driven commercial execution. The BUM translates insights into actionable strategies, builds high-performing teams, and ensures patient-centric, data-driven decisions to maximize long-term business value.

Franchise Architecture & Long-Term Vision

Develop long-term franchise strategy aligned with global and affiliate priorities

Define portfolio strategy, including lifecycle management and pipeline readiness

Identify growth opportunities across patient segments, channels, and access pathways

Assess market dynamics and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions

Build a sustainable growth platform beyond initial product peaks

P&L Ownership & Commercial Governance

Own full revenue, profitability, and financial performance of the business unit

Lead annual business planning (sales, pricing, margins, investments)

Drive forecast accuracy and optimize resource allocation

Continuously assess ROI and reprioritize investments based on performance

Identify cost-efficiency opportunities without compromising growth

Launch & Growth Acceleration Leadership

Lead cross-functional execution of product launches and key initiatives

Ensure readiness across regulatory, access, supply, and commercial execution

Develop risk mitigation strategies for market entry and expansion

Drive early adoption and accelerate uptake through targeted strategies

Monitor performance and adapt plans based on real-time insights

Marketing Excellence Leadership

Lead development and execution of brand strategies and tactical plans

Ensure differentiation and strong positioning across channels

Champion data-driven decision-making and customer insights integration

Build and strengthen omnichannel engagement strategies

Embed patient-centricity in all brand and commercial initiatives

Organizational & Talent Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing commercial organization

Identify capability gaps and drive targeted development programs

Develop succession pipeline and future leaders within the franchise

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance

Coach and develop team members to maximize potential

Stakeholder and External Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (KOLs, institutions, partners)

Anticipate changes in policy, access, and reimbursement environment

Represent the business unit in strategic external engagements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned execution

Integrate global and area strategies into local execution

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Proven experience in a Business Unit Manager, Sales Manager, Product Manager, or equivalent leadership role

Strong background in both sales and marketing within healthcare industry

Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience

Strong track record in driving business growth and managing P&L

Experience in product launches and lifecycle management

Strong understanding of market dynamics, access environment, and healthcare ecosystem

Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrix organization

Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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