Head of Gastroenterology Pipeline Commercialization Strategy
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Company Description
About AbbVie
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 Pipeline Commercialization Strategy (PCS) organization leads the development of the strategic direction of AbbVie’s pipeline, disease area strategies and external innovation strategies.
The Head of Gastro, PCS is responsible for driving and enhancing how PCS delivers against its remit of increasing the value of the pipeline portfolio and preparing the late-stage pipeline for launch and affiliate transitions. The Head of Gastro is responsible for end-to-end stewardship of Gastro pipeline commercialization strategy, including driving strategy development for Gastro pipeline assets from early-stage (Phase 1–3) and leading the transition to affiliates for launch. This role reports to the Vice President, PCS, Immunology and is based in Lake County, IL.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the Immunology long-term strategic Gastro plan in close partnership with Immunology PCS leadership, ensure optimized and consistent approaches across PCS, and shape an enterprise-wide vision for long-term Gastro pipeline growth and market leadership.
Drive a strong commercial lens to shaping of strategic direction for the Gastro pipeline portfolio, including identifying unmet needs, evaluating competitive landscape dynamics, defining target patient segments, forecasting scenario value, and proactively defining risks and opportunities for the Gastro portfolio strategy from Phase 1–3.
Provide strategic commercial perspectives for external business development (BD) opportunities to expand the Gastro pipeline.
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including Gastro external experts and leverage expertise/insights to strengthen the value proposition of Gastro pipeline assets.
Leads cross-functional engagement, partnering with R&D, Regulatory, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Finance, and Affiliates (US and IMCO) to shape and align Gastro pipeline strategy.
Ensure end-to-end stewardship of Gastro pipeline commercialization across all development phases (Phase 1–3), guaranteeing seamless transition of strategy from development to launch and affiliate handoff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Pharma, biotech experience required
Track record of strategic leadership
10+ years of experience with successful track record in pharma marketing and/or medical affairs required
Robust understanding of the drug development process, lifecycle management and commercialization of therapeutics
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively, including possessing a high degree of planning, coordination, project management skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve
Strong strategic skills and ability to drive innovative approaches to optimize business impact
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
Clarity in communication – expert in producing crisp and compelling presentations for governance discussions that are executive ready
Impeccable integrity, work ethic and commitment
Preferred:
Advanced degree
Prior experience in Affiliate marketing leadership role
Experience in Immunology
Experience in Gastro
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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 long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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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