Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada whereby 92% of our employees are proud to say they work for AbbVie.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVieaEUR(TM)s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on peopleaEUR(TM)s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, womenaEUR(TM)s health , and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The team is looking for a talented and experienced individual to lead the marketing and commercial activities of our rheumatology portfolio. Through innovative tactics and a team-oriented approach, the brand manager will play a pivotal role in marketing new treatment options. This position is based in Montreal (Saint-Laurent) and reports to the Rheumatology Business Unit Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and successfully implementing the commercial marketing plan.
• Developing, implementing and measuring tactics aligned to strategies identified in the brand plan.
• Managing and strategically spending the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget.
• Taking a lead role in monthly and annual financial processes, working in close collaboration with forecasting team to deliver accurate and timely output.
• Communicating strategic goals, positioning, messaging and tactical plans to internal customers, field sales force and external agencies.
• Analyzing market issues and opportunities and communicate findings to brand team and to senior management.
• Planning and developing sales promotional materials and coordinating field team meetings.
• Support the team for the plan and coordination of the national sales meeting and cycle meetings.
• Ensure successful collaboration between agency of record and AbbVie internal partners (advertising, AbbVie Care, Patient relations).
• Work collaboratively with external vendors.
• Collaborate with Global, Area & affiliate colleagues to optimize total rheumatology portfolio performance now and in the future.

Education/Experience required:a,

• BacheloraAEURA(TM)s degree in Commerce, Science or related field is required.
• Relevant marketing experience with a proven track record within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry:

• Marketing experience within a relevant therapeutic area is a strength (minimum two years).
• Immunology and/or Rheumatology experience preferred
• Experience with digital/virtual programs deployment is an asset.

• Ability to think and plan strategically (work plans, activities, timelines, targeting) and operating with execution excellence.

Essential skills and abilities:

• Advanced French and English language proficiency (oral and written).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).
• Travel required about 25% of the time.
• Valid driveraAEURA(TM)s license and passport.

Key leadership competencies:

• Drive & communicate vision and strategy.
• Excel in marketing by translating a very precise positioning into marketing tactics and sales force execution.
• Contribute to the brand team as an effective and genuine team player.
• Prioritize decisions and activities to ensure efficient use of resources and address critical issues impacting the brand.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the different stakeholders; adapt key messages to the audience.
• Drive and Manage Projects.
• Propose new and innovative marketing solutions.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for this position, with possible accommodation for validated exemptions, within the limits of applicable legislation. AbbVie employees are also required to comply with any COVID-19 related external requirements, including any testing requirements, applicable to their work activities outside AbbVie premises (for example, travelling and visiting stakeholders and customers).

Travel: No

Job Type: Experienced

Schedule: Full-time