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Company DescriptionAbbVie\'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 \xe2\x80\x93 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care \xe2\x80\x93 and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on , , , and .Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients\xe2\x80\x99 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 98% of our employees are proud to say they work for AbbVie and 96% are proud of how we contribute to the community.When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.AbbVie\xe2\x80\x99s 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 people\xe2\x80\x99s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women\xe2\x80\x99s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.We are presently recruiting for a talented and experienced individual to influence the strategic vision and shape the future for brands within our Rheumatology Business Unit and lead a team of marketers in the development and execution of strategic, insights-based marketing plans. The position will report to the Business Unit Manager, Rheumatology and will be based in our Saint-Laurent office.Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Unit Manager on the development and communication of the business unit\xe2\x80\x99s vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of engagement amongst the marketing team.
• Coach and lead the marketing team to ensure that robust strategic brand plans are developed and executed with excellence.
• Analyze external risks and opportunities and lead the cross-functional team in the development of action plans.
• Develop relationships with key external stakeholders, including External Experts.
• Ensure strategic spend of Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget by marketing team and adherence to financial processes.
• Partner with Sales Leadership to ensure alignment with business unit and brand strategies and optimal execution of solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Business Unit Manager on the development of annual strategic plans and long-range financial plans (LRP).
• Contribute to the development of monthly demand planning / forecast for the brands and ensure planned sales goals are achieved.
• Support the team in the planning and coordination of the national sales meeting and cycle meetings, ensuring brand managers are well prepared to roll out solutions effectively and on time.
• Collaborate with Global teams, including Affiliate colleagues to optimize the outcome of marketing initiatives.
• Develop marketing department succession management plan and coach and mentor direct reports in alignment with their development needs.

QualificationsEducation/Experience required:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business, Science or related field is required. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree is considered an asset.
• Relevant business experience with proven track record of success within biotech/pharmaceutical industry:
• Minimum five years marketing experience; experience within relevant therapeutic area is considered an asset.
• Pharmaceutical sales experience. Sales management experience considered an asset.
• Additional commercial cross-functional experience considered an asset.
• Experience in leading people and building high performance teams is considered an asset.
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of financial processes, market access, and the regulatory environment is required.
• Proven track record of taking in diverse data and perspectives in the development of insights-based strategies focused on doing what is right for the customer, the team, and the business.
• Demonstrated ability to shape portfolio strategy and make strategic trade offs amongst competing priorities

Essential skills and abilities:

• English & French language proficiency (oral and written) is required.
• Directing, supervising, and delegating assignments and reviewing the work of department employees, work teams and project teams.
• Develop and retain marketing talent.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive & communicate vision and strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams as an effective and genuine team player.
• Comfortable in a matrix structure. Strong collaborator.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Travel required up to 20% of the time.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and passport.

Additional InformationAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.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\xe2\x80\x99s 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

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