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

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.

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Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities:

· Developing and successfully implementing the commercial marketing plans

· Developing, implementing and measuring tactics aligned to strategies identified in the brand plan

· Managing and strategically spending the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget

· 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 planning and coordination of the national sales meetings 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 International, Area & affiliate colleagues to optimize total dermatology portfolio performance now and in the future

Qualifications

Education/Experience required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Science or related field is required.

· Relevant marketing experience with a proven track record within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry:

o Marketing experience within a relevant therapeutic area is a strength (minimum two years).

o Immunology and/or Dermatology experience preferred

o 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 approx. 25% of the time.

· Valid driver’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.

· Collaborate and 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.

Additional Information

AbbVie 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’s 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.

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