Senior Brand Manager, Gastroenterology

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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.

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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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AbbVie’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 people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’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 gastroenterology portfolio. Through innovative tactics and a team-oriented approach, the Senior Brand Manager will play a pivotal role in marketing new treatment options. This position is based in Montreal (Saint-Laurent) and reports to the Marketing Manager - Gastroenterology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and successfully implement the commercial marketing plan.
• Lead the implementation of tactics aligned to strategies identified in the brand plan.
• Manage and track the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) budget.
• Communicate strategic goals, positioning, messaging and tactical plans to internal customers, field sales force and external agencies.
• Analyze market issues and opportunities and communicate findings to brand team and to senior management.
• Plan and develop sales promotional materials and coordinating field team meetings.
• Support the team for the planning 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 portfolio performance now and in the future.

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:
  • Marketing experience within a relevant therapeutic area is a strength (minimum two years).
  • Immunology and/or Gastroenterology 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:

• 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 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.
• 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 aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec.

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