Director, Marketing - Oncology

Illinois, USA (On-site)

$161K/yr – $305K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead the franchise-level marketing strategy for oncology with cross-functional leadership, applying Mx2.0, and shaping plans that grow share across lifecycle stages.

  • Own the marketing vision and cross-functional leadership to align franchise priorities and resources.
  • Apply the Mx2.0 framework to guide market-aware plan execution and performance tracking.
  • Shape and govern business plans to drive share growth, profitability, and lifecycle-stage outcomes.

Job Description

  • Provide overarching leadership and direction for Marketing vision, strategies, plans and resource investment for franchise and/or functional unit. Align and lead the charge. Encompass a “One AbbVie” mindset and perspective in all strategies.
  • Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability. Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal constituents (stakeholders and partners). Lead and develop direct, indirect and cross-business team. Infuse AbbVie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day-to-day leadership and management of the business. Uses coaching effectively and efficiently to create high-performing teams and elevate team’s marketing skills and knowledge.
  • Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking and monitoring of Marketing Plans by employing marketing skills included the Mx2.0 framework. Market Awareness: Maintain focus on and consistently triangulate market dynamics, constituents’ needs, and business priorities to determine best, market-advantaged course of action
  • Formulate and adjust business plans and actions to achieve business objectives and goals, including financial, constituents and market results. Grow and gain share and penetration. Take and recommend appropriate strategic decisions and actions for the best interest of AbbVie, franchise and brand at the varying life cycle stages.
  • Bachelor's Degree Required.
  • Deep marketing experience and background across HCP, Consumer, and Digital marketing, preferable in oncology.
  • Cross-functional and/or similar experiences including field sales, finance, regulatory, research & development and other relevant business functions, like Managed Care, MABI.
  • Experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, or relevant industry marketing roles.
  • Strong independent drive and strategic problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working at a fast pace and adapting in a dynamic, matrixed organization and through ambiguity
  • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams and working cross-functionally.
  • Ability to develop and execute marketing and brand strategies for products.
  • Strong understanding of the relevant industry landscape, including trends, competition, and customer needs.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance, and promotional guidelines.
  • 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.
  • 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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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need. Learn more about us at www.abbvie.com and review our community guidelines at https://www.abbvie.com/social-media-community-guidelines.html.

Founded in 2013
North Chicago, Illinois, USA
60K employees (3,267 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
88% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$37.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
11.2%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~59.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,942 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
7.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
42

Funding

Total Funding
$23B
Last Raise
$8B
Post IPO Debt, 18 days ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $8B
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $15B
  • Mar 2023
    Post IPO Equity • $250K

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