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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and proven performer to join our Pipeline Commercialization Strategy team. This individual will play a critical role in connecting with Immunology thought leaders, patients, and other healthcare professionals to support early commercial strategies for key assets and indications. The role will regularly interface with physicians, patients, and patient advocacy organizations for in depth insight generation to inform strategic decisions and early brand plans. A strong partnership is required across pipeline cross functional partners including PCS, MABI, Market Access, and International asset team members. The Associate Director will report to the PCS Therapeutic Area VP/Lead and will be based in our offices in Lake County, IL. Key Responsibilities + In collaboration with PCS VP, identify and prioritize key indications across Immunology that require a deep understanding of market trends, patient journey, current landscape, and potential future treatment needs and market potential + Interactions with HCPs, patients, and other stakeholders to provide deep insights and understanding of diseases state, market value drivers, reimbursement or access challenges, patient journey, areas for future opportunities, and potential new approaches for treatment + Responsible for developing and maintaining interactions for the purpose of insight generation. Ability to leverage various channels including Market Research, 1:1 engagements, advisory board meetings. + Collect, interpret and synthesize insights to generate actionable recommendations to inform strategic decisions + Create and manage thought leader engagement strategy across Immunology (pipeline) including mapping of relevant stakeholders, centers of excellence, patient advocacy organizations, and referral networks. + In partnership with TA leadership manage planning, execution and budgeting of Advisory Boards, sponsorships, and expert consulting including content development, execution of contracts, and annual consulting plans + Coordinate efforts with PCS, Medical Affairs, US/International Marketing, and Development for thought leader interactions for key assets for ongoing CBICs and during US and International Conferences + Strong collaboration across multiple cross functional teams including PCS, Asset strategy teams, MABI, Market Access, Medical Affairs, International, and on-market Brand teams, including field based TLLs/RMMs. Travel requirement of up to 30-40% as required for Patient/HCP engagement/immersions Qualifications Skills + Strong understanding of innovation methodologies to enhance quality of customer engagement and impact of insights + Experience developing external customer relationships in the US or at a global level + High Insights EQ to enable synthesis of multiple data sources, develop written insight statements and recommended the pull through of insights into action + Adaptive and iterative work style with a tolerance for ambiguity & navigating complex challenges + Genuinely curious, expansive thinker and immersive learner + Experience in quickly understanding new diseases or markets and strong communication skills to interact effectively with an extensive network of cross functional partners and external stakeholders Qualifications Experience Required + Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Marketing, Life sciences, Market Research) + Minimum 3 years Commercial experience in Sales, Marketing and/or Market Research + Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, clinical trials and the healthcare landscape + Experience working with external experts + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic environment Preferred + Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD) + Experience in Immunology therapeutic areas such as Rheumatology, Dermatology, Allergy or Gastroenterology + Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies + Strong analytical and strategic marketing skills as well as demonstrated ability to learn new disease states + Excellent communication and presentation skills across a variety of organization levels and disciplines, including senior executives Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ + The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​ + 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 short-term incentive programs. ​ + This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​ ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ ​ 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Salary: $133,500 - $253,500