Associate Brand Manager II

About the role

Coordinate assigned aspects of an Operations Brand or Program to align it with AbbVie’s business goals and strategic imperatives. Assist the Brand Director or Brand Manager with the Supply Chain interface and serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, S&T, Legal, Tax, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing, and TPMs.

Provide global Brand/Product analysis, strategy, oversight, long-range planning (LRP), demand and inventory management, and ensure contract compliance with PRMs. Contribute to the development and execution of effective product strategies and Brand plans for product launches, site transfers, security of supply, cost improvements, risk, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned Operations Brand Program projects to ensure timely decisions that impact Brand sales, assurance of supply, and operational performance. Manage capital/project expenses and deliver multi-million dollar cost savings.
• Strategize with Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) for negotiations and lead negotiations for new contracts or extensions with TPMs, including additional service costs, project proposals, and extra charges.
• Communicate and escalate issues that threaten assurance of supply. Work with cross-functional teams and TPMs to identify and develop mitigation plans.
• Create viable Brand plans, financial plans, LRP, risk management, and lifecycle strategies aligned with AbbVie’s business goals.
• Serve as the primary interface with Commercial to develop and gain agreement on Brand/Product forecasts.
• Remain current on internal and external factors impacting the Brand/Product(s).
• Assist the Brand Director or Brand Leader with the supply chain interface, acting as the central point of contact for stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure roles, responsibilities, and issues are clearly understood.
• Manage program activities to optimize operational performance and meet strategic business needs while ensuring assurance of supply.
• Manage lifecycle transitions that impact Brand sales, including capital/project expenses and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Science with experience in business and product management in Life Science; MBA or higher education desired but not required.
• 5 or more years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Management, Product Development, and/or Financial Management.
• Proven experience in managing effective teams and fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative team player with excellent presentation, oral, written, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle conflicting priorities and deliver results.
• Capability to manage, implement, and influence large change management programs.
• Knowledge of Commercial and Process understanding, with experience in the Product/Brand managed being a benefit.
• Understanding of core business processes and ability to interface effectively in worldwide cultural settings and with executive-level management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is based on the job grade and may vary depending on geographic location. Individual compensation will be determined by factors such as qualifications and experience. This range may be modified in the future.