Business Unit Manager - Oncology

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.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Business Unit Manager – Oncology to join our dynamic and innovative Citywest office in Dublin.

The Oncology Business Unit Manager aspires to cultivate a team equipped with unmatched expertise, agility, and dedication to excellence. Key competencies are deep scientific knowledge, strategic foresight, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of oncology care. They are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where innovative thinking and diverse perspectives drive AbbVie’s mission to advance cancer treatment. By prioritizing patient-centric solutions and leveraging data-driven insights, they aim to set new benchmarks in oncology, making a profound impact on healthcare and enhancing the lives of patients.

In this pivotal role, you will coordinate, facilitate and lead the strategic development, tactical implementation, and financial planning components of all topics of the Brand Strategy and manage customer and other commercial activities including leading and coaching Sales Force to maximise brand sales and margin placing the patient at the center of any efforts and operating within AbbVie business code of conduct, policies and all applicable laws and regulations. This is a People Manager role and reports directly into the Business Unit Director for Oncology.

At AbbVie, we foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. We value all our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth and development, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of an award-winning team.

Role and responsibilities:

• Execute marketing and sales initiatives as per Brand Plan to exceed sales, margin, and budget goals.
• Unite the team with a shared vision and objectives to drive success.
• Collaborate with Brand Team members to develop strategy alongside Global Brand Team.
• Cultivate an innovative culture and a proactive approach to projects and opportunities.
• Promote teamwork and robust communication within the Brand Team.
• Organise and facilitate Brand Team meetings.
• Coach and develop sales teams to achieve targets and improve performance.
• Oversee financial planning and outcomes related to brand performance.
• Build cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication between teams for optimised strategy execution.
• Foster talent growth and succession planning in sales and marketing.
• Align local brand strategies with global and area objectives.
• Demonstrate AbbVie's culture and enable effective Brand Team execution.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with successful marketing and sales leadership experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years relevant experience in oncology preferred.
• Ability to develop business vision and translate it into practical strategies.
• Proven success in leading, managing, and coaching teams; experienced in talent development and performance management.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare environment and its dynamics.
• Deep knowledge of strategic and tactical marketing and sales principles.
• Effective operation and leadership within a matrix structure.
• Solid understanding of finance principles and processes.

• Key Relationships:
  • External: Healthcare professionals in relevant therapy areas.
  • Internal: Collaborate with Brand Team, Leadership Team, Area Commercial Director, WEC & Global Teams.

Join us in a role that promises not just challenges, but also the possibility to make a meaningful difference in the pharmaceutical industry.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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