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Director, Pipeline Commercialization Strategy (PCS) - Solid Tumor

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL, United States · Posted Jul 1, 2026

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This leadership position is accountable for delivering overall commercial strategy of the

PCS oncology assets, by partnering closely with R&D, in-line commercial in US,

international region, and countries, and other key stakeholders to plan for the

commercialization of assets in the Oncology pipeline, thereby delivering successful global

product launches within the portfolio in oncology.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, champion and communicate vision and overall compelling strategy to all

related stakeholder groups gaining commitment and support to guide portfolio

prioritization, asset strategies and BD investments.

  • Understand market, key segment value drivers, growth opportunities, target product

profiles, product positioning and revenue potential for multiple clinical-stage

assets/indications within the franchise to drive winning portfolio value proposition

plans and strong P&L investment thesis

  • (Co)-lead tumor disease are strategy teams for development of multiple assets

within same tumor, when applicable – with enterprise and portfolio mindset

  • Defines and drives strategic value creation across lifecycle together with R&D and

commercial cross-functional partners, integrating diverse internal and external

perspectives

  • Partner with Global Medical Affairs, Pharma Development, and Commercial Cross functional leaders to develop scientific platforms and drive data generation to

satisfy Global and Area requirements for target product labels and target product

claims.

  • Identify new value generation for the franchise to unlock further opportunity. Drive

innovative and novel ways to accelerate commercialization, and maximize value for

patients and the company for the franchise

  • Drive prioritization of key leverage points in the treatment process and develop

behavioral objectives for each stakeholder group to define commercial strategy for

the assets and for the entire franchise

  • Effective and transparent risk, opportunity and issue management at strategic and

operational levels across the franchise

  • Initiate geo-strategy and indication prioritization within the franchise in partnership

with R&D, Commercial cross-functional leaders, and Affiliates on formulating

optimal reimbursement and access strategies to fully realize value of multiple

assets.

  • Exhibit clear and courageous leadership behavior and implements optimal program

structures where appropriate to drive timely and effective decision making

  • Broaden AbbVie’s Oncology network and presence by building scientific, academic,

KOL, payer, and patient advocacy relationships.

  • Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D, or MD) preferred
  • 10-15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in progressive

commercial leadership roles in marketing and/or sales. Recency of P&L ownership

is preferred in US or other major markets · Successful launch experienced preferred

  • Managed care experience preferred
  • ·Oncology therapeutic experience preferred
  • ·Global experience preferred.
  • ·Demonstrated ability to influence and manage a complex set of internal and

external stakeholders.

  • ·Strong strategic marketing skills including the ability to develop commercial

strategies based on a thorough and structured approach, pared with a strong

scientific/clinical understanding.

  • ·Strong financial and commercial acumen with thorough understanding of P&L

drivers and the ability to develop appropriate investment and top-line sales

forecasts that generate long-term value.

  • ·Strong executive presence and leadership skills are imperative as this leader will

present to senior leaders on a regular basis and serve as a role model in the

organization.

  • ·Demonstrated and consistent experience in successfully leading organizational

change.

  • Outstanding partnering skills and the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and

drive commercial decisions in a highly matrixed organization to accomplish

business goals.

  • Proven track record of successful leadership, management and coaching of teams

and individuals, and in having developed talent.

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 long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such am…

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