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Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy

Mettawa, IL, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Apr 2026

About the role

Company Description

About AbbVie

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.

Job Description

AbbVie is looking for a Director of Oncology Market Access Strategy. This position is responsible for market access marketing leadership for Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin), an antibody-drug conjugate approved for second-line, c-Met expressing non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accompanied by a companion diagnostic for patient selection. Emrelis represents AbbVie’s first oncology solid tumor launch, a key strategic priority for the enterprise, and is in dynamic growth mode.

The Marketing Director will develop strategy and tactics across all payer channels (e.g. Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc). Lead strategic alignment with the Emrelis Integrated Brand Team, developing Market Access strategies with stakeholders in the Oncology commercial organization and US Medical Affairs. As the first AbbVie-led solid tumor and biomarker driven launch in oncology, the Director will bring relevant launch expertise and articulate strategy. The Director will leverage data, analytics and strong strategic mind-set in all aspects of running the marketing component of the business. Throughout their work, the director will provide positive leadership and foster alignment with the broader US Market Access organization.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Provide leadership and direction for Marketing vision, strategies, plans and resource investment for Emrelis. Encompass a “One for All AbbVie” mindset and perspective in all strategies.
Build a value proposition by articulating the business strategy and economic choices for each stakeholder.
Develop, manage, and evolve oncology GPO contracting strategy.
Act as a Market Access contact for Oncology leadership relative to Plan, LBE, LRP and other financial & planning processes.
Collaborate effectively with critical functions including Brand Marketing, GPO Marketing, Trade Marketing, Payer and GPO account teams, APEX-MAPS analytics and insights team, Medical Payer Strategy, Precision Medicine, and the Office of Ethics and Compliance.
Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability. Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders and partners.
Serve as a US Market Access and reimbursement subject matter expert and providing appropriate input to the Pipeline Market Access team and through membership and participation in relevant product Value and Access Teams (VATs).
Manage one direct report, the Associate Director of Market Access Marketing Oncology—Emrelis.
Infuse AbbVie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day-to-day leadership and overall management of the business.
Uses coaching effectively and efficiently to influence cross-functional partners
Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking and monitoring of projects by employing scenario planning, segmentation, positioning, innovation, creative development, investment optimization as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Proven marketing leadership experience required
10+ years of pharmaceutical experience with cross-functional experiences including field sales, market access, finance, market analytics, brand marketing are all valued
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required

Preferred Qualifications: