AbbVie · 1 day ago
Marketing Manager II, Oncology - Congress
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expAbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Marketing Manager II for Oncology will lead congress planning and execution, collaborating with various teams to develop strategies that maximize engagement and return on investment.
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Responsibilities
Own a portfolio of high value community oncology/market access congresses; thereby, leading the end-to-end (from initial brief through post-show analysis) congresses within the healthcare/life science vertical
Collaborate with the Community Oncology/Market Access Team to develop congress strategy, identify and clarify congress goals and objectives; thus, ensuring pre, peri, and post congress promotion, booth design, and onsite initiatives to support business goals and maximize return on engagement/return on investment
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for High Value Community Oncology/Market Access Congresses
Conduct post-congress analysis and optimization: Close out all congresses with post-congress surveys, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting. Gather feedback and review budget recaps to inform future congress strategy and demonstrate business impact
Exercise strategic thinking to identify trends, recommend improvements, and shape the evolution of the congress program
Accountable and responsible for congress end-to-end collaborative (internal and external stakeholder) project management plan trackers to ensure beating and meeting key milestones
Manage project budgets and track and submit purchase orders as needed
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Internal – AbbVie Business Services Group, Digital Lab, Office of Ethics and Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, etc.), External - (AbbVie Congress & Engagement Vendor Partners)
Lead the branded/non-branded asset promotional approval process (Veeva) and ensure firewall compliance
Work closely with creative, CRM, content, and social media teams to coordinate congress messaging, collateral production, and release dates. Serve as a liaison across business development, asset/brand/function leadership, and marketing, sharing best practices and ensuring alignment of messaging, content, and deliverables
Initiate, execute, and strategically manage multiple projects, ensuring timely reporting of team activities, including providing project management for High Value Pre-Congress Engagements (ASCO & ASH)
Partner with AbbVie’s internal teams to set realistic timeframes for creation and proofing to meet event rollout dates. Ensure invitations and emails are deployed timely, and coordinate creation of registration materials, badges, printed collateral, and event kits
Secure venues, meeting space, and manage onsite schedules. Build elevated experiences which drive measurable business outcomes and pipeline acceleration. As needed, attend events to ensure expectations are met, coordinate modifications with external partners, manage event staff and vendors, and address attendee inquiries
Develop and implement SOPs for high value pre-congress engagements
Develop and maintain project trackers for coordination of milestones
Design & build exhibits: Partner with AbbVie’s Congress Agency of Record (AOR) and exhibit vendors to create impactful booths. Oversee vendor coordination inclusive of audio visual, booth design/fabrication, graphics, hospitality, shipping, and show services. Bring firsthand booth-build experience from concept through installation and dismantle (I&D)
Promote open and transparent communication to encourage collaboration and feedback across all levels
Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements to boost morale and motivation
Create an environment of trust, psychological safety, and respect where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute ideas
Hold team members accountable for deliverables while providing support and constructive feedback for improved performance
Foster diversity, inclusion, and equitable participation within project teams
Enable cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos to leverage broader organizational strengths
Model and reinforce a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and adaptability to change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of 5 years of congress/events/meeting planning work experience
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM), Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), or Digital Event Strategist (DES), or specialized training in congress and sponsorship management experience
Knowledge and understanding of the oncology therapeutic and commercial operations
Previous Veeva Promo mats (Medical/Promo/Regulatory) Routing experience
Strong budget management and project management skills
Ability to coordinate a cross-functional team, facilitate prominent levels of collaboration to achieve results
Ability to lead without authority, driving through execution across multiple functionally diverse stakeholders; thereby, organizing information in an appropriate format to gain stakeholder buy-in
Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environment
Excellent organizational skills with a history of trusted partnerships and achieving results while managing multiple projects concurrently
Ability to motivate and influence others without direct management authority with excellent diplomacy and facilitation skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess risks and benefits to make timely, sound decisions with various levels of information, and accept responsibly for meeting and/ or exceeding objectives
Highly organized, meets project deadlines and proactively delivers to fulfill business objectives
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other internet platforms/tools
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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