Business Unit Director, HCV, Specialty Care and Oncology

The Business Unit Director (BUD) will be the strategic and operational leader for AbbVie Taiwans assigned business unit. This role holds full P&L accountability responsible for shaping and executing a long-term growth strategy while ensuring short-term commercial excellence.

As a key member of the Taiwan Affiliate Leadership team Team (ALT) the BUD will partner with regional and global assigned Therapeutic Areas leadership to deliver transformative impact for patients and sustainable business performance for the organization. This position requires a highly experienced visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Define and execute the assigned Business Units long-term strategy aligned with AbbVies global priorities and local market realities.
• Translate market policy and scientific insights into actionable business strategies that expand access and maximize portfolio value.
• Lead portfolio optimization across multiple brands and indications covering all stages of the product lifecyclefrom launch to maturity and transition.
• Drive a culture of strategic agility ensuring the organization anticipates and adapts to changing market dynamics competition and reimbursement environment.

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Own full P&L and financial performance of the assigned business unit ensuring disciplined resource allocation and robust financial forecasting.
• Deliver high-impact launches with cross-functional alignment and excellence in execution.
• Ensure operational rigor integrating analytics and field insights into decision-making and performance management.
• Partner closely with Market Access Medical Affairs Government Affairs and Regulatory Affairs to ensure seamless market readiness and patient access.

Stakeholder & External Leadership

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with key opinion leaders academic institutions patient organizations and payer stakeholders.
• Represent AbbVie assigned BU externally as a thought leader and credible partner in Taiwans business ecosystem.
• Shape external policy and access environments through evidence-based engagement and value-driven communication.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Lead inspire and develop a diverse high-performing commercial organizationspanning sales marketing and cross-functional roles.
• Identify and cultivate emerging leaders creating a strong talent pipeline for AbbVie Taiwan and beyond.
• Foster collaboration across functions and geographies empowering teams with clear accountability and shared purpose.
• Build an environment that values integrity innovation inclusion and high performance in equal measure.

Qualifications :

Professional Experience

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry ideally including oncology or specialty care.
• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Pharmacy Medicine or Business; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams and managing P&L in a highly competitive fast-evolving therapeutic area.
• Proven success managing brands or portfolios across full product lifecycles (from pre-launch to maturity).
• Experience in at least one regional or global marketing role with exposure to cross-market strategy and best practices.
• At least one sales leadership position demonstrating strong in-field engagement and people development capabilities.
• Deep understanding of multi-stakeholder dynamics (HCPs payers policymakers advocacy groups) and Taiwans healthcare environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Medical Market Access and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• International experience (either lived or worked abroad) preferred.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Visionary: Designs and communicates a compelling patient-centered vision that drives alignment and action.
• Business Builder: Enjoys building scaling and transforming businesses with full accountability for performance.
• Decisive Leader: Makes sound high-stakes decisions amid uncertainty balancing risk and opportunity with sound judgment.
• Collaborative Influencer: Operates seamlessly across functions hierarchies and geographiesleading through influence as much as authority.
• Innovative Thinker: Challenges convention introducing disruptive yet pragmatic solutions that drive meaningful change.
• Talent Developer: Recognizes and grows diverse talent shaping future leaders within and beyond the business unit.
• Operationally Grounded: Balances strategic vision with a sharp focus on execution resource optimization and measurable results.

Additional Information :

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Employment Type :

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