Associate Director, Category Management Market Research, Data, Analytics
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Job Location:
Mettawa, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
The Associate Director Category Management Market Research Data & Analytics will serve as the primary strategic leader and stakeholder manager within AbbVies Commercial Procurement team overseeing the global Market Research Data & Analytics category. This leader will actively drive the development and execution of strategies related to commercial data analytics and data services. The role focuses on optimizing quality unifying access and streamlining analytics for a diverse set of pharma-specific data including sales patient prescriber claims and promotional analytics. The position will partner closely with AbbVies Analytics & Business Insights IT and cross-functional procurement teams to deliver improved financial operational and marketing outcomes.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of category management professionals to create best-in-class strategies for commercial data and analytics procurement.
- Build comprehensive long-range category strategies for sourcing and managing data sets such as sales data physician and prescriber data patient-level claims data promotional response data and market analytics
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality unify access protocols and streamline analytics workflows across business units and work cross-functionally to implement.
- Build constructive relationships with stakeholders in functions related to data governance and technology driving alignment and influencing business strategy.
- Lead supplier segmentation performance management and governance processes
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management activities driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborate to co develop solutions that delver on long term business needs. Work in partnership to host QBRs conduct due diligence evaluate service levels and integrate business-specific KPIs.
- Develop and activate mitigation strategies to proactively define and manage procurement risk
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ/Pricing Auctions) with support from a sourcing team to identify and onboard data and analytics vendors in alignment with category strategies.
- Serve as lead for contract negotiations (MSAs SOWs JBPs) with support from a contracting team factoring in business and compliance priorities leveraging multiple data sources.
- Partner with related teams (legal compliance finance) to draft and execute contracts ensuring risk mitigation compliance and timely delivery.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support innovation and transformation initiatives in commercial analytics.
- Contribute to a cross functional team that informs strategic decision making by leveraging market intelligence staying abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and market dynamics.
- Mentor Category Managers and Procurement Specialists contributing to talent development and functional capability building.
- Implement short- and long-term cost reduction strategies while operating with high ethical standards and in compliance with AbbVie policies and procedures.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in business analytics supply chain or related discipline (masters preferred) OR 8 years equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years experience in procurement supply chain or category management specifically with commercial data or analytics in pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
- Demonstrated expertise managing supplier relationships and leading business reviews for data or analytics solutions.
- In-depth understanding of pharma-specific data types: sales tracking patient and claims data prescriber and physician analytics promotional impact and market research data.
- Solid understanding of industry dynamics cost structures compliance standards and regulatory constraints for data and analytics.
- Strong executive communication and conversational skills.
- Strong communication and consensus-building skills with mid-to-senior management and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Advanced project management ability to execute multiple strategic initiatives and drive results.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook); experience with relevant data analysis tools preferred.
- Self-motivated resilient collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
- Experience in talent/team development strongly preferred.
Additional Information :
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 short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
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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Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
