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 DescriptionAs a key leader within APEX MAPS Trade, this role will lead trade and distribution analytics & insights to support Market Access, Trade, and Brand stakeholders. The individual will use secondary data, syndicated sources, and research to evaluate specialty pharmacy, wholesaler, GPO, FFS, inventory, and channel performance; identify risks and opportunities; and translate insights into clear recommendations that support market access trade and distribution strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead trade and distribution analytics and research to inform strategy, evaluate contract and program performance, and quantify ROI across therapeutic areas and customer segments.
- Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Trade & Distribution, Brand Marketing, Finance, Legal, Pricing, HEOR, Patient Services, and franchise teams to influence strategic decisions and portfolio impact.
- Plan and execute analytics and primary research to support commercialized brands across specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, payors, GPOs, wholesalers, and patient services stakeholders.
- Pull, integrate, and analyze internal and syndicated data to generate insights on channel performance, patient access, distribution flow, and commercial risks and opportunities.
- Develop and apply advanced analytical models to assess payer, channel, and trade dynamics and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Drive KPI reporting, standardized performance measurement, and Trade Quarterly Business Reviews to monitor product, program, and channel performance.
- Evaluate the value and impact of Specialty Pharmacy, FFS, and GPO contracts, and develop data-driven strategies to identify value-based opportunities with trading partners.
- Evaluate specialty pharmacy, wholesaler, GPO, FFS, inventory, and channel performance to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
- Communicate clear, actionable recommendations to leadership and guide vendors and team members to deliver high-quality analytics, research, and insights on time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus 5 years of experience as a consultant or analyst with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including 5 years of relevant experience in the following areas; or alternatively, a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a consultant or analyst with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including 3 years of relevant experience in the following areas.
- Applying practical statistical methods, including trend analysis, multivariate analysis, forecasting, ROI measurement, and scenario analysis, using pharmaceutical and trade data sources including CMS, IQVIA, Symphony Health, Rebate, EDI 867 (Product Transfer & Resale), EDI 852 (Product Activity), and HIRC.
- Performing data analysis using each of the following tools: SQL, Advanced Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI; Experience with Python or R is preferred.
- Ability to pull, integrate, validate, and analyze internal and syndicated pharmaceutical data to generate insights on channel performance, patient access, distribution flow, commercial opportunities, risks, and trade impact.
- Demonstrated ability to lead both analytics and primary research activities in support of supply chain stakeholders, including specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, and patient services.
- Experience leading analytics and primary research to support trade, distribution, and supply chain stakeholders, including specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, GPOs, and patient services.
- Proven business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, executive presence, and the ability to influence without authority across cross-functional partners and leadership.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively, clearly, and concisely.
- Ability to effectively use AI tools to improve analytics, reporting, and communication while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance.
- Ability to synthesize complex analytics, research, and trade/distribution data into clear, concise, and persuasive recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and resourcefulness in a dynamic, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.
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 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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus five years of experience as a consultant or analyst with a pharmaceutical manufacturer and five years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus three years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturer experience
- Experience applying statistical methods including trend analysis, multivariate analysis, forecasting, ROI measurement, and scenario analysis
- Experience using pharmaceutical and trade data sources including CMS, IQVIA, Symphony Health, Rebate, EDI 867, EDI 852, and HIRC
- Experience using SQL, Advanced Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI
- Experience pulling, integrating, validating, and analyzing internal and syndicated pharmaceutical data
- Experience leading analytics and primary research for trade, distribution, supply chain, pharmacy, wholesaler, GPO, and patient services stakeholders
- Business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, executive presence, and ability to influence without authority
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to use AI tools to improve analytics, reporting, and communication while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance
- Ability to synthesize complex analytics and trade or distribution data into persuasive recommendations
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and resourcefulness
- Experience with Python or R
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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What We Do
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, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
