Medical Excellence Lead (all genders)

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.

Your responsibilities:

• Professional and disciplinary leadership of a Medical Excellence & Operations team with two direct full-time equivalents
• Direct reporting to the Head of Medical Excellence & Operations
• Office location is Wiesbaden (3 days/week), 2 flexible days
• Ensure compliance of all Medical Excellence & Operations activities with AbbVie processes, ethics, regulatory requirements, and applicable law
• Implementation of local Medical Excellence strategy and further development of processes and standards to ensure sustainable excellence of infield teams
• Proactive co-design and implementation of global strategies in a cross-functional environment; close collaboration with Headquarters, CEX, BTS, and Therapeutic Areas
• Leadership and execution of digital transformation projects (e.g., internet presence, multi-/omnichannel communication, capability building for medical teams)
• Monitoring and evaluation of market trends and derivation of strategic recommendations, including implementation planning
• Strategic consulting for local and global leadership on medical projects, especially within the FutureFit program
• Development and tracking of KPIs (SMART outcome measures) in close coordination with senior leadership and therapeutic areas
• Leadership, promotion, and development of team members, as well as management of joint goal achievement and change processes
• Responsibility for cost control and budget compliance of all activities

How you make a difference:

• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop highly qualified teams
• Successful leadership experience in matrix organizations and stakeholder management
• Strategic and analytical thinking, openness to new approaches, and ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented working style; skill in integrating diverging interests
• High level of organizational talent, implementation strength, and goal orientation
• Strong commitment to compliance, scientific integrity, and quality standards
• Passion for digital trends (Digital Native)
• Solid scientific understanding of AbbVie’s products and sound business acumen

Education / Knowledge

• Completed (preferably scientific/medical) university degree, ideally with a doctorate (e.g., MD/PhD)
• In-depth knowledge of drug development and clinical research
• Very good English and German language skills, spoken and written
• Solid experience in project management and office software, as well as industry-specific tools
• Experience with budget responsibility
• Strong familiarity with AbbVie and its integrated brand planning approach

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a comparable role
• Proven experience in successful stakeholder and relationship management
• Several years of leadership experience including project management, planning, budgeting, and process-defined work
• Experience in Medical Affairs and a deep understanding of infield roles in the pharmaceutical industry

What we offer you:

• A diverse and international work environment with broad scope for creative influence
• Participation in an open corporate culture with attractive remuneration
• Comprehensive onboarding accompanied by a mentor
• Flexible working models for your work-life balance
• Modern company health management
• Social benefits and diverse career opportunities in an international corporation
• Excellent development programs and a strong global network
• Multiple awards as a "Great Place to Work"
• Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental – we celebrate diversity and respect every individual

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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