Director, Brand Team Lead, IMCO – Ozurdex

Job Description

This position is responsible for developing and leading the global brand strategy for Ozurdex, partnering with international markets to drive the launch and optimize on-market performance in alignment with international business needs and local business unit dynamics. The role encompasses a "One Abb Vie" mindset to foster cross‑functional and cross‑market alignment.

• Provide overarching leadership and direction for marketing vision, strategies, plans, and resource investments for Ozurdex franchise and/or functional unit
• Align and lead the global charge, ensuring strategies reflect a “One Abb Vie” mindset
• Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability for Ozurdex brand globally
• Influence and persuade across multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Lead and develop direct, indirect, and cross‑business teams, infusing Abb Vie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy
• Use coaching to create high‑performing teams, elevating marketing skills and knowledge
• Determine appropriate actions, execution, tracking, and monitoring of Ozurdex marketing plans
• Maintain market awareness and triangulate market dynamics, constituents’ needs, and business priorities for market‑advantaged action
• Formulate, adjust, and execute business plans to achieve objectives and goals, including financial results, constituents and market impact
• Drive growth, market share, and penetration for Ozurdex
• Recommend and take strategic decisions and actions for Abb Vie, franchise, and brand at varying lifecycle stages
• Lead cross‑functional International Brand Team (INBT) and direct strategic discussions
• Collaborate with affiliates and US team to align on positioning/co‑positioning
• Oversee product lifecycle management for Ozurdex
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of ACE

• Accountable for international strategy deployment (e.g., 1‑7‑5 framework)
• Lead and align tactical plans for Ozurdex globally
• Maintain cross‑functional network to facilitate strategy and promotion
• Champion Ozurdex brand strategy within ACE planning

• Director‑level marketing experience
• Expertise in strategic brand planning and franchise management
• Significant leadership experience in sales or marketing, preferably in affiliate or international markets
• Strong understanding of Ophthalmology therapeutic area, specifically retina is preferred

• 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.

Abb Vie 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.