Account Manager II

We’re a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

The Account Manager II - Ad Agency serves as the primary liaison between the AbbVie Ad Agency and US and Global Immunology brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency. Working in partnership with the Agency’s creative staff and external resources/suppliers, the position provides strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet their business objectives/sales goals.

* Maintain knowledge of AbbVie guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, ePASS and ZINC review and corporate compliance. * Possess a thorough understanding of their accounts’ product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal position. * Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving. * Demonstrate critical creative thinking and problem solving skills. * Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload. * Demonstrate leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes. * Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment. **Project/Process Management** * Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs * Recommend key promotional tactics that align with the strategy and goals of the brand. * Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders. * Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to. * Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget. * Develop annual forecasts. * Conduct financial reconciliations on a monthly basis. * Track time on a daily basis. **Accountability & Scope:** * Reports to AbbVie Ad Agency Senior Account Manager * Partners with creative team on project initiatives * Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget * Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

**Basic:** * Bachelor degree required * 10 - 12+ years of experience **Preferred:** * Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable * Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred * In-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plus **Key AbbVie Competencies:** * Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written * High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role * Ability to manage high volume project scope in a fast paced creative environment * Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details