Director, Competitive Intelligence

Job Description

The CI (Competitive Intelligence) Director, Oncology, supports strategic commercial efforts by providing objective, in‑depth, and actionable intelligence on current and future market and competitive forces across the oncology portfolio. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to US Franchise Leadership, with deep expertise in competitive drivers, market dynamics, and oncology BU CI best practices. In addition to leading CI strategy within a specific therapeutic area, the Director is accountable for pan‑oncology competitive intelligence deliverables, people leadership, and the development of a high‑performing oncology CI team.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise & Pan‑Oncology Leadership

• Own and deliver pan‑oncology competitive intelligence strategies, ensuring consistency, prioritization, and strategic alignment across multiple brands and indications
• Anticipate and elevate cross‑franchise implications of competitor actions, scientific advancements, and pipeline and commercial trends
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior commercial, franchise, and functional leaders on broader oncology competitive risk and opportunity
• Coordinate and execute company‑wide CI activities at scientific and medical congresses, consolidating insights and implications for senior stakeholders across all tumor types
• Own the development of tools that can be leveraged to speed time to insight for oncology CI lead and stakeholders
• Establish CI governance, prioritization frameworks, and operating models that balance brand‑specific and franchise and BU needs
• Represent Oncology CI in enterprise projects and forums, initiative planning, and cross‑portfolio discussions

Core CI Responsibilities For Assigned Brand

• Lead CI strategy within assigned oncology therapeutic areas, translating competitor activity and market events into clear near‑ and long‑term business implications
• Provide an objective commercial viewpoint on disruptive forces and emerging competitive dynamics, grounded in deep analysis of healthcare, commercial, clinical, and scientific data
• Drive and execute CI plans, including primary and secondary intelligence collection, vendor management, synthesis, and dissemination
• Act as a CI subject matter expert, modeling best practices in ethical intelligence gathering and application
• Partner cross‑functionally (e.g., APEX, Medical, Access, Regulatory) to ensure integrated and enterprise‑relevant CI viewpoints; work to expand partnerships with cross‑functional partners to increase depth of competitive insights
• Ensure all CI activities are conducted in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines
• Partner with other Competitive Intelligence teams to optimize investment, alignment, and avoid duplication of effort

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Directly lead, coach, and develop a team of CI professionals, fostering strong performance, engagement, and career development
• Set clear expectations, priorities, and development plans for team members, aligned with business needs and CI maturity goals
• Build scalable CI capabilities, processes, and standards to support growing oncology and enterprise CI demands
• Model inclusive leadership behaviors and promote a high‑trust, high‑accountability culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (life science or related degree is a plus). MBA or related graduate degree is preferred. (Masters or PhD in life science discipline is a plus).
• Minimum of 12+ years in pharma/biotech or management consulting, with 7+ years of competitive intelligence experience
• Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, and creativity in problem solving
• Ability to interact effectively with/present to all levels of the organization, from Product Managers to Senior Executives
• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment and standing out as a successful collaborator
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports
• Proven experience supporting oncology franchises and/or pan‑portfolio strategies
• Strong track record of influencing senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments
• Strong collaborator with the ability to lead through influence as well as authority
• Ability to be agile & nimble to changing business conditions, strong collaboration, and teamwork across functional groups to contribute to a productive work culture. Lead strategically and create trust and respect within the department
• Ability to interact effectively with/present to all levels of the organization, expertise in PowerPoint.

Travel

Travel: Yes—10%

Additional Information

• 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.