Associate Director, Emerging Channel Insights & Analytics – Market Access & Patient Services

AbbVie

Associate Director providing analytics leadership for AbbVie’s APEX function. Driving impactful insights for market access and policy strategies.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,500 - $268,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive analytical expertise in healthcare market access, with a strong focus on payer dynamics and policy analysis. Proven ability to communicate complex insights effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving strategic decision-making and collaboration.

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Healthcare Market Access ExperienceAnalytical Insights ExpertiseStrong Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingInfluencing Without Authority

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisScenario ModelingMarket Access StrategiesAnalytics Infrastructure EnhancementsPayer KnowledgePolicy AnalysisData InterpretationBusiness Impact AnalysisRegulatory Trends MonitoringDeep Dive Analytics

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (MBA or Related Business/Science)

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsHealthcare PolicyPublic PolicyGovernment AffairsHealth PlansPBMsHospitalsSpecialty PharmaciesInsurance Channel ExperienceCommercial Market Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and execution (hands-on performing) of analytics to inform market access strategies, price reform and policy analysis, with actionable recommendations for AbbVie leadership.
Identify payer opportunities/threats through deep dive analytics ('Follow the Dollar', claims analysis, and scenario modeling).
Foster positive relationships and close collaboration with teams including Government Affairs, Finance, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Brand, and Market Access.
Communicate complex findings and insight-driven narratives to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, enabling improved payer knowledge and strategic decision-making.
Monitor external environment and translate emerging trends (political, regulatory, legislative, commercial) into strategic recommendations for AbbVie’s business evolution.
Advise on analytics infrastructure enhancements to drive business impact.
Own responsibility for activities within relevant workstreams, and engage and inspire cross functional stakeholders to advance towards clear objectives and strategies; make quick, but informed decisions, as appropriate, to ensure best paths forward in the midst of change market and policy dynamics.
Constantly engage, guide, and support cross-functional team to address roadblocks, challenges, resourcing constraints and other dynamics.
Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders.
Work effectively with internal stakeholders, external market experts and partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree (MBA or related business/science) preferred
10+ years of progressive hands-on analytical/ insights experience in healthcare industry (pharma, consulting, government affairs, market access, public policy, etc.)
5+ years hands-on analytical/ insights experience in pharmaceutical market access experience with deep understanding of Health Plans, PBMs, Hospitals, Specialty Pharmacies, and healthcare policy stakeholders.
Strong insurance channel experience and understanding (i.e. Medicare, Commercial etc.)
Strong business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, and executive presence.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into compelling, concise messages.
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and experience in collaborative, dynamic environments.
Exceptional communications and executive presence, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, strong ability to influence without authority, the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, a proven track record of being able to work drive towards deadlines and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational and external environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
participation in short-term incentive programs