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Brand & Creative Director

brunswick Mettawa, IL

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: We are looking for a customer-centric, innovative and digital-first brand and creative leader who will strongly position, and grow consumer awareness and demand of the Navico Group brand, and family of brands within. As the Brand and Creative Director, you will lead the development and execution of cutting-edge creative strategies across multiple marketing channels for our technology-focused products. You will take ownership of the creative vision for the Navico Group brand, and the family of brands within, driving ownable and differentiated expressions of each. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to align creative efforts with business objectives, inspiring your team to produce outstanding work that delivers measurable results. Additionally, you’ll consult and mentor to help guide toward best practices across key projects and brands within the Brunswick Enterprise. This role involves an equal mix of creative strategy development, creative excellence from concepting through execution and team leadership. Creative Leadership and Excellence Lead the development of a cohesive creative strategy for complex products that aligns with business objectives and resonates with target audiences (both B2B and B2C) across channels like digital, print, TV, sponsorships, social and experiential channels. Develop compelling concepts that support positioning and messaging narratives across different channels – matching the concept to the medium and audience. Position our brands through segment-specific campaigns to elevate the brand and resonate with consumers. Define and shape the brand identity across all mediums, ensuring a strong, unified voice and visual direction that differentiates our brands in the marketplace. Foster innovation and push creative boundaries by identifying emerging brand and creative trends and treatments, encouraging the team to experiment with new concepts, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge and drive demand. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Act as the primary creative liaison with senior marketing leadership, product, and sales teams, translating business objectives into actionable creative strategies. Work closely with marketing leadership to develop long-term creative roadmaps and ensure creative efforts align with broader business goals, product launches, and campaign priorities. Spearhead cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that creative efforts amplify marketing campaigns and reinforce brand synergies across all platforms. Apply best practices for creative excellence within Navico to key projects and brands within the broader Brunswick Enterprise. Team Leadership & Development Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Empower team members by providing guidance on prioritizing work, problem-solving, and refining their craft, ensuring professional growth and alignment with organizational needs. Establish and optimize the creative team structure and processes to ensure agility, efficiency, and the ability to scale creative efforts in response to evolving business demands. Ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while proactively addressing challenges or delays. Brand Stewardship & Market Insight Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our technology brands and competitors, continuously identifying opportunities to refine and evolve the creative approach to meet market trends. Oversee the translation of brand identity into creative executions, ensuring that messaging and visuals reflect the unique personality and value proposition of each brand. Results-Driven Creative Impact Champion data-driven creative decision-making, incorporating performance metrics and consumer insights to optimize campaigns and content for impact. Required Skills and Experience Minimum of 10+ years of leading creative for digital-first consumer, preferably technology, brand and creative strategy and development experience with a minimum of 6+ years of creative team leadership experience at a creative director/senior creative leader level. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts or Design. Technology products/services experience highly preferred. Strong digital expertise – creative development expertise for digital product and performance marketing channels like: web, e-commerce, digital display and social advertising, e-catalogues. Equally skilled in strategic planning and the ability to drive creative and brand execution across a variety of initiatives. Strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process. Ability to make evaluative judgments and rationalize creative direction. Outstanding customer focus and critical thinking skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong drive for results. Strong project management skills; ability to manage and maintain multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Behavioral Characteristics Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions. Ability to build partnerships and strong relationships with internal and external partners and vendors. Comfortable interacting with different levels of management and leading global teams. Ability to guide decision making with strategic insight and rationale. Strong leader with the ability to transition effortlessly from visionary planner to hands-on executor, as situations demand it. Proactive approach to problem identification and solving. Willingness to go the extra mile to meet deadlines and achieve results with a keen attention to detail. Ability to adapt and work in a progressive, dynamic, changing environment. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment and provide quick turn-around. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards ! Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Marketing Manager I/II Oncology

Allergan Mettawa, IL

Company Description 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Marketing Manager, Consumer reports to the Director, Consumer Marketing, Elahere, Franchise E. This person will assist with the creation of non-personal promotional materials and execution of non-personal media strategy and help develop consumer marketing materials. The Marketing Manager will have a critical role developing materials and programs for the brand in partnership with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, serving as the source of brand knowledge and delivery excellence. This individual will be a strategic partner to our digital lab and media partners to establish highly effective materials and communications to patients and their caregivers. As a member of the Elahere Marketing Team, this person must demonstrate strong competency in communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills to successfully execute against the brand’s strategic plans. Strong collaboration with the sales team, public affairs team and advocacy team is essential in this role. Key Job Responsibilities Develop consumer marketing materials that pull through the brand strategy, including digital and non-personal assets Strategic lead for the non-personal and consumer media strategy, helping to identify new opportunities to reach more patients efficiently and effectively Partner with medical, legal, and regulatory teams to review and approve promotional materials Partner with MABI to gain insights and deep understanding of our patients Support and participate in business and marketing plans development Bring innovative opportunities to differentiate brand and educate patients Collaborate and communicate with multiple agencies and external vendors to plan for, prioritize, and execute brand tactics Operate in compliance with all AbbVie internal policies (ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies) and applicable external regulatory requirements Qualifications This role can be hired as a Grade 18 or 19; candidate experience will determine grade BA/BS required; MBA preferred Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry, or related experience required At least 2 years of consumer marketing experience with a track record of tactic delivery and evidence of marketing competencies, including a strong background in media Track record of effective execution and pull through, cross functional leadership, and positive results Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to make effective presentations to internal and external customers, sales teams, and senior management Ability to work across multiple stakeholders Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills Strong interpersonal skills Financial/budgetary experience Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Associate Director, Global Category Lead (Marketing and Print)

AbbVie Mettawa, IL

Company Description 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok. Job Description The Associate Director, Global Category Lead – Creative/Print will serve as a primary strategic leader and stakeholder manager within AbbVie’s Commercial/Aesthetics Procurement team. This person will actively drive the development and implementation of strategies associated with our creative/digital agencies and print partner at the enterprise/global level. The role will work closely with other leaders across procurement, commercial, and finance functions to serve as consultative business partner and lead strategic supplier initiatives to drive improved financial, operational, and marketing performance. Core responsibilities: Lead a small team of procurement professionals with a vision of becoming best-in-class “investment managers” and strategic advisors for partners in commercial who directly own and manage promotional spend and marketing/print activity. Understand brand strategy and how it affects demand of creative/digital/production/print tactics, using the knowledge to enhance ways of working with internal and external partners. Partner with AbbVie’s Agency Relations, Marketing Operations, Digital Lab, and ADL teams to review enterprise and market trends and translate into actionable projects that drive new and diverse value across the organization, balancing both efficiency and effectiveness. Develop long-range Category strategies that incorporate innovation roadmaps, improve vendor performance, and generate value beyond savings. Work closely alongside the Media Category team on shared, enterprise initiatives. Serve as liaison between business leaders and key agency/supplier partners to continually improve vendor relationships/performance and go-to-market strategies related to advertising. Manage a procurement category team that is global in nature, developing strategies in consideration of international requirements and specifications. Occasional early-morning or late-evening calls are possible to accommodate team members in other time zones. Actively manage and nurture supplier relationships through hosting QBRs and engaging in future-oriented strategic planning in accordance with AbbVie’s strategic needs. Act as lead for commercial partnership contract negotiations (MSAs, SOWs, JBPs), factoring in business priorities, supplier imperatives, and other considerations while leveraging data from multiple systems or other inputs. Lead for end-to-end sourcing events (RFP / RFI / RFQ / Pricing Auctions), working with a team of sourcing experts, to identify potential vendors and execute on category strategy. Partner with Procurement Managers related to teams to prospect, source, and develop preferred supplier networks, improving overall partnership value. Perform and collect due diligence information required for evaluating and approving new and existing suppliers. Data analysis for procurement projects and supplier management (supplier metrics and research, master data, market basket analysis, pricing analysis, monthly/quarterly reporting of KPIs, savings reporting). Improve supplier service levels by integrating business-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Partner with related teams, including legal, to draft contracts while keeping close contact with respective suppliers to ensure timely completion and execution. Implement short-term and long-term cost reduction strategies and work with high ethical standards, in compliance with the law and AbbVie policies and procedures. Participate as category thought-leader in all Procurement-related initiatives and exercises, like those related to our ongoing Procurement Transformation. Managing, motivating, and developing a team of three (3) direct reports in addition to one (1) dotted-line relationship residing outside the United States. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 8 years equivalent work experience. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the creative or brand marketing field, possessing a strong working knowledge overall marketing operations, strategy, and spend activities. Deep knowledge of the industry dynamics, cost structures, and success criteria of a variety of creative tactics (visual aids, banners, emails, videos, websites, etc.). Similar knowledge across experiential tactics (meetings, events, symposia) a plus. Acute understanding of creative agency and content strategy and its role/impact on overall marketing and brand management, as well as its connection to data strategy and patient experience. Knowledge and experience managing external operations related to print and fulfillment networks for promotional activity. Solid understanding of holistic creative/media agency operations and processes, including how marketing/print tactics work together to achieve brand goals. Ability to effectively communicate, especially with senior executives both internally and externally, with a knack for selling new or unique strategies or considerations. Demonstrates a high proficiency in account management and/or client service skills. Experience drafting sophisticated and detailed documentation related to Agency operational procedures, governing contracts, and scope considerations. Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate workload across multiple projects and team members. Ability to develop, nurture, and grow relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Ability to collaborate strongly in a highly-matrixed, cross-functional environment. Time spent in a procurement or finance management role highly preferred. Time spent in a creative agency strategy, operations, or account management role highly preferred. Time spent in a pharmaceutical marketing role highly preferred. Experience within marketing technology or ad-tech/e-commerce platforms preferred. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction. Strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Interest and experience in developing high-performing teams. This role has three (3) direct reports and one indirect report outside of the United States. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 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. 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, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html #J-18808-Ljbffr