Business Unit Manager Gastro CZSK

About the role

AbbVie is looking for a Business Unit Manager Gastro to lead the strategic, commercial and financial direction of its Gastro business across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The role is accountable for brand strategy, sustainable business growth, cross-country and cross-functional execution, and for leading the commercial organisation to maximise performance and profitability while maintaining compliance and keeping patients at the centre of decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall Gastro business strategy across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, aligned with AbbVie's strategic priorities.
• Build and lead cross-functional Brand Teams, In-Field Teams and internal stakeholders; as Brand Team Leader, take accountability for brand team activities and processes.
• Own the end-to-end brand strategy and tactical execution, turning priorities into a clear commercial plan that delivers growth, margin and market impact.
• Account for brand financial performance, including Financial Plan, Focus/Update and Long Range Plan, with responsibility for resource allocation, investment discipline and P&L delivery.
• Set strategic direction for current and future products and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop the Sales and Marketing Team, using digital and AI tools, and set targets, incentives, KPIs and field effectiveness measures.
• Ensure timely market intelligence and business data inform strategic decisions and are communicated and executed in the field.
• Develop talent, strengthen succession pipelines and partner with Area and Global functions.
• Operate with strong business judgment and full compliance with AbbVie standards, policies and applicable laws.

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree.
• Proven leadership experience in sales and marketing within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong track record of defining strategy and turning it into measurable, executable business plans.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching and developing teams, including talent development and performance management.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare environment, market dynamics and the evolving commercial landscape.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation and influence across functions and levels.
• Local language proficiency, plus spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Strategic and tactical marketing and sales principles.
• Solid understanding of finance principles and commercial planning processes.
• Stakeholder management, communication and cross-functional leadership.