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Specialty Representative, Migraine - Des Moines, IA

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 XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city. Talent will be hired at a level commensurate with experience.

Execute brand strategy and tactics in field, sales performance, effectively manage assigned territory and targeted accounts, build strong customer relationships and customer needs solving capability to maximize short and long term sales performance placing the patient into the center of any efforts and operating within AbbVie’s business code of conduct, policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

  • Deliver sales performance, brand KPIs, financial targets, marketing objectives, etc. to meet or exceed on those objectives.
  • Create pre-call plan objectives and execute post-call evaluation to continuously improve sales performance. Effectively handle objections, misunderstandings, concerns and consistently gain logical and reasonable calls to action to close on every sales call.
  • Proactively and continuously aspire to serve customer needs, customer expectations and challenges to build trusted customer relationships and to achieve win-win agreements between AbbVie and customers
  • Develop and execute a call plan that achieves set call metrics and optimizes coverage and frequency to key customers to maximize access and sales opportunities.
  • Continuously build understanding on customer needs and expectations, territory market landscape, competitors, market segments/dynamics, accounts, disease, product, clinical and sales expertise and share this market intelligence information with in-field team, brand team and sales manager to achieve alignment, to anticipate environmental changes and challenges and to optimize brand strategy and its execution.
  • Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition with health providers assigned and identify, develop, and maintain disease state experts and speakers/advocates to maximize brand performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required
  • Relevant and equivalent industry experience required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is at least five (5) years of experience with three (3) or more years of experience within the pharmaceutical/health/science industry preferred and a high school diploma/GED required
  • Proven track record of leadership success and solid presentation skills. Strong business acumen and proficient use of business tools; possesses strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
  • Proactively identifies customer style / behavior and adapts quickly all aspects of selling approach. Operates effectively in a matrix environment.
  • Preferred: Proven track record of success in sales performance within respective therapeutic areas.
  • Preferred: Commercial pharmaceutical industry experiences such as physician/account based selling, training, managed health care or marketing preferred.
  • Preferred: Demonstrates in-depth scientific, therapeutic, product, and competitive knowledge and is recognized as an expert resource by all relevant stakeholders
  • Preferred: English language proficiency verbally and in writing (for all non-English speaking countries).
  • An essential requirement of your position is to satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory. You must also be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials.
  • These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or cities. Please remember that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all HCIR credentialing requirements and for any associated liability for failing to do so. AbbVie has resources available to you to help answer questions you may have.
  • Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
  • Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.

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. ​

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

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

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What You Should Know About Specialty Representative, Migraine - Des Moines, IA, AbbVie

Join AbbVie as a Specialty Representative for Migraine in Des Moines, IA, and be part of our mission to transform lives through innovative medicines. As a field-based representative, you'll be at the forefront of delivering our brand strategy while effectively managing your assigned territory. It’s more than just sales – this role emphasizes building strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the care they need. With a keen focus on customer engagement, you'll execute marketing objectives and sales performance metrics, continually striving to meet and exceed targets. Your responsibilities will include creating strategic call plans, understanding market dynamics, and leveraging intelligence to enhance AbbVie’s products. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, but strong candidates with substantial industry experience are highly encouraged to apply. If you’re looking to make a real impact in the field of migraine treatment and thrive in a dynamic environment, AbbVie offers not only a competitive compensation package, but also a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Let’s drive innovation together and give patients hope and relief from migraines!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Specialty Representative, Migraine - Des Moines, IA Role at AbbVie
What qualifications are required for the Specialty Representative position at AbbVie in Des Moines, IA?

For the Specialty Representative role at AbbVie in Des Moines, IA, a Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy, or a related field is preferred. However, relevant experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable, with at least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including three years in a direct sales environment. Candidates should possess strong presentation skills, business acumen, and the ability to adapt quickly to customer needs.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Specialty Representative at AbbVie?

As a Specialty Representative at AbbVie, your key responsibilities include executing brand strategy in the field, managing your assigned territory effectively, and building lasting relationships with healthcare providers. You will need to deliver on sales performance and marketing objectives, handle objections, and create strategic plans for customer interactions while thoroughly understanding customer needs and market dynamics.

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How does AbbVie support its Specialty Representatives in their roles?

AbbVie supports its Specialty Representatives through a comprehensive training program that enhances your knowledge of products, market dynamics, and sales strategies. Collaboration with in-field teams and access to resources ensures you’re well equipped to address customer needs effectively and drive performance in your territory.

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What kind of career growth opportunities are available for Specialty Representatives at AbbVie?

AbbVie values professional development and offers numerous career growth opportunities for Specialty Representatives. As you excel in your role, you may have the chance to advance into senior sales positions, management roles, or even expand into different therapeutic areas, while benefitting from AbbVie’s commitment to employee development and success.

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What is AbbVie’s stance on diversity and inclusion for Specialty Representatives?

AbbVie is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, emphasizing the importance of hiring individuals from all backgrounds. This commitment extends to Specialty Representatives, fostering an environment that respects and values differing perspectives and experiences, ultimately enhancing collaboration and innovation.

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