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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.

  • 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
  • Proactively identifies customer style / behavior and quickly adapts to all aspects of selling approach. Understands and leverages findings to develop sales strategies.
  • Operates effectively in a matrix environment. Offers innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities to address challenges. Provides impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipates and responds to changes.
  • Demonstrates in-depth scientific, therapeutic, product, and competitive knowledge and is recognized as an expert resource by all relevant stakeholders. Strong business acumen and proficient use of business tools; possesses strategic and critical thinking capabilities. Influences others and is viewed as a credible and respected role model and resource among peers. Builds collaborative partnership with district colleagues and matrix team, etc.
  • Leads by example; Consistently displays positive behaviors and peer coaching through changing and challenging environments. Documented success in leadership and support role of increased responsibility at the district, region and/or organizational levels.
  • Preferred: Proven track record of success in sales performance within respective therapeutic areas. Commercial pharmaceutical industry experiences such as physician/account-based selling, training, managed health care or marketing preferred. English language proficiency verbally and in writing (for all non-English speaking countries).
  • Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet safe driving requirements.
  • 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.

Key Stakeholders 

External: Specialty Physicians in Therapeutic brand area, pharmacists, nurses, others depending on brand plan.
Internal: In-field team members, Sales Management (i.e. DSM), Marketing Management, Training, Customer Excellence, & Brand Plan stakeholders.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​​

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  • 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. ​​

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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:

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What You Should Know About Specialty Representative, Migraine - New York City, NY , AbbVie

Join AbbVie as a Specialty Representative, Migraine in the bustling heart of New York City, and be a part of a mission dedicated to delivering innovative medicines that address serious health issues. In this dynamic field-based role, you’ll leverage your skills to drive sales performance and meet essential brand KPIs, ensuring not just your success but also contributing to the well-being of patients dealing with migraines. You’ll develop pre-call objectives, engage with healthcare professionals, and design strategic plans that ensure optimal coverage and is rooted deeply in understanding customer needs across the territory. Your ability to connect, build trusted relationships, and tailor solutions will play a pivotal role in establishing AbbVie as a leader in healthcare. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders to share valuable market insights that will optimize brand strategies. If you possess a Bachelor’s degree—preferably in health, sciences, pharmacy, or a relevant field—and have at least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply! Your proactive attitude, sharp business acumen, and mastery of sales strategies will be instrumental in helping us overcome challenges and exceed expectations. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead by example while making a tangible difference in the lives of patients. Let’s work together to unlock potential and achieve remarkable outcomes with AbbVie!

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What are the responsibilities of a Specialty Representative, Migraine at AbbVie?

As a Specialty Representative, Migraine at AbbVie, your main responsibilities include delivering exceptional sales performance by meeting financial targets and marketing objectives. You will create detailed pre-call plans, engage health providers, and continuously enhance your sales strategies based on customer feedback and market insights. Your role will involve building strong relationships with healthcare professionals while navigating the complexities of the competitive landscape in migraine treatments.

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To be eligible for the Specialty Representative, Migraine position at AbbVie, candidates should typically hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as health, sciences, or pharmacy. Alternatively, extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry—ideally at least five years with a strong background in sales or account management—can substitute for a degree. Your ability to adapt to various customer behaviors and leverage market knowledge will also be crucial.

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Excelling as a Specialty Representative, Migraine at AbbVie requires a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to build trusted relationships with healthcare providers. Develop strong pre-call strategies, actively listen to customer feedback, and consistently work on improving sales tactics. Additionally, staying updated on industry trends and scientific knowledge related to migraine treatments will keep you ahead and help you deliver the best solutions to your clients.

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What type of training does AbbVie provide for Specialty Representatives?

AbbVie offers comprehensive training programs for its Specialty Representatives. These include onboarding processes that cover product knowledge, market dynamics, and effective sales techniques. Continuous learning opportunities are available to help you refine your skills and stay updated on new treatments and therapies in the field of migraine management, equipping you for long-term success.

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As a Specialty Representative, Migraine at AbbVie, there are numerous opportunities for career progression. Your track record of success can lead to elevated roles within the sales team or transitions into marketing, training, or management positions. AbbVie is committed to fostering talent and provides the resources and support necessary for career advancement.

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