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About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Account Specialist role promotes a product to community practices and health systems. Customer accounts may include community/private practices, community-based hospitals, academic medical centers, and government accounts (military treatment facilities and/or Veteran’s Affairs Medical Centers). The Account Specialist develops and maintains relationships with various accounts/departments such as neurology, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, and pharmacy. Or in Urology, specialists such as urology, urogynecology, obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and reconstructive surgery.
Responsibilities
- Promote a product to meet/exceed sales goals in community/private practices as well as hospitals/health systems.
- Identify/uncover customer needs (training, clinical, operational, reimbursement) and address with appropriate AbbVie resources.
- Provide education and clinical/injection training for residents, fellows, and other key hospital personnel.
- Expert delivery of anatomical/procedural information and training, including the appropriate use of anatomical terminology to train injection paradigms/postures while highlighting various anatomical and injection insights and considerations.
- Effectively utilize AbbVie's sales and data resources to enhance productivity and growth of AbbVie products while implementing U.S. Marketing Plan.
- Collaborate with other Account Specialists to promote the product for approved indications and execute individual, department, or group resident/fellow trainings within hospital/health system accounts.
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 technical experience with three (3) or more years of experience within sales preferred and a high school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with Buy & Bill and/or Specialty Pharmacy products is preferred, in both health systems and private practice.
- Ability to lift/pull 25–100 lb. training models and meet necessary hospital credentialing/vaccination requirements.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
- Ability to travel adequately to cover territory, as well as overnight attendance at scheduled training events and sales meetings.
- Documented history of strong sales performance, preferably in a clinical/technical/consultative sales role with multiple decision makers is preferred. Ability to manage a complex sell, learn procedural, technical, clinical, and anatomical information quickly and communicate/present/train to a variety of audiences.
- 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.
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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Account Specialist role promotes a product to community practices and health systems. Customer accounts may include community/private practices, community-based hospitals, academic medical centers, and government accounts (military treatment facilities and/or Veteran’s Affairs Medical Centers). The Account Specialist develops and maintains relationships with various accounts/departments such as neurology, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, and pharmacy. Or in Urology, specialists such as urology, urogynecology, obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and reconstructive surgery.
Responsibilities
- Promote a product to meet/exceed sales goals in community/private practices as well as hospitals/health systems.
- Identify/uncover customer needs (training, clinical, operational, reimbursement) and address with appropriate AbbVie resources.
- Provide education and clinical/injection training for residents, fellows, and other key hospital personnel.
- Expert delivery of anatomical/procedural information and training, including the appropriate use of anatomical terminology to train injection paradigms/postures while highlighting various anatomical and injection insights and considerations.
- Effectively utilize AbbVie's sales and data resources to enhance productivity and growth of AbbVie products while implementing U.S. Marketing Plan.
- Collaborate with other Account Specialists to promote the product for approved indications and execute individual, department, or group resident/fellow trainings within hospital/health system accounts.
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 technical experience with three (3) or more years of experience within sales preferred and a high school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with Buy & Bill and/or Specialty Pharmacy products is preferred, in both health systems and private practice.
- Ability to lift/pull 25–100 lb. training models and meet necessary hospital credentialing/vaccination requirements.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
- Ability to travel adequately to cover territory, as well as overnight attendance at scheduled training events and sales meetings.
- Documented history of strong sales performance, preferably in a clinical/technical/consultative sales role with multiple decision makers is preferred. Ability to manage a complex sell, learn procedural, technical, clinical, and anatomical information quickly and communicate/present/train to a variety of audiences.
- 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.
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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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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Align your credentials to specialty pharma expectations
AbbVie Sales Specialist roles typically require a science-related or business degree backed by documented territory sales results. Before applying, update your resume to reflect therapeutic area knowledge, not just sales metrics.
Target roles tied to AbbVie's flagship therapies
Openings supporting immunology, oncology, or aesthetics portfolios are the most active hiring areas at AbbVie. Filtering your search by therapeutic category helps you reach hiring managers who regularly work with sponsored candidates.
Factor H-1B cap timing into your offer negotiations
If you need an H-1B and aren't already cap-exempt, USCIS registration opens each March for an October 1 start. Structure your expected start date conversation with AbbVie's recruiting team around this window from the beginning.
Use Migrate Mate to surface AbbVie Sales Specialist openings
Active openings change frequently across AbbVie's U.S. sales territories. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Sales Specialist roles at AbbVie that align with your visa type before positions close.
Prepare for a multi-stage interview process before filing begins
AbbVie's sales hiring typically includes a ride-along or business presentation component. Completing these rounds efficiently matters because your employer can't begin LCA filing with the DOL until after a formal offer is extended.
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Find Sales Specialist at AbbVie JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Specialists?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Sales Specialist roles. If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your employer must register you during USCIS's March registration window for an October 1 start date. If you're transferring an existing H-1B from another employer, AbbVie can file a transfer petition and you can start work as soon as the receipt notice is issued.
How do I apply for Sales Specialist jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal, where roles are listed by therapeutic area and geography. The process typically includes a recruiter screen, hiring manager interviews, and a panel or field assessment. Migrate Mate surfaces active AbbVie Sales Specialist openings in one place, so you can track new postings and apply directly without missing time-sensitive listings.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Sales Specialist roles?
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Sales Specialist positions, along with immigrant visa pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. Australian citizens often pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and can be renewed indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN category, which requires no petition filing.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Sales Specialist candidates?
AbbVie generally looks for a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, business, or related field, along with prior pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience. Candidates who can demonstrate consistent quota attainment and familiarity with a specific therapeutic area, such as immunology or oncology, are more competitive. Business-to-healthcare sales backgrounds transfer well even without direct pharma experience.
How do I understand the visa filing timeline once I receive an offer from AbbVie?
After a formal offer, AbbVie's immigration team works with outside counsel to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which must be certified before the visa petition can be submitted to USCIS. Standard processing takes several months, but premium processing is available for H-1B petitions when faster adjudication is needed. Your start date will be negotiated around these filing windows.
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