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Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for representing the SkinMedica, DiamondGlow and Latisse brands and promote the product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers within a designated geographical area. The focus will be on direct selling of products (physician dispensed skincare and skin resurfacing system) and executing pull through programs/events to patients. This is accomplished by utilizing and managing key resources and contributing with high performance selling teams to maximize coverage to targeted customers. The SAM provides technical product and procedure expertise, as well as, competitive product differentiation. Assigned sales goals are obtained through creative, consultative selling and implementation of the U.S. Sales/Marketing plan.
Responsibilities
- The SAM leverages Allergan Medical’s resources to enhance adoption of the SKM Portfolio which includes 1) non-surgical, non-invasive skin resurfacing equipment, 2) topical skincare consumables designed for the resurfacing device and 3) SkinMedica product portfolio. Must collaborate with Facial Aesthetics, Plastic Surgery, Coolsculpting, APC’s, Marketing, and other Allergan sales forces. Complies with required reports, requests, and compliance policies.
- Effectively manages field assets and resources to include, but not limited to, expense management, computer, and other allocated equipment.
- SALES RESULTS: Consistently achieves sales quota for skin care, consumables, and equipment. Proficient in sales execution component of marketing plans to include device placement and pull through product promotions (device, consumables and SkinMedica portfolio). Creates call plans across product portfolio. Demonstrates adaptability with multiple initiatives.
- Demonstrates effective selling skills (demonstrate Dermalinfusion Treatments, educate customers on proper techniques for Dermalinfusion Treatments, consultative sales approach to the customers' business, pre-call plans, Intro/credentialing, assessment of customer needs, handling objections, presentation delivery with visuals, closing, follow-up, etc.). Builds loyal relationships; high level customer interaction.
- Calls on and effectively manages time with new and existing customers to educate on new and current products. Works with customers toward business development by assessing and product needs, placing account orders, merchandising office, and supporting events for pull-through.
- Manages initiative execution across the portfolio balancing the device sale to drive skin care and consumable business. Demonstrates ability to assess territory metrics to develop and implement territory business plans; computer proficiency (excel, internet, PowerPoint); use of sales reporting tools; responds timely to corporate requests; balances work load demonstrating good organizational skills, and optimizes corporate resource and budget allocation. Provides product samples as necessary.
- Educates customers on device and product features and benefits through individual and group presentations/trainings. Conveys consistent differentiating messaging across portfolio; technical fluency across Allergan and competitive product portfolio. Demonstrates an expertise in discussing support studies/material, proficient with knowledge of the aesthetic market. Portrays strong business acumen.
- Demonstrates the ability to execute marketing plans across product portfolio. Understands sales execution role within the marketing plan. Ability to understand marketing team's role and provide appropriate feedback to plan implementation. Ability to articulate strategy to RM and team members. Ability to understand how individual tactics support the overall strategic direction. Understands and adheres to compliance and travel/expense policies.
- Exemplifies integrity, flexibility, and adaptability. Ability to understand multiple perspectives of decisions beyond one territory. Is self-aware of interaction with customers, peers, etc. Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions and uses good judgment. Is reliable and has a willingness to improve. Portrays a positive and productive attitude in working with counterparts toward collaboration supporting the portfolio of business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience required with business to business to consumer (B2B2C) sales experience preferred.
- Aesthetics sales background or related experience with a skin care company highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Analytical skills. Strong business acumen. Proven selling skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong contract/negotiating skills.
- Financial/budgetary experience.
- Ability to travel. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Proficiency on excel, word, power point and other software skills.
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
Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for representing the SkinMedica, DiamondGlow and Latisse brands and promote the product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers within a designated geographical area. The focus will be on direct selling of products (physician dispensed skincare and skin resurfacing system) and executing pull through programs/events to patients. This is accomplished by utilizing and managing key resources and contributing with high performance selling teams to maximize coverage to targeted customers. The SAM provides technical product and procedure expertise, as well as, competitive product differentiation. Assigned sales goals are obtained through creative, consultative selling and implementation of the U.S. Sales/Marketing plan.
Responsibilities
- The SAM leverages Allergan Medical’s resources to enhance adoption of the SKM Portfolio which includes 1) non-surgical, non-invasive skin resurfacing equipment, 2) topical skincare consumables designed for the resurfacing device and 3) SkinMedica product portfolio. Must collaborate with Facial Aesthetics, Plastic Surgery, Coolsculpting, APC’s, Marketing, and other Allergan sales forces. Complies with required reports, requests, and compliance policies.
- Effectively manages field assets and resources to include, but not limited to, expense management, computer, and other allocated equipment.
- SALES RESULTS: Consistently achieves sales quota for skin care, consumables, and equipment. Proficient in sales execution component of marketing plans to include device placement and pull through product promotions (device, consumables and SkinMedica portfolio). Creates call plans across product portfolio. Demonstrates adaptability with multiple initiatives.
- Demonstrates effective selling skills (demonstrate Dermalinfusion Treatments, educate customers on proper techniques for Dermalinfusion Treatments, consultative sales approach to the customers' business, pre-call plans, Intro/credentialing, assessment of customer needs, handling objections, presentation delivery with visuals, closing, follow-up, etc.). Builds loyal relationships; high level customer interaction.
- Calls on and effectively manages time with new and existing customers to educate on new and current products. Works with customers toward business development by assessing and product needs, placing account orders, merchandising office, and supporting events for pull-through.
- Manages initiative execution across the portfolio balancing the device sale to drive skin care and consumable business. Demonstrates ability to assess territory metrics to develop and implement territory business plans; computer proficiency (excel, internet, PowerPoint); use of sales reporting tools; responds timely to corporate requests; balances work load demonstrating good organizational skills, and optimizes corporate resource and budget allocation. Provides product samples as necessary.
- Educates customers on device and product features and benefits through individual and group presentations/trainings. Conveys consistent differentiating messaging across portfolio; technical fluency across Allergan and competitive product portfolio. Demonstrates an expertise in discussing support studies/material, proficient with knowledge of the aesthetic market. Portrays strong business acumen.
- Demonstrates the ability to execute marketing plans across product portfolio. Understands sales execution role within the marketing plan. Ability to understand marketing team's role and provide appropriate feedback to plan implementation. Ability to articulate strategy to RM and team members. Ability to understand how individual tactics support the overall strategic direction. Understands and adheres to compliance and travel/expense policies.
- Exemplifies integrity, flexibility, and adaptability. Ability to understand multiple perspectives of decisions beyond one territory. Is self-aware of interaction with customers, peers, etc. Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions and uses good judgment. Is reliable and has a willingness to improve. Portrays a positive and productive attitude in working with counterparts toward collaboration supporting the portfolio of business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience required with business to business to consumer (B2B2C) sales experience preferred.
- Aesthetics sales background or related experience with a skin care company highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Analytical skills. Strong business acumen. Proven selling skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong contract/negotiating skills.
- Financial/budgetary experience.
- Ability to travel. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Proficiency on excel, word, power point and other software skills.
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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Frame Your Credentials Around Biopharma Strategy
AbbVie's Strategy function focuses on portfolio prioritization, market access, and pipeline commercialization. Translate your experience into those terms before applying. Reviewers are looking for demonstrated fluency in pharmaceutical business models, not generic corporate strategy.
Target Roles That Align With Your Visa Type
AbbVie sponsors multiple visa categories, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Knowing which category applies to you shapes your timeline. Australian citizens should prioritize E-3 roles since there's no lottery, which means you can start much sooner than H-1B candidates.
Search for Strategy Openings Using Migrate Mate
AbbVie posts Strategy roles across corporate, commercial, and R&D divisions. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for AbbVie Strategy positions that accept visa sponsorship, so you're not manually screening hundreds of listings without knowing sponsorship status upfront.
Clarify Sponsorship Scope During Early Interviews
AbbVie sponsors both temporary work visas and permanent residence pathways, including EB-2 and EB-3. Ask early whether sponsorship covers only the initial work visa or includes PERM and Green Card filing. The answer affects your long-term planning significantly.
Account for LCA Filing Before Your Start Date
Before AbbVie can file an H-1B or E-3 petition with USCIS, the Department of Labor must certify a Labor Condition Application. Build at least two to three weeks into your expected start date for LCA certification, especially if you're transitioning from another employer.
Prepare a Portfolio of Quantified Strategic Outputs
AbbVie's Strategy interviews assess analytical rigor and business impact. Come prepared with documented examples of market entry analyses, competitive assessments, or business case development. Vague claims about strategic thinking won't differentiate you in a field of similarly credentialed candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Strategys?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Strategy roles. The H-1B is the most common pathway for international candidates in this function, particularly those already in the U.S. on OPT or a prior employer's H-1B. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual lottery, timing your application around the April cap season matters. If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 is a faster and lottery-free alternative that AbbVie also supports.
How do I apply for Strategy jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal at careers.abbvie.com. Strategy roles sit across multiple divisions including Corporate Strategy, Commercial Operations, and Business Development, so search broadly rather than filtering by a single department. Migrate Mate also aggregates AbbVie Strategy openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which saves time if you need to confirm sponsorship availability before investing in an application.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Strategy roles?
AbbVie supports a broad range of visa categories for Strategy positions, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 for permanent residence. The right category depends on your nationality, current status, and whether you're applying from inside or outside the U.S.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Strategy roles?
Most Strategy roles at AbbVie require a bachelor's degree in business, economics, life sciences, or a related field, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred for senior positions. AbbVie particularly values experience in pharmaceutical or biotech commercial strategy, including market access, competitive intelligence, or pipeline valuation. Candidates transitioning from consulting who lack direct biopharma exposure should build that context into their application materials explicitly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take once AbbVie extends an offer?
Timeline depends on visa type. An E-3 can move from offer to approval in four to six weeks if you're applying at a U.S. consulate abroad. An H-1B transfer for candidates already in H-1B status can take four to eight weeks with standard processing, or as little as two to three weeks with premium processing. New H-1B cap filings require waiting for the April lottery, which can push your start date by up to 12 months if you miss a cycle.