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.co.uk. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionBe the direct contact for key stakeholders to communicate the value proposition; be the main executor of the infield brand strategy. Develop customer relationships whilst maximising opportunities based on strong account plans.
Customer selling and relationship management;
- Drive Sales – Own the customer engagement for target HCPs across channels, to reflect customer preferences, leveraging available content and multiple engagement channels
- Develops SMART pre call objectives in line with territory plans and aligned to brand strategy.
- Effectively handles objections or concerns. Consistently opens the discussion with impact, gains a logical, reasonable call to action/close on every sales call.
- Develops a Peer-to-Peer relationship with customers to foster productive discussions and challenge status quo
- Educates medical providers, other relevant decision makers and affiliated healthcare professionals.
- Identifies & develops disease state experts building advocacy aligned to territory plan.
Continuously strive to gain market intelligence;
- Organises and manages stakeholder meetings
- Differentiates AbbVie's value proposition to physicians or other stakeholders assigned from any competitors
- Strong communication skills, ability to flex style based on customer insights
Clinical and Market Knowledge Development;
- Deep understanding of the product and its place within the local NHS healthcare economy
- Ability to navigate NHS ecosystem barriers & identify opportunities to deliver collaborative results
- Shares best practice to enhance our business success
- Proactively initiates, develops and implements a growth plan to develop in current position and prepare for future opportunities
- Demonstrates in depth disease, product, market and competitive intelligence expertise
- Has a deep understanding of the multi-stakeholder environment
Territory Management;
- Continuously analyses sales reports (CRM etc.) and overlays field intelligence to adapt the territory plan
- Collaborates closely with medical and market access colleagues to support customer needs and implement regional/national programs
- Develops a business plan for own territory in line with brand strategy
- Effectively targets and tracks resources to maximise sales opportunities.
- Adheres to industry and AbbVie compliance requirements.
- Must have proven pharmaceutical sales success
- Strong communication and customer engagement skills, ability to challenge status quo
- Solutions focused, positive attitude is a must
- Strategic mindset and data analytics proficiency to enable data-driven decision-making
- Excellent team player
- Experience within Immunology and/ or specialty secondary care would be advantageous, but not essential
BEHAVIOURS
- Strong commitment to achieve higher results and goals, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks, a strong work ethic.
- Thrives in an environment with “challenging” situations and customers
- Possesses excellent customer engagement skills to build, develop, and maintain internal and external partnerships
- Has a solution-focused approach, resilience, and a positive attitude.
- Courage, curiosity and self-awareness are essential.
- A passion for experimentation to identify new opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A fearless attitude to experiment new communication approaches and message delivery techniques
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- ABPI qualified
- Full driving license
AbbVie's UK offices in Maidenhead prioritize accessibility and employee well-being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements, please let us know during the process.
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.
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Skills Required
- Proven pharmaceutical sales success
- Strong communication and customer engagement skills
- Solutions-focused, positive attitude
- Strategic mindset and data analytics proficiency
- Excellent team player
- Experience within immunology and/or specialty secondary care
- ABPI qualification
- Full driving licence
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
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