Account Executive, Parkinson's Disease I/II - Orange County, CA

Job Description The Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Account Executive (AE) is responsible for maximizing business opportunities with approved on‑market products for the Parkinson’s Franchise. The PD AE develops and maintains strategic business relationships with accounts through interactions with approved Movement Disorder Specialists, Neurologists, Advance Practice Providers, Health Care Professionals, nurses, executive level personnel, department managers, and various other support staff. The focus is on increasing education on product benefits/risks, awareness of therapeutic gaps, developing new business, expanding current business, maximizing resource utilization, and increasing sales to achieve the sales plan for the assigned Parkinson’s product portfolio. The PD AE also builds and maintains successful and compliant working relationships with Parkinson’s Advocacy and Support groups and other groups that support Parkinson’s patients. Key Responsibilities Delivers effective on‑label technical and scientific presentations/sales calls utilizing approved data and resources to appropriately highlight the benefits and risks of the product and create awareness of product solution addressing gaps in therapeutic area – resulting in sales quota achievement. Leverages opportunities to understand and address customer needs. Builds and maintains relationships across accounts that result in opportunities to benefit patients and HCPs. Consistently partners with AbbVie in‑field and in‑house teams to identify, design and/or adapt appropriate approaches and tactics. Serves as lead US Commercial contact with targeted accounts in assigned geography. Appropriately and compliantly addresses needs of customer and patients through expert knowledge of AbbVie’s environment of care approach. Creates, implements and communicates strategic and tactical plans for targeted accounts. Monitors and reports sales progress. Provides routine communications to all internal and external stakeholders (as applicable). Attends and actively participates in local neurology society meetings, conferences, patient programs, support groups, advocacy events, etc., some of which occur in the evenings or weekends. Represents AbbVie and assigned products at such venues to build or enhance relationships and education on product, increasing awareness. Channels key information, developments or findings to internal partners/stakeholders. All attendance and communications are within OEC and Legal guidance with all product discussions on‑label. Based on individual accounts, customers and geographical dynamics, creates and develops business strategy, territory account plans, aligns appropriate resources to support tactic execution and adjusts as needed. Remains current on all clinical, market, and payer developments, trends, and issues specific to Parkinson’s Disease. Completes all AbbVie required training and maintains adherence to all company policies and OEC/Legal procedures. Meets health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements for entry into facilities and organizations that are in the assigned territory. Credentialing may include background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or city. Represents AbbVie as a partner of choice in the Parkinson’s and Neuroscience space with HCP and Patient Organizations. Utilizes a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business‑related field preferred or relevant; equivalent industry experience required. Minimum 2 years sales or account management experience. 3+ years Health Science Field or Sales experience with a minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical sales. In lieu of degree, 8+ years of Health Science Sales experience with minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical sales. Demonstrated ability to network and partner effectively across functional areas. Excellent organizational/project management and demonstrated leadership skills. Proven record of managing multiple stakeholders in complex environments. Must satisfy all applicable HCIR credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations in the assigned territory. Must be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials. Preferred Qualifications Parkinson’s, Neuroscience, and/or Specialty pharma with 5+ years of Account Management experience and a high level of performance. Specialty Pharmacy product / Medical device and/or medication pump delivery sales experience (e.g., Diabetic pump). Previous pharma leadership experience or formal in‑house development role in training, marketing, or other areas. Pharmaceutical launch experience (complex and novel products) in sales, training, marketing, or other roles. Experience providing education and partnering with Advocacy organizations and support groups. Consistent top performer, history of successful sales performance in a challenging market space or product portfolio. Strong business acumen: individual accountability and ownership of territory with ability to multitask proactively, solve problems and influence without authority. Proven advanced sales skills, ability to communicate novel or complex products and processes while keeping it simple and overcoming customer concerns, advancing sales and gaining new business. Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to build credibility and trust in a collaborative manner with both internal and external stakeholders. History of navigating the matrix environment within accounts and complex customers such as IDNs, Academic Institutions, Hospitals, Large Group practices, etc. Demonstrates a high level of patient centricity and is comfortable with compliant direct patient interaction in different forums. Key Stakeholders External: Hospitals, Health Systems and Group Practices. Internal: Sales and marketing teams, integrated Managed Health Care, Brand Teams. Additional Information 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 long‑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. 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