District Manager, Rheumatology

AbbVie

. Coordinate commercial activity within in-field teams to increase sales within the assigned geography .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,000 - $250,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales management, with a strong focus on business analysis, team development, and effective communication. Proven ability to drive sales performance and foster a culture of engagement and accountability within teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Sales ManagementBusiness Analysis and PlanningDistrict Manager LeadershipTalent DevelopmentSafety and Compliance Standards

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance AnalysisMarket Dynamics UnderstandingProduct MasteryDisease-State KnowledgeManaged-Care Market Information

Soft Skills

Effective Feedback DeliveryJudgment and Decision-MakingCoaching and MentoringTeam Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Health Care Industry Representative Credentialing

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical SalesSales Plan ImplementationTeam DynamicsBusiness ExecutionPerformance Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate commercial activity within in-field teams to increase sales within the assigned geography
Create, implement, communicate, and monitor the District Sales Plan
Coordinate in-field activity to achieve results and agreed-upon targets
Maximize market, segment, and team dynamics to drive top- and bottom-line results
Ensure smooth collaboration in day-to-day and long-term business execution
Set the tone and pace for business processes and organization
Present market and franchise/business perspectives when leading teams
Develop mastery of product, disease-state, and managed-care market information
Coach, mentor, educate, and develop direct and indirect team members
Hold direct reports accountable to behaviors and expectations
Provide direction and insights to internal partners during business planning
Consistently exemplify AbbVie Ways of Working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy, or a business-related field preferred, or relevant and equivalent industry experience required
Minimum four years of pharmaceutical sales management experience; external management experience may be considered
Business analysis and planning skills that drive sales performance
Proven District Manager leadership experience
Good standing with safety and compliance standards
Currently meeting performance expectations
Ability to articulate the scientific aspects of treatments and therapeutic areas
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to deliver candid, effective feedback and manage performance efficiently
Ability to develop talent for promotional opportunities
Ability to create a culture of winning and full team engagement
Must satisfy applicable health care industry representative credentialing requirements
Must be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain required credentials
Ability to pass background checks, drug screens, immunization/vaccination verification, fingerprinting, and specific licenses where required
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements
Willingness to travel 50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs
Company car or truck may be available for work-related driving