District Manager, Rheumatology

AbbVie

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $156,500 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in pharmaceutical sales management, with a focus on business analysis, team development, and achieving sales performance targets. Capable of fostering a culture of engagement and accountability while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ManagementDistrict Manager LeadershipBusiness Analysis and PlanningTalent DevelopmentHCIR Credentialing Requirements

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance AnalysisMarket Dynamics OptimizationProduct MasteryDisease-State KnowledgeManaged-Care Information

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringEffective CommunicationJudgment and Decision-MakingTeam EngagementAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseHCIR Credentialing

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustrySales StrategyCompliance StandardsAbbVie Ways of WorkingHealth Care Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate commercial activity within in-field teams to increase sales within an assigned geography
Create, implement, and communicate the District Sales Plan and monitor progress
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 collaborative efforts 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
Champion in-field meetings through mastery of product, disease-state, and managed-care 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 the 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 can 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
Living the AbbVie Way and effectively demonstrating the Leadership Attributes
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to articulate the scientific aspects of treatments and therapeutic areas
Proven ability to deliver candid, effective feedback and efficiently manage performance
Ability to develop talent for promotional opportunities
Ability to create a culture of winning and full team engagement
Must satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements and be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain them
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 (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs
Company car or truck may be used for driving
Equal opportunity employer; veterans and disabled applicants supported
Reasonable accommodations available for US and Puerto Rico applicants