Specialty Representative I, Neuroscience

AbbVie

. Execute neuroscience brand strategy and tactics in the field .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,500 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing brand strategies within the pharmaceutical industry, leveraging strong customer relationship management and sales performance skills to achieve financial targets and marketing objectives. Possesses in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas, competitive landscape, and the ability to adapt selling approaches based on customer behavior.

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Pharmaceutical Commercial Industry ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementSales PerformanceStrategic ThinkingPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales PerformanceBrand Strategy ExecutionMarket Intelligence SharingCall PlanningFinancial Target AchievementCustomer Needs AnalysisObjection HandlingDisease-State ExpertiseAccount-Based SellingBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Leadership SuccessAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Business ToolsSales Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

HCIR Credentialing Requirements

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare ProvidersManaged Health CareClinical InformationTherapeutic KnowledgeMarket DynamicsSales ExpertiseCustomer CoverageAccount ManagementProduct Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute neuroscience brand strategy and tactics in the field
Deliver sales performance, brand KPIs, financial targets, and marketing objectives
Manage assigned territory and targeted accounts
Build strong customer relationships and solve customer needs
Create pre-call plans and conduct post-call evaluations
Handle objections, concerns, and misunderstandings to secure calls to action
Develop and execute call plans to optimize customer coverage and sales opportunities
Build knowledge of customer needs, territory landscape, competitors, market dynamics, accounts, disease, products, clinical information, and sales expertise
Share market intelligence with field, brand, and sales management teams
Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition with healthcare providers and develop disease-state experts and speakers/advocates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy, or a business-related field preferred, or relevant equivalent industry experience required
Relevant equivalent industry experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree: at least five years of experience, including three or more years within the pharmaceutical/health/science industry preferred
High school diploma/GED required when using the experience alternative
Proven track record of leadership success
Solid presentation skills
Strong business acumen and proficient use of business tools
Strategic and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to identify customer style/behavior and adapt selling approach quickly
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment
Pharmaceutical commercial industry experience preferred, including physician/account-based selling, training, managed health care, or marketing
In-depth scientific, therapeutic, product, and competitive knowledge preferred
English language proficiency preferred for non-English-speaking countries
Must satisfy applicable HCIR credentialing requirements and be in good standing or eligible to obtain them
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
Must meet safe driving requirements
Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

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