About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) is a bold, global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model – Growth Pharma. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceuticals and biologic products for patients around the world.

Allergan markets a portfolio of best-in-class products that provide novel treatments for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, anti-infective and cardiovascular therapeutic categories. With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives.

Our success is powered by our world-class team’s commitment to being Bold for Life. Together, we build bridges, power ideas, act fast and drive results for our customers and patients around the world by always doing what it is right.

Join one of the world’s fastest growing pharmaceutical companies!

At Allergan you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfill their potential. Our rapid growth strategy means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight.

Position Description:

The Cystic Fibrosis Account Specialist (CFAS) is responsible for driving sales growth at key Cystic Fibrosis accounts. The CFAS utilizes expert sales and account management skills, advanced product/disease knowledge and strong organizational skills to promote Allergan’s Pancreatic Enzymes and patient programs to key customers. The CFAS will target CF Centers and associated Institutions, which will include “high value” targets and other stakeholders.

The CFAS will be the primary point of contact for all CF related activities, including, but not limited to prescribers, dieticians, social workers, nurses, advocacy groups, specialty pharmacies and Institutions in their respective territories. They will be responsible for working with local and regional CF Foundation chapters to assist and support their efforts to build awareness surrounding Cystic Fibrosis. 

Position Requirements: 

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops effective business plans to execute selling strategies that drive sales growth with key accounts throughout territory. 
• Promotes Allergan CF products and services to all staff members, including prescribers, dietitians, social workers, nurses, and other key stakeholders.
• Focuses on key opinion leaders and clinicians at targeted Centers to help educate and drive sales  at key accounts.
• Ensures formulary access for our products within key institutions and Specialty Pharmacies with focus on PEPs and supportive care products.
• Works with local support groups/societies to raise awareness of Allergan CF products and services (i.e. Live 2 Thrive) and develops additional programs to enhance the patient experience of care including quality, access and reliability.
• Positions oneself as a senior resource related to promotional efforts with key accounts and institutions.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for interactions and collaborative efforts that involve advocacy groups in geographic territory.
• Provides feedback and support to marketing in relation to these efforts.
• Works with sales training and marketing departments via regular conference calls and regularly scheduled meetings to provide direct feedback related to product messaging, resource needs and training improvements / needs.
  
  Territory covers the state of New Jersey and southern New York 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required

Requirements:

• 5 years of prior pharmaceutical sales experience is required.
• Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred.
• Knowledge of AMA, PhRMA and FDA regulations associated with promotion and industry supported scientific education activities is required.
• Field-based or corporate training experience is a plus.
• CF and Gastroenterology experience in the territory and/or account management experience highly desired.
• Weekly Travel and some night and weekend work required throughout assigned area for customer meetings, community engagement activities , sales and planning meetings and conferences.
• This is a field based position which requires you to have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years, no DWI/DUIs within the last 5 years) to be eligible for employment.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass background, motor and drug screen investigations.
• Weekly Travel and some night and weekend work required throughout assigned area for customer meetings, community engagement activities , sales and planning meetings and conferences.
   

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.