Manager, National Field Training - Psychiatry

About the role

This role focuses on enhancing the performance of AbbVie's field sales teams in psychiatry through effective training. The manager will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of learning solutions, from design and development to delivery. This involves ensuring all training materials comply with relevant regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the educational content.

A key aspect of this position is building strong relationships with stakeholders and leveraging existing learning and development platforms to deliver impactful training. The manager will also provide direct coaching and feedback to National Field Trainers and develop Guest and Rotational Trainers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the training team. Success in this role means consistently improving sales team capabilities and product knowledge.

Beyond direct training responsibilities, the manager will lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects, demonstrating expertise in both product and disease states. This includes assisting with the onboarding and mentorship of new National Field Trainers, ensuring a consistent and high standard of training delivery across the organization. The role requires someone who can drive projects with significant regional or national impact.

The salary for this position ranges from $106,500 to $202,500 USD, reflecting a broad compensation band.

Skills that matter here

• field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry: This experience is crucial for understanding the challenges and needs of the sales force, informing the design of relevant training programs.
• sales training experience: Direct experience in sales training is needed to effectively develop and deliver learning solutions and coach other trainers.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products: This knowledge ensures all training content is compliant and ethical, which is critical in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience leading projects with regional or national impact: This indicates the ability to manage complex initiatives and drive significant organizational change through training programs.

Who this role suits

• Someone who can build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• An individual with a strong sales background who can translate field experience into effective training strategies.
• A person capable of providing constructive feedback and coaching to develop others.
• A leader who can manage projects and initiatives that influence a broad audience.

From the employer

• Designs, develops, and delivers compliant learning solutions.
• Builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders.
• Leverages existing Learning & Development platforms.
• Provides candid feedback to training participants.
• Provides coaching to National Field Trainers.
• Develops Guest Trainers and/or Rotational Trainers.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
• Recognized as a product and disease-state expert.
• Assists with the on-boarding and mentorship of NFTs.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry or 2+ years sales training experience.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
• Prior experience leading projects with regional or national impact.
• High performing sales track record.

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.