Regional Sales Trainer - Rheumatology

Company: AbbVie
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Regional Sales Trainer (RST) is a dedicated in-field training role that supports rheumatology line in the design and delivery of training solutions to a regional sales organization. An RST will be responsible for providing regional / national training, coaching, and support. This encompasses the combination of field travel, coaching reports, live training, sales meetings, and virtual sessions. This will ensure the sales organization has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively sell products, in turn achieving sales targets. This role will be critical in collecting market landscape insights for the Brand / Franchise around messaging, competition, and access. An RST ensures both Training and Brand Strategy is effectively represented in all training programs and solutions. This role is accountable to quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and manage several stakeholders at various levels. (NSM, RSD, SD, AD Training, Marketing) The role requires a high level of performance coaching, strategy alignment/execution, and application of training fundamentals to enhance performance. This position is remote and preferably within the assigned regions. Core JobResponsibilities: In partnership with DM, post IFTC, ensures new hire learning pulling through via advanced training and being a formal mentor Develop and pull-through advanced training that increases effectiveness of the representatives Conducting field visits with sales representatives to provide feedback and coaching on key skills and knowledge areas. Continue to develop skills of all representatives in an increasing competitive and dynamic market Responsible to develop a training and marketing communication plan to deliver strength/gap assessment of field representatives and collaborate on plan to enhance training Designs, develops, and delivers compliant advanced learning solutions that increases effectiveness of participants Leverages existing Learning & Development core platforms and content within the specific Franchise/Brand training products, to limit duplicative efforts and ensure consistency Demonstrates direct and open communication with key stakeholders resulting in positive relationships and mutual alignment Provides candid and specific verbal & written feedback resulting in training participants being aware of strengths and weaknesses including a plan for improved performance Recognizes the skill level of training participants and adjusts coaching and training techniques to meet the needs of individuals Demonstrates and applies knowledgeofall stakeholder businesses, strategies andpriorities and integrates training activities into brand team business plans Recognized as a product and disease-state expert as well as an expert in non-therapeutic areas such as patient access and business acumen skills Providing regular feedback to the sales management team on the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvements Collaborating with the sales and training management team to identify training needs and develop training plans that align with business objectives. Key stakeholders: Training team/leadership, Franchise/Brand Sales and Marketing leadership Qualifications Requirements Bachelors degree 2 years of field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. CFR 210/211, cGMP) High performing sales track record and strong understanding of what drives success in a commercial organization Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals to develop partnerships and align training with the business strategy Proven ability to integrate business trends, brand strategies, and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantage to the organization Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with sales representatives and management. Travel: Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time Preferred: Previous experience as a Rotational Trainer, District Sales Trainer, Guest Trainer experience, Reach Development Participant Previous experience in training and development, preferably in a sales environment Strong coaching, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners Project management experience and/or proven ability to manage in a matrixed organization Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's soleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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