National Field Trainer
AbbVie
Summary
The National Field Trainer (NFT) supports a Brand or Franchise organization in the design and delivery of training solutions to a field sales organization. An NFT ensures both Training & Development 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. The role requires a high level of performance coaching, strategy alignment/execution, and application of training fundamentals to enhance performance learning of participants. This position is based in Lake County, Illinois.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and delivers compliant learning solutions that increases effectiveness and credibility of participants
- Builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders through regular interaction, evidenced by feedback and proven working partnerships
- Leverages existing Learning & Development core platforms and content within the specific Franchise/Brand training products, to limit duplicative efforts
- Demonstrates direct and open communication 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
- Develops Rotational Trainers and/or Guest Trainers by providing them a meaningful role in the class, one-to-one coaching including performance feedback
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of all stakeholder businesses, strategies and priorities 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 customer and business skills
Key stakeholders
- CA&O leadership, Franchise/Brand Sales and Marketing leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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)
- Project management experience and/or proven ability to manage in a matrixed organization
- 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 at all levels of management 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
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Short-term incentive programs
Company overview
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie has established itself as a leader in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and virology. The company's flagship product, Humira (adalimumab), was one of the world's top-selling drugs for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. AbbVie maintains a robust pipeline of innovative medicines and has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Allergan in 2020. With research facilities across the United States and globally, AbbVie focuses on advancing science to improve patient outcomes while maintaining strong commercial operations worldwide. The company operates with a patient-centric approach and invests significantly in research and development to address unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas.