Set the vision and execution priorities for the Rheumatology FRM team, aligned to brand strategy and patient access goals, while owning the measurement framework that demonstrates impact on revenue, access velocity, pull-through, and patient starts.
Ensure FRM operating procedures and field activities comply with applicable regulations, AbbVie policies, and MLR-approved ways of working.
Develop and execute a national strategy for patient services, access resources, and programs.
Identify training needs and support in-field, regional, and national meeting execution.
Build the access infrastructure, training, and deployment models needed to support new indication launches, new modalities, and geographic expansion.
Monitor team performance, activity, and capacity through analytics, and close gaps in measurement by shifting the organization from activity metrics to impact metrics.
Drive a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, compliance, and customer-centricity.
Identify and develop succession candidates at the AD and FRM levels, building talent from within.
Partner with Market Access, Trade, Legal, Compliance, Patient Support Services, and IT to navigate healthcare landscape changes, maintain program integrity, and ensure accurate vendor data exchange.
Ensure both teams consistent, compliant, and differentiated reimbursement support - covering coding, coverage, billing, patient affordability, and product acquisition.
8-12+ years of progressive experience in field leadership, access and reimbursement market access, and healthcare strategy
Minimum 5 years leading field-based teams, with demonstrated experience managing managers (not just individual contributors).
Proven track record of building or scaling an infield team - hiring, structuring, and developing teams through periods of rapid growth.
Proven ability to navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance risks.
Deep understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D reimbursement, specialty drug acquisition, and distribution.
Excellent communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership impact and ability to work effectively across functions
Valid driver's license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
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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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
This role is field-based, and candidates should live within the United States.
The Director, Immunology Field Reimbursement Managers (FRM) will lead the national strategy and execution of the Immunology Rheumatology FRM team. This role provides direct leadership to 3 or more Associate Directors and indirect leadership to as many as 50 Field Reimbursement Managers across the country.
This is a leadership position operating at the intersection of field execution, market access strategy, and commercial performance. The Director owns the performance framework that translates FRM activity into measurable business value, influences senior stakeholder decisions with insight and data.
This is not a role for a manager who coaches upward. The right candidate brings enterprise thinking, has built or significantly scaled high-performing organizations, and can hold a seat at the table with Market Access, Commercial, and Patient Services leadership.
Abbvie · Chicago, IL