Associate Director, Sales Training, Migraine

Company Description

Abb Vie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address medical challenges of tomorrow. We focus on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and Allergan Aesthetics products. For more information visit

Associate Director, Sales Training – Migraine

The Associate Director, Sales Training, Migraine collaborates closely with the Director of Sales Training, the Sales Training team, Sales Leadership, and Brand Leadership to recommend and direct strategic and tactical training for the U.S. Commercial Migraine Sales organization. This position supports the current Migraine portfolio and develops training for the pipeline. The Associate Director works closely with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Business Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition, and is comfortable with cross‑functional team structures and collaboration.

• Oversee training curriculum and programs to ensure effectiveness, adherence to budget, and contribution to top‑line sales for the Migraine franchise.

• Lead, support, and develop the Migraine Training team, including corporate‑based sales trainers on‑site and remote.
• Create an inclusive environment where direct reports are valued and can reach full potential.
• Plan curriculum and collaborate with Sales Training, the Marketing team, and Sales Leadership on development, RDDM/NM, and related projects.
• Ensure training content supports brand and organizational goals and adheres to compliance guidelines.
• Assess training needs of the field force and support long‑term professional development.
• Develop sales trainers, facilitating growth in facilitation, project management, and coaching.

• Minimum 5 years of field sales experience and 5 years of field management/leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse, high‑performing teams.
• Expert knowledge of Sales Leadership and Leadership Development.
• Experience developing and leading high‑potential sales professionals.
• Minimum 2 years of headquarters (corporate) experience.
• Experience with the Medical Regulatory Process (MRP).
• Preference for depth of migraine experience and training experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication, facilitation skills, and ability to engage cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Position located in Florham Park, NJ, Abb Vie corporate office. Hybrid: three days onsite (Tuesday‑Thursday) and two days remote (Monday & Friday). Compensation includes a base pay range that may vary by location and other factors. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). The role is eligible for short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer, committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving the community. Veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.

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Applicants applying to a location with pay disclosure requirements must review the compensation range. The listed base pay range may be modified in the future. Individual compensation will depend on many factors and may be higher or lower than the posted range. The company reserves sole discretion over bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.