Account Executive - Neuroscience - Irvine, CA
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Taken at the midpoint of its range, $108,750/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $80k–$310k/yr.
Against the 1,604 open roles on Pharmaceutical sales jobs (typical pay $171k/yr, band $132k–$254k/yr), this one's $108,750/yr sits below the middle. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Account Executive executes the daily account activities for assigned brand(s) under the supervision of the senior account lead. This role focuses on the tactical implementation of the strategic plan outlined by the senior account lead and the client. This role ensures client satisfaction through quality work, demonstrating the value of our partnership and services, and responsiveness to meet their business objectives.
- Partner with internal teams to create client deliverables from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and strategically aligned completion
- Accurately assess situations and proactively make recommendations consistent with the clients' overall marketing objectives and needs
- Ensure all deliverables are ready for review prior to the formal submission in Veeva and review by Medical, Regulatory and Legal partners
- Manages the weekly review Medical/Legal/Regulatory meeting agenda and supports client and senior account leads with meeting details and capturing notes/action items
- Day-to-day point of contact for the client on tactical development and lead support for weekly client status meetings
- Mentor account coordinators and work with senior account lead to foster their development
- Create, review and maintain job estimates and manage the overall brand budgets- reporting updates regularly to the senior account lead and client, while adhering to financial and procurement protocols.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with diverse personalities and be adaptable when faced with challenges
- Oversees convention planning and media for the brand by working with the internal agency team on client recommendations, tactical execution and logistics management
- Support the internal agency team and client in preparation for major sales meetings or advisory board meetings with regular timeline/milestone tracking, logistics and resource development
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience, proven track record of successful client service
- Education: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry
- Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and relevant review platforms, such as Veeva
- Skills: Proficiency in impactful written and verbal communication required, solid grasp of science and healthcare, thorough understanding of promotional review procedures, adept multitasking and prioritization in fast-paced settings, meticulous attention to detail, and persistent follow-up capabilities
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- 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 short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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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Taken from AbbVie's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.
About AbbVie
Prescription medicines for immunology, oncology, neuroscience and eye care, plus the Allergan Aesthetics line (Botox Cosmetic, Juvéderm fillers, SkinMedica skin care), sold to physicians, hospitals, health systems, specialty pharmacies, government buyers and aesthetic practices.
Pay schedule: Base salary on a posted grade band, with field account executives eligible for AbbVie's long-term incentive programs and the hourly Austin inside sellers for its short-term incentive programs, plus paid time off, medical, dental and vision cover and a 401(k).
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