Zonal Sales Manager - Oncology
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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.
Role Summary
As the Zonal Sales Manager - Oncology, you will develop and execute strategic business plans to maximize product penetration and achieve revenue targets. You will lead and coach a specialized team of oncology sales representatives to deliver these plans, while building strong, lasting clinical relationships with key oncologists, hematologists and healthcare institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coaching
- Recruit, onboard, lead and mentor Oncology Sales Specialists.
- Conduct regular field work, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate team performance.
- Foster a high-performing, compliant and patient-centric culture.
Sales Strategy & Execution
- Design and implement territory business plans to meet or exceed product revenue targets.
- Analyze market trends, competitor intelligence and data dashboards to refine tactical approaches.
- Manage sales forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation.
Stakeholder & Account Management
- Build strong, deep relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) and channel decision-makers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Market Access and Marketing.
- Ensure high scientific literacy and ethical compliance in all promotional and educational engagements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- At least 2 years as a people manager, within 15+ years of total experience.
- Proven track record of success in biotech/pharma sales or sales management in at least one therapeutic area.
- Established knowledge of the territory and existing relationships with key stakeholders.
- Any government-mandated or legally required certifications under the respective country’s laws and regulations (if applicable).
Skills & Competencies
- Proven success in leading, managing and coaching individuals and teams, both within and across functions.
- Ability to build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ability to translate strategic thinking into plans that specify targeting, work plans, activities and timelines, and to execute those plans effectively.
- Ability to operate, lead and facilitate effectively in a matrix organization.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (for non-English-speaking countries).
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized as a talent developer in the local biotech/pharma environment.
- Marketing or other commercial experience within the biotech/pharma industry.
Code of Conduct & Business Integrity
AbbVie is committed to upholding high standards of integrity and ethics in all its business dealings - with customers, business partners, suppliers and one another. As a responsible corporate citizen, AbbVie adheres to these standards as well as to all local, national and international laws.
Every AbbVie employee is responsible for protecting the Company’s reputation by conducting business with the highest level of integrity, ethics and legal compliance. Soliciting, accepting, offering or attempting to offer bribes or any other illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
The successful candidate must maintain the highest ethical standards when conducting Company affairs at all times and uphold the AbbVie Values.
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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Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in India.
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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