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Sales Operations Manager

AbbVie1,970 open roles

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Montreal, QC, Canada
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Your applicationOpen nowSales Operations ManagerAbbVie · Montreal, QC, Canada

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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. AbbVie postings stay open a median of 33 days.

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  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.5%7 days
  4. 21.8%14 days
  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
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AbbVie median: 33 days open

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Company Description

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

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health , and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Summary

The Sales Operations Manager will lead the delivery of two priority projects for the affiliate: the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) and sample management. The role will provide rigorous project leadership, operational accountability, governance coordination and stakeholder alignment to ensure both programs are delivered accurately, compliantly and on time.

The role will serve as the central coordination point between Customer Excellence, Commercial Leadership, Finance, HR, Analytics, BTS, Compliance, the data governance teams, field stakeholders and external partners. The assignment requires an operational leader able to switch between detailed execution, problem solving, governance, communications and senior-level decision support.

Objectives of the assignment

  • Implement the affiliate's SIP cycle with clear governance, precise deliverables, timely decisions and effective communication to the field.
  • Establish and operate a sustainable end-to-end sample management model covering data, technology, operations, vendors, compliance and field support.
  • Create clear accountability, operating rhythms, documentation, controls and performance measures for both workstreams.
  • Reduce operational risk, recurring issues and field disruptions through structured problem resolution and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Management of the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)

  • Be responsible for and coordinate the affiliate's end-to-end SIP timeline, milestones, dependencies and governance deliverables.
  • Coordinate the development and approval of SIP measures, weightings, quotas and supporting methodologies with Commercial Leadership, Finance, Analytics, HR and other stakeholders.
  • Organize SIP governance meetings, prepare decision papers, document outcomes and drive follow-up actions to completion.
  • Coordinate quota setting, quota adjustment requests, semi-annual payment calculations, approvals and final submissions to the appropriate partners.
  • Maintain SIP guidelines, templates, decision logs, calendars and supporting documentation under version control.
  • Coordinate clear and timely communications intended for commercial leads, managers and field teams.
  • Identify and implement improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, transparency and stakeholder experience.

Management of samples for the affiliate

  • Lead the design and implementation of the affiliate’s sample management operating model and governance framework.
  • Ensure end-to-end oversight of HCPs and handle data, territory alignment, sample ordering, inventory, execution, returns, platform operations, system integrations, user access and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate cross-functional governance involving Customer Excellence,WinningWith Data / DataStewardship, BTS, Compliance, Finance, Sales Leadership, support teams and external vendors.
  • Establish operational and governance reviews that address incidents, service levels, root causes, risks, improvement priorities and corrective actions.
  • Monitor vendor and operations performance, escalate major issues and ensure agreed actions are completed.
  • Ensure processes, controls, SOPs, business aids and training materials promote compliant, auditable and user-friendly execution.
  • Analyze recurring field issues and drive improvements to reduce disruptions, improve data quality and strengthen sample availability and execution.

Qualifications

Must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations, analytics, life sciences or a related discipline.
  • Progressive experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Excellence, Business Operations, Incentive Compensation, Commercial Analytics, or a related role.
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and tight delivery timelines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and process design skills.
  • Ability to translate complex operational topics into clear decisions, communications and practical execution plans.
  • Advanced proficiencyin AI, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Great assets for the role:

  • Experience with commercial incentives, quota setting, payment processes or SIP governance.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical sample management, audit readiness, compliance controls or regulated field operations.
  • Working knowledge of Veeva CRM, PDI, OneKey, IQVIA, master-data processes, system integrations or vendor-managed execution operations.
  • Experience collaborating with senior commercial leaders, Finance, HR, Compliance, BTS, analytics teams and external vendors.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences industry.

AbbVie aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec.

Additional Information

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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