AbbVie

Group Lead, Customer Service Distribution

AbbVie$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field or 3-5 years of customer service experience
  • Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and regulatory practices in pharmaceuticals
  • Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Office, SAP/Fiori, and customer feedback systems
  • Experience leading meetings with cross-functional teams and vendors
  • Proven decision-making and influencing skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and timelines effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily customer service operations and team performance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and escalation point for customer issues
  • Manage customer master data processes and different order types through EDI
  • Analyze and present customer service performance metrics to leadership
  • Conduct daily reviews of department functions and manage key personnel assignments
  • Ensure compliance with audit documentation requirements
  • Drive collaboration for new product launches and projects

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Customer Service embraces the responsibility of making a remarkable impact on people's lives through best-in-class service levels and efficient business solutions we create together. This is driven by our compassion for people, commitment to innovation and inclusion, service to the community, and uncompromising integrity at the heart of everything we do.

The Customer Service Lead is responsible for the business process oversight of daily customer service operations, providing team support and service to internal and external stakeholders ensuring compliance with KPIs, regulatory, training, performance, projects that drive for efficiency.

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SAP, customer operations processes, and knowledge of cross-functional areas throughout the OneHUB Customer Operations, Global Supply Chain, Finance and Logistics organization.

Timely resolution of team performance for KPIs and metrics related to Account Maintenance/Data Steward Platform (DSP) and order process for export and contract manufacturing with focus on continuous improvements.
  • This role collaborates with the Customer Operations management team and business partners across the organization to support customer loyalty and the achievement of the company's objectives by delivering exceptional customer service.


Administer day-to-day activities of customer service:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), on-the-job trainer (OJT), and front-line escalation point for customer issue resolution.
  • Oversee customer master data processes through the Data Steward Platform, EDI, and standard order management from initial receipt through delivery. Manage a range of order types, including EDI orders for RX, OTC, and controlled drugs; serialized products; customer orders; controlled drug order monitoring; stock transfer orders; CMAF product billing; export; TOPA, and contract manufacturing.
  • Generate, analyze, and present customer service performance metrics to leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate proven SME knowledge of customer service business applications, SAP/Fiori, EDI (850, 855, 810, 856), and ASN/DSCSA requirements.
  • Conduct daily review of department functions, prioritizing and assigning key personnel to ensure all responsibilities are completed within established expectations.
  • Fulfill audit requirements from internal, external agencies, or customers.
  • Drive new product launch requirements and project initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders and project management to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
  • Demonstrates the ability to systematically analyze complex customer issues, identify underlying causes, and develop well-supported solutions.

Compliance:
  • Adhere to AbbVie culture demonstrating All for One AbbVie, Decide Smart and Smart, Agile and Accountable, Clear and Courageous, Make Possibilities Real
  • Complete/apply all quality, regulatory safety, and compliance training.
  • Oversee audit documentation requirements for internal Quality, Legal, external regulatory agencies, and/or customer.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in business, or related field or minimum of 3-5 years' customer service-related experience
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and regulatory pharmaceutical marketing and manufacturing principles, practices, and their application
  • Proficient in relevant software, Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel/pivot, Word), ERP/SAP/Fiori, SharePoint, customer feedback system
  • Lead and facilitate meetings with AbbVie cross functional teams and vendors.
  • Proven decision-making skills paired with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teams to execute complex solutions.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills, conduct a root cause analysis and implement changes.
  • Function as a positive change agent, ability to drive a strong, collaborative culture throughout the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Lead multiple projects, identify risk/gaps, and track action items to meet timelines to drive customer service deliverables.


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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits thatare 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 andabsolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

AbbVie Careers

Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

Work You’ll Do

At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

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Kickstart your career with an AbbVie internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at AbbVie are considered integral members of the team and are given tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

Benefits and Culture

AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

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Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
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