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Specialist, Customer Account

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Supply Chain

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most complex customer issue you resolved on your own. How did you work out what was really going on?

What they are checking: Critical thinking that goes past scripted troubleshooting.

How do you build a relationship with a high-tier account so they call you before a problem gets big?

What they are checking: Proactive account ownership rather than reactive ticket handling.

Tell me about a decision you made on a customer issue without waiting for your supervisor. How did it turn out?

What they are checking: Comfort with independent judgment and knowing its limits.

Tell me about a process you improved in a customer service role. How did you get others to adopt it?

What they are checking: Spotting process gaps and leading change through a cross-functional team.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a valued customer no. How did you keep the relationship?

What they are checking: Holding a policy line while keeping trust.

What would you do

A specialty pharmacy calls because an order arrived short and they have patients waiting. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Urgency, ownership and knowing the order and returns process.

A junior teammate keeps escalating return cases they could handle. How would you coach them?

What they are checking: Coaching skill and building others' confidence.

You have three high-stakes customer issues and a project deadline all due today. How do you sort it out?

What they are checking: Prioritizing multiple urgent tasks without letting quality slip.

A customer asks you a medical question about a product. What do you do?

What they are checking: Knowing the boundaries of the role in a regulated pharma setting and routing correctly.

About the work

Which customer service KPIs would you watch for a book of private practices and clinics, and what would you do if one slipped?

What they are checking: Using data to drive improvement, not just report it.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

The primary purpose of the Customer Account Specialist is to be a dedicated account owner and offer advanced customer support services, to higher-tier domestic customers in private practices, specialist clinics and and pharmacies. Responsibilities • Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve complex customer service issues, going beyond basic troubleshooting. • Independently make decisions regarding customer issues and service requests without constant supervisory input. • Actively participate in and often lead cross-functional teams to improve customer service processes and outcomes. • Prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes tasks and projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained. • Develop and maintain professional relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their utmost satisfaction. • Identify opportunities for process enhancements and actively contribute to the implementation of new systems or processes. • Provide guidance and training to junior team members. Provide coaching and guidance on complex return cases, order issue resolution, problem-solving techniques, and customer service best practices. • Assist in the development and implementation of customer service strategies and initiatives to drive service excellence. • Monitor and report on key performance indicators, using data to drive improvements in service delivery. • Engage with various internal and external stakeholders to advocate for the needs and interests of customers effectively. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or specialized certifications in customer service excellence preferred. • At least 3-5 years of experience in a customer service role, preferably in a complex or regulated industry. • Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Demonstrated experience in high-level team collaboration and leadership. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Experience in mentoring and training peers or subordinates preferred. • Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) software and data-driven decision-making tools preferred. • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean preferred. ​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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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