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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for refractory manager in Washington, DC is $67,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,600.00 and $77,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refractory manager?

A Refractory Manager oversees the selection, installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory materials in high-temperature industrial environments such as steel plants, cement factories, and foundries. They ensure refractory linings perform efficiently, manage maintenance schedules, and coordinate with procurement and engineering teams. Their role includes troubleshooting refractory failures, optimizing material usage, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Effective refractory management helps enhance equipment longevity, reduce downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by refractory managers in industrial settings?

Refractory Managers often face challenges such as managing project timelines within strict shutdown windows, ensuring the selection and installation of the appropriate refractory materials, and coordinating with multiple departments to minimize production downtime. They must also troubleshoot unexpected equipment failures and continuously monitor the performance of refractory linings under demanding conditions. Effective communication and proactive planning are key to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring both safety and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refractory manager?

To thrive as a Refractory Manager, a strong background in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field, along with experience in refractory installation and maintenance, is essential. Familiarity with refractory design software, thermal analysis tools, and industry certifications such as API or AWS are commonly required. Leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate with other departments. These skills ensure safe, efficient operations and optimal performance of high-temperature industrial equipment.

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Infographic showing various Refractory Manager job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,418 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

District Manager, Interventional Glaucoma - Eye Care - (NC, VA, DC, MD)

Washington, DC • On-site


AbbVie
Scientific Research and Development Services • 10K+ employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

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Good employer

Paid breaks


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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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

This role is field-based and will require travel throughout the Atlantic Coast District Territory. Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance from Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Washington DC, or Baltimore, MD. Talent will be hired at a level commensurate with experience. 

The District Manager, Eye Care Surgical (Xen) responsible for leading a team to promote AbbVie’s Xen Gel stent within the refractory glaucoma market. The District Manager will oversee all aspects of managing the district’s sales results while overseeing the interviewing, selection, and development of Account Consultants on their team and managing the district’s customer facing activities for developing and maintaining relationships with strict adherence to compliance principles to ensure the overall success of US Interventional Glaucoma franchise.
This position is responsible for accomplishing objectives of the district and providing support to franchise short- and long-term strategy, tactical execution, promotional initiatives and meeting or exceeding region and business unit goals.

Responsibilities

  • District Sales Performance - Consistently attain growth and market share goals while managing the area operation within expense guidelines
  • People Development, Team Development and Coaching - Provides leadership and direction for all colleagues. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, developing and performance management for the assigned district. Engages in coaching and counseling to develop innovative selling and account management skills along a continuum from new hires to advanced senior sales executives.
  • Oversees development and succession planning to maximize results and ensure team development continuity.
  • Field Execution - Leads sales direction across the region. Demonstrates the ability to execute marketing plans. Understands and communicates the sales execution role within the marketing plan. Area expert of product strategy and supporting initiatives. Demonstrates the ability to understand the marketing team’s role and provide appropriate feedback to plan implementation.
  • Key Customer Management - Proactively identifies, develops, and manages the EC relationship with established and emerging physicians, practices and/or accounts within an assigned Region. Implements account management plans and allocates resources with key accounts yielding growth, local, regional, and national influence. Effectively optimizes resources with accounts. Established as the key point of contact to manage customer relationship issues and/or opportunities. Understand the local, reg
  • Develop and implement improved procedures and practices while establishing, communicating, and pursuing objectives for the district to achieve.
  • Lead and motivate others to attain the individual and collective goals and objectives outlined for the district.
  • Demonstrate leadership in needs-based account selling processes that will deliver a long-term competitive advantage in the region.
  • Provide leadership in KOL promotional programs, key account management
  • Provide leadership to support sales and meet or exceed business goals of the district.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. MBA Preferred
  • Sales and sales leadership experience. Minimum 5-7 years of Healthcare, buy and bill, or device experience is required
  • Business analysis and planning skills that drive sales performance.
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Collaborates and can influence without authority across organizations.
  • Ability to articulate the scientific aspects of treatments and therapeutic areas.
  • Proven ability to deliver candid, effective feedback and efficiently manage performance. Ability to develop talent for promotional opportunities.
  • Ability to create a culture of winning and full team engagement.
    Models AbbVie’s Ways of Working.
  • Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 75% adequately to cover territory, as well as overnight attendance at scheduled training events and sales meetings.
  • Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment.
  • An essential requirement of your position is to satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory. You must also be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials.
  • These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or cities. Please remember that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all HCIR credentialing requirements and for any associated liability for failing to do so. AbbVie has resources available to you to help answer questions you may have.

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 long-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.

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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, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013


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