Account Specialist Jobs at AbbVie with Visa Sponsorship
Account Specialist roles at AbbVie sit at the intersection of scientific knowledge and field sales, requiring candidates who can communicate complex pharmaceutical data to healthcare providers. AbbVie has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified specialists in this function, including both temporary and permanent pathways.
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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
The Account Specialist role promotes a product to community practices and health systems. Customer accounts may include community/private practices, community-based hospitals, academic medical centers, and government accounts (military treatment facilities and/or Veteran’s Affairs Medical Centers). The Account Specialist develops and maintains relationships with various accounts/departments such as neurology, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, and pharmacy. Or in Urology, specialists such as urology, urogynecology, obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and reconstructive surgery.
Responsibilities
- Promote a product to meet/exceed sales goals in community/private practices as well as hospitals/health systems.
- Identify/uncover customer needs (training, clinical, operational, reimbursement) and address with appropriate AbbVie resources.
- Provide education and clinical/injection training for residents, fellows, and other key hospital personnel.
- Expert delivery of anatomical/procedural information and training, including the appropriate use of anatomical terminology to train injection paradigms/postures while highlighting various anatomical and injection insights and considerations.
- Effectively utilize AbbVie's sales and data resources to enhance productivity and growth of AbbVie products while implementing U.S. Marketing Plan.
- Collaborate with other Account Specialists to promote the product for approved indications and execute individual, department, or group resident/fellow trainings within hospital/health system accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Relevant and equivalent industry experience required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is at least five (5) years of technical experience with three (3) or more years of experience within sales preferred and a high school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with Buy & Bill and/or Specialty Pharmacy products is preferred, in both health systems and private practice.
- Ability to lift/pull 25–100 lb. training models and meet necessary hospital credentialing/vaccination requirements.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
- Ability to travel adequately to cover territory, as well as overnight attendance at scheduled training events and sales meetings.
- Documented history of strong sales performance, preferably in a clinical/technical/consultative sales role with multiple decision makers is preferred. Ability to manage a complex sell, learn procedural, technical, clinical, and anatomical information quickly and communicate/present/train to a variety of audiences.
- 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 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
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
The Account Specialist role promotes a product to community practices and health systems. Customer accounts may include community/private practices, community-based hospitals, academic medical centers, and government accounts (military treatment facilities and/or Veteran’s Affairs Medical Centers). The Account Specialist develops and maintains relationships with various accounts/departments such as neurology, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, and pharmacy. Or in Urology, specialists such as urology, urogynecology, obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and reconstructive surgery.
Responsibilities
- Promote a product to meet/exceed sales goals in community/private practices as well as hospitals/health systems.
- Identify/uncover customer needs (training, clinical, operational, reimbursement) and address with appropriate AbbVie resources.
- Provide education and clinical/injection training for residents, fellows, and other key hospital personnel.
- Expert delivery of anatomical/procedural information and training, including the appropriate use of anatomical terminology to train injection paradigms/postures while highlighting various anatomical and injection insights and considerations.
- Effectively utilize AbbVie's sales and data resources to enhance productivity and growth of AbbVie products while implementing U.S. Marketing Plan.
- Collaborate with other Account Specialists to promote the product for approved indications and execute individual, department, or group resident/fellow trainings within hospital/health system accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Relevant and equivalent industry experience required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is at least five (5) years of technical experience with three (3) or more years of experience within sales preferred and a high school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with Buy & Bill and/or Specialty Pharmacy products is preferred, in both health systems and private practice.
- Ability to lift/pull 25–100 lb. training models and meet necessary hospital credentialing/vaccination requirements.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
- Ability to travel adequately to cover territory, as well as overnight attendance at scheduled training events and sales meetings.
- Documented history of strong sales performance, preferably in a clinical/technical/consultative sales role with multiple decision makers is preferred. Ability to manage a complex sell, learn procedural, technical, clinical, and anatomical information quickly and communicate/present/train to a variety of audiences.
- 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 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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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Account Specialist roles at AbbVie typically require a degree in life sciences, business, or a related field. Before applying, confirm your credentials meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria, since a general bachelor's degree without a relevant field connection can complicate H-1B approval.
Target AbbVie's therapeutic area hiring cycles
AbbVie recruits Account Specialists around specific therapeutic launches, particularly in immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. Monitoring their careers portal during product launch windows gives you the best shot at open requisitions that carry active headcount and sponsorship budget.
Use Migrate Mate to filter AbbVie Account Specialist openings
Not every AbbVie job posting signals visa sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to surface Account Specialist roles at AbbVie that are verified for sponsorship eligibility, so you're not spending time on requisitions that won't move forward for international candidates.
Clarify visa pathway preference before offer negotiation
AbbVie sponsors multiple visa categories including H-1B, E-3, TN, and employment-based Green Cards. Before an offer is extended, confirm which pathway the hiring team intends to pursue, since the documentation timeline and DOL Labor Condition Application process differ significantly between categories.
Front-load your pharmaceutical sales experience in applications
AbbVie's Account Specialist interviews weight real-world territory management and provider relationship experience heavily. Highlighting quantifiable field outcomes, specific therapy areas you've promoted, and any formulary pull-through work signals immediate readiness and reduces perceived risk around sponsoring an international hire.
Prepare for PERM documentation early if targeting Green Card
If your goal is permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3, AbbVie will need to run a PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing your immigrant petition. Gathering educational transcripts, prior employment verification letters, and any professional licenses in advance keeps this multi-month process from stalling.
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Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Account Specialists?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Account Specialist positions. Because these roles require applying specialized pharmaceutical or biotechnology knowledge to healthcare provider engagement, they generally meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard needed for H-1B approval. AbbVie also sponsors H-1B1 visas for Chilean and Singaporean nationals and E-3 visas for Australian citizens in this function.
How do I apply for Account Specialist jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's official careers portal, where you can filter by role title and location. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible Account Specialist openings at AbbVie through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles confirmed for international candidates. Tailor your resume to highlight territory management, therapeutic area expertise, and any experience engaging physicians or pharmacy decision-makers directly.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Account Specialist hires?
AbbVie uses H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Account Specialist roles, depending on the candidate's nationality and status. For longer-term pathways, AbbVie also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. The appropriate category depends on your citizenship, your current visa status, and the specific position's requirements.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Account Specialist roles?
AbbVie typically looks for a bachelor's degree in a life science, health science, or business-related field, combined with demonstrated field sales or account management experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or biotech. Familiarity with specialty therapy areas such as immunology, oncology, or aesthetics is a competitive differentiator. Strong communication skills and a valid driver's license are standard requirements across most territory-based positions.
How do I manage the visa sponsorship timeline when joining AbbVie as an Account Specialist?
Timing depends heavily on which visa category applies to you. H-1B sponsorship is tied to the annual April lottery, with an October 1 start date, so AbbVie would need to file by late March at the latest. E-3 and TN visas move faster and can be processed consularly in a matter of weeks. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date early so AbbVie's immigration team can file ahead of any grace period expiration.
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