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AbbVie hires Business Development Consultants to drive partnerships and commercial strategy across its pharmaceutical and biotech portfolio. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories from initial OPT through long-term employment sponsorship.
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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.
Job Description
Purpose: The Director of Program Management & Business Development will lead significant strategic projects and programs to enable the launch of new products mainly through new business opportunities. This position plays a critical role in evaluating and executing program-related business development opportunities through thorough assessment and due diligence activities, managing cross-functional teams, and contributing to the negotiation and integration of new business opportunities aligned with organizational strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain best-in-class program management and business development evaluation processes to move projects forward in the most efficient and effective manner, providing recommendations for prioritization and resource allocation.
- Ensure stakeholders execute programs to meet required timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Resolve conflicts and issues among programs and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to senior leaders on the status of programs.
- Liaise with other functions to ensure programs are maintained on track.
- Lead cross-functional teams comprising of functional leaders to conduct thorough assessment and due diligence activities for new program-related business opportunities, including overseeing the evaluation process and timeline, and developing timely recommendations and proposals for senior management consideration based on complete technical and commercial assessments.
- Manage interactions with external parties in the context of program-related business development, due diligence, and partnership evaluation.
- Develop effective deal structures, risk mitigation strategies, and negotiating approaches, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and functional management.
- Significantly contribute to or lead the negotiation process for program-related partnerships, agreements, and acquisitions, including agreement on key terms and execution of legal agreements.
- Communicate status of evaluations and negotiations with key internal stakeholders on a timely basis, including preparation of opportunity assessments and summaries for executive-level audiences.
- Deliver oral and written presentations to senior management to seek approval for new programs and business opportunities.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, including broad operations, program management, and/or business development experience.
- Technical education background: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Business preferred. Master of Business Administration preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical development (API, drug product, biologics, and/or devices) and/or business development, including managing the assessment of opportunities.
- Effective in presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
- Able to challenge direct reports and project teams to deliver desired/required outcomes.
- Able to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix setting.
- Understands finances related to project accounting, cost accounting, and financial evaluations for business opportunities.
- Project management/leadership skills to lead/manage multifunctional teams to evaluate target opportunities and produce high-quality analyses, delivering timely results.
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate business strategies and capabilities internally and externally, present individual and team recommendations clearly and concisely, and promote cross-functional communication.
- Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills in a program and deal setting to creatively solve problems and establish mutually beneficial relationships.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to understand financial evaluations, drive fact-based decision making, and support assessment and due diligence activities.
- Strong understanding of the drug development, regulatory, and commercialization process for evaluation of pharmaceutical opportunities.
Key Stakeholders:
Business Development, Legal, Search & Evaluation, R&D, Commercial, Cross-functional program teams, Senior leadership
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.
Job Description
Purpose: The Director of Program Management & Business Development will lead significant strategic projects and programs to enable the launch of new products mainly through new business opportunities. This position plays a critical role in evaluating and executing program-related business development opportunities through thorough assessment and due diligence activities, managing cross-functional teams, and contributing to the negotiation and integration of new business opportunities aligned with organizational strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain best-in-class program management and business development evaluation processes to move projects forward in the most efficient and effective manner, providing recommendations for prioritization and resource allocation.
- Ensure stakeholders execute programs to meet required timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Resolve conflicts and issues among programs and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to senior leaders on the status of programs.
- Liaise with other functions to ensure programs are maintained on track.
- Lead cross-functional teams comprising of functional leaders to conduct thorough assessment and due diligence activities for new program-related business opportunities, including overseeing the evaluation process and timeline, and developing timely recommendations and proposals for senior management consideration based on complete technical and commercial assessments.
- Manage interactions with external parties in the context of program-related business development, due diligence, and partnership evaluation.
- Develop effective deal structures, risk mitigation strategies, and negotiating approaches, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and functional management.
- Significantly contribute to or lead the negotiation process for program-related partnerships, agreements, and acquisitions, including agreement on key terms and execution of legal agreements.
- Communicate status of evaluations and negotiations with key internal stakeholders on a timely basis, including preparation of opportunity assessments and summaries for executive-level audiences.
- Deliver oral and written presentations to senior management to seek approval for new programs and business opportunities.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, including broad operations, program management, and/or business development experience.
- Technical education background: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Business preferred. Master of Business Administration preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical development (API, drug product, biologics, and/or devices) and/or business development, including managing the assessment of opportunities.
- Effective in presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
- Able to challenge direct reports and project teams to deliver desired/required outcomes.
- Able to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix setting.
- Understands finances related to project accounting, cost accounting, and financial evaluations for business opportunities.
- Project management/leadership skills to lead/manage multifunctional teams to evaluate target opportunities and produce high-quality analyses, delivering timely results.
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate business strategies and capabilities internally and externally, present individual and team recommendations clearly and concisely, and promote cross-functional communication.
- Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills in a program and deal setting to creatively solve problems and establish mutually beneficial relationships.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to understand financial evaluations, drive fact-based decision making, and support assessment and due diligence activities.
- Strong understanding of the drug development, regulatory, and commercialization process for evaluation of pharmaceutical opportunities.
Key Stakeholders:
Business Development, Legal, Search & Evaluation, R&D, Commercial, Cross-functional program teams, Senior leadership
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
AbbVie's BD Consultant roles typically require a degree in life sciences, business, or a related field. Before applying, confirm your credentials clearly map to the role's specialty occupation definition, since USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-job-field alignment on H-1B petitions.
Target AbbVie's therapeutic area teams directly
AbbVie organizes BD hiring around franchises like immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. Applying to roles within a therapeutic area where your background fits strengthens the case that your degree is directly relevant, which matters when your employer builds the H-1B petition.
Understand how LCA prevailing wage affects your offer
Before accepting an offer, check the DOL's prevailing wage for Business Development Consultant roles in AbbVie's hiring location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that threshold on the Labor Condition Application, and knowing this protects you from accepting below-compliant offers.
Use Migrate Mate to find open BD roles at AbbVie
AbbVie posts Business Development Consultant openings across multiple locations and therapeutic divisions at different times of the year. Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsorship-confirmed roles at AbbVie so you're applying to positions where immigration support is already built into the hiring process.
Clarify Green Card sponsorship timing during negotiations
AbbVie sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for qualifying roles, but PERM labor certification timelines vary by location and backlog. Ask your recruiter specifically whether the BD Consultant position is eligible for employer-sponsored permanent residence and what the typical timeline looks like.
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Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development Consultants?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development Consultant roles. The company also supports H-1B1 petitions for eligible nationals. Because BD Consultant positions require specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical or biotech commercialization, they generally meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires. Confirm sponsorship eligibility for the specific role and location during your recruiter conversation.
How do I apply for Business Development Consultant jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal at abbvie.com. Roles are organized by therapeutic area and business function, so search for Business Development Consultant positions filtered by your region. Migrate Mate also aggregates AbbVie's sponsorship-confirmed BD openings, making it easier to identify which postings actively support visa sponsorship before you invest time in the application.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Business Development Consultant roles?
AbbVie sponsors multiple visa categories for this function, including H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT. For candidates seeking permanent residence, the company files EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and whether you're transitioning from student status or entering from outside the United States.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Business Development Consultant roles?
AbbVie typically looks for candidates with a background in life sciences, business, or a related field, combined with experience in pharmaceutical or biotech commercial strategy, licensing, or partnership development. MBA holders with prior industry exposure are common in this pipeline. For visa purposes, your degree must clearly align with the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies to the role.
How do I plan my timeline if I need AbbVie to sponsor an H-1B for this role?
The H-1B cap lottery opens each March for an October 1 start date, leaving a roughly six-month gap between selection and employment authorization. If you're on OPT with STEM extension, you may have more runway. Start discussions with your AbbVie recruiter at least four to five months before your current status expires so the company can prepare the registration in time.
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