Clinical Director Jobs at AbbVie with Visa Sponsorship
AbbVie hires Clinical Directors across therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, with roles that sit at the intersection of clinical strategy and cross-functional leadership. AbbVie has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates.
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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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain Management’s primary responsibility is to manage the clinical supply chain for Phase 1 to Phase IV compounds. The completion of clinical trials is the rate-limiting step for filing of new drug applications and, ultimately, to product commercialization. The on-time initiation, uninterrupted conduct, and completion of clinical studies is dependent on the timely delivery of clinical supplies of top quality to the clinical sites.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement a global clinical supply strategy, including the development of strategic options for the clinical supply chain.
- Ensure all clinical supplies (Phases I-IV, affiliate studies, and IIS) are delivered on time, on budget and of top quality with no studies interrupted or delayed due to clinical supplies.
- Define and manage external budget for compounds (comparators, co-meds, over-encapsulation, depots, and importation costs).
- Represent the clinical supply chain on Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams (IESTs) and participate and contribute to Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) meetings.
- Define API and drug product requirements and delivery dates to support the clinical supply chain.
- Matrix management of a larger number of Clinical Supply Project Managers (CSPMs) supporting the global clinical supply chain.
- Allocate bulk drug product to CSPMs, minimizing wastage.
- Lead the recovery of clinical supplies during a product recall, support the evaluation and approval of non-medical complaints (NMCs), exception reports and recalls.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by driving for continuous improvement and encouraging and supporting collaboration across departments. Represent CDSM Program Management on cross-functional and global initiatives which require clinical drug supply expertise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Pharmacy or Science.
- 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with CMC and/or clinical supplies management experience.
- Broad understanding of the overall drug development process.
- Experience in project management, planning, forecasting, budgeting.
- Excellent interpersonal, team, and leadership skills.
- Sound knowledge of GxP.
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
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain Management’s primary responsibility is to manage the clinical supply chain for Phase 1 to Phase IV compounds. The completion of clinical trials is the rate-limiting step for filing of new drug applications and, ultimately, to product commercialization. The on-time initiation, uninterrupted conduct, and completion of clinical studies is dependent on the timely delivery of clinical supplies of top quality to the clinical sites.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement a global clinical supply strategy, including the development of strategic options for the clinical supply chain.
- Ensure all clinical supplies (Phases I-IV, affiliate studies, and IIS) are delivered on time, on budget and of top quality with no studies interrupted or delayed due to clinical supplies.
- Define and manage external budget for compounds (comparators, co-meds, over-encapsulation, depots, and importation costs).
- Represent the clinical supply chain on Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams (IESTs) and participate and contribute to Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) meetings.
- Define API and drug product requirements and delivery dates to support the clinical supply chain.
- Matrix management of a larger number of Clinical Supply Project Managers (CSPMs) supporting the global clinical supply chain.
- Allocate bulk drug product to CSPMs, minimizing wastage.
- Lead the recovery of clinical supplies during a product recall, support the evaluation and approval of non-medical complaints (NMCs), exception reports and recalls.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by driving for continuous improvement and encouraging and supporting collaboration across departments. Represent CDSM Program Management on cross-functional and global initiatives which require clinical drug supply expertise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Pharmacy or Science.
- 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with CMC and/or clinical supplies management experience.
- Broad understanding of the overall drug development process.
- Experience in project management, planning, forecasting, budgeting.
- Excellent interpersonal, team, and leadership skills.
- Sound knowledge of GxP.
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 AbbVie's therapeutic focus
AbbVie's Clinical Director roles cluster around immunology, oncology, and aesthetics. Frame your CV around experience in these areas specifically, because a generalist clinical background will get screened out before sponsorship conversations even begin.
Confirm your degree field supports specialty occupation classification
Clinical Director petitions must satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements. A medical degree or graduate-level clinical science credential is typically expected. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, gather documentation showing it directly applies to the posted role.
Target AbbVie's internal medicine affairs and clinical development teams
AbbVie recruits Clinical Directors primarily through its Medical Affairs and Clinical Development organizations. Applications routed through these business units reach hiring managers already familiar with sponsorship workflows, which shortens the internal approval process significantly.
Understand which visa pathway fits your citizenship
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and H-1B1 visas for this role. Australian citizens can use the E-3 to sidestep the H-1B lottery entirely. Canadian and Mexican nationals on the TN pathway face no USCIS petition at all, which cuts filing time substantially.
Negotiate your start date around DOL and USCIS filing timelines
For H-1B transfers or cap-exempt filings, USCIS processing runs six to eight months without premium processing. Build that into offer negotiations. Requesting a start date that doesn't account for filing timelines puts your offer at risk before it even clears HR.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Clinical Director roles at AbbVie
AbbVie's sponsorship-eligible Clinical Director openings are filterable by visa type on Migrate Mate. Search before roles close, because clinical leadership postings at large pharmaceutical companies fill quickly and are rarely reposted at the same seniority level.
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Find Clinical Director at AbbVie JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Directors?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Director roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file both cap-subject and cap-exempt petitions depending on the candidate's situation. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, AbbVie can file an H-1B transfer, which isn't subject to the annual lottery and can proceed year-round.
How do I apply for Clinical Director jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal at abbvie.com/careers. Search by function using terms like 'Clinical Director,' 'Medical Affairs Director,' or the specific therapeutic area you're targeting. You can also find sponsorship-eligible Clinical Director openings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify roles before they're filled.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Clinical Director positions?
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, and J-1 visas for Clinical Directors, and also supports Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. For long-term hires, AbbVie typically initiates PERM labor certification through the DOL after the initial visa period, particularly for candidates intending to pursue permanent residence.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for a Clinical Director role?
AbbVie typically requires an advanced degree, usually an MD, PharmD, or PhD in a clinical or life sciences discipline, along with substantive experience in clinical development or medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. Therapeutic area expertise in immunology, oncology, or neuroscience is frequently listed as a requirement rather than a preference for Clinical Director-level postings.
How do I time my application given AbbVie's visa filing process?
For H-1B cap-subject cases, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you miss the lottery, AbbVie can file under cap-exempt status if you've previously held H-1B status. For E-3 and TN visas, there's no lottery and no annual cap, so timing is driven by how quickly AbbVie completes its internal offer and legal review process, which typically runs four to eight weeks.
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