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Research Associate jobs at AbbVie span drug discovery, immunology, and oncology pipelines, with roles covering wet lab work, assay development, and preclinical research. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international scientists at this level across multiple visa categories.
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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 Associate Director of Market Research & Analytics for Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo & Alopecia Areata will design, implement, manage, analyze, and effectively communicate market research and analytics initiatives for each of the businesses on behalf of APEX. The individual will derive high-impact learnings from qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research, behavioral analytics, market and competitive intelligence, and internal stakeholder initiatives, and partner across APEX verticals as well as with Brand partners, Medical partners and external agencies to inform strategic and tactical decision-making. The ability to influence decisions based upon careful and strategic thinking and understanding of the business is critical to success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify primary research and analytics opportunities to ensure that decision-making is based on the most current, objective and comprehensive insights across HCPs and patients.
- Be conversant with custom research methods, adept at supplier and stakeholder management, and able to independently lead custom research projects.
- Deliver compelling, actionable learnings with strong ability to influence through insight-driven storytelling.
- Serve as the lead for business questions that require synthesis across multiple evidence sources — particularly primary and secondary data. Own business framing, cross-source synthesis, implications, and recommendations.
- Perform thought-provoking and sophisticated syntheses of learning across primary research, analytics, and market intelligence sources to develop actionable insights and recommendations that shape strategies and tactics.
- Demonstrate analytics fluency to engage credibly across data types.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Brand, Field Planning & Analytics, Market Access and Patient Services intelligence is leveraged appropriately to inform brand strategies and performance expectations.
- Maintain organizational knowledge of the market, competitive trends, and industry developments and effectively communicate this knowledge to internal stakeholders.
- Design and execute against measurement plans, inclusive of selected operational and performance indicators, to ensure the organization’s understanding of execution, engagement, and impact of brand programs and tactics.
- Coordinate and manage monthly program performance assessments (i.e. business reviews) on topics that will make the highest impact on the business.
- Build solid relationships as a team player, while maintaining objectivity and lack of bias to represent the voice of the customer.
- Manage and develop direct reports, identifying opportunities for growth over time. Understand where and how to appropriately expose direct reports to Leadership to both accelerate their career growth and maximize team efficiency across meetings.
- Balance business needs with strategic projects to advance the capabilities of Immunology APEX.
- Promote a culture of proactive communication, appreciation of diverse points of view, and recognition to facilitate psychological safety across the team.
- Demonstrate thoughtful confidence in presentation of learnings across all levels of the organization.
- Monitor and manage research and analytics programs within budget and identify opportunities for cost savings where appropriate.
- Ensure all research and analytics activities are conducted in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines.
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree required. Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA, PhD) preferred.
- 10+ years relevant marketing research and/or analytics experience required.
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical data (physician-level prescribing, institutional sales data, payer-prescriber-level data, formulary data, patient-level data, etc.) preferred.
- Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, superior organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and creativity in problem-solving.
- Ability to interact effectively with/present to (verbally and in writing) all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an integral member of a high-performing work team.
- Experience with and strong aptitude navigating a heavily matrixed and fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally within the organization and with external agencies.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
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.
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 Associate Director of Market Research & Analytics for Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo & Alopecia Areata will design, implement, manage, analyze, and effectively communicate market research and analytics initiatives for each of the businesses on behalf of APEX. The individual will derive high-impact learnings from qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research, behavioral analytics, market and competitive intelligence, and internal stakeholder initiatives, and partner across APEX verticals as well as with Brand partners, Medical partners and external agencies to inform strategic and tactical decision-making. The ability to influence decisions based upon careful and strategic thinking and understanding of the business is critical to success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify primary research and analytics opportunities to ensure that decision-making is based on the most current, objective and comprehensive insights across HCPs and patients.
- Be conversant with custom research methods, adept at supplier and stakeholder management, and able to independently lead custom research projects.
- Deliver compelling, actionable learnings with strong ability to influence through insight-driven storytelling.
- Serve as the lead for business questions that require synthesis across multiple evidence sources — particularly primary and secondary data. Own business framing, cross-source synthesis, implications, and recommendations.
- Perform thought-provoking and sophisticated syntheses of learning across primary research, analytics, and market intelligence sources to develop actionable insights and recommendations that shape strategies and tactics.
- Demonstrate analytics fluency to engage credibly across data types.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Brand, Field Planning & Analytics, Market Access and Patient Services intelligence is leveraged appropriately to inform brand strategies and performance expectations.
- Maintain organizational knowledge of the market, competitive trends, and industry developments and effectively communicate this knowledge to internal stakeholders.
- Design and execute against measurement plans, inclusive of selected operational and performance indicators, to ensure the organization’s understanding of execution, engagement, and impact of brand programs and tactics.
- Coordinate and manage monthly program performance assessments (i.e. business reviews) on topics that will make the highest impact on the business.
- Build solid relationships as a team player, while maintaining objectivity and lack of bias to represent the voice of the customer.
- Manage and develop direct reports, identifying opportunities for growth over time. Understand where and how to appropriately expose direct reports to Leadership to both accelerate their career growth and maximize team efficiency across meetings.
- Balance business needs with strategic projects to advance the capabilities of Immunology APEX.
- Promote a culture of proactive communication, appreciation of diverse points of view, and recognition to facilitate psychological safety across the team.
- Demonstrate thoughtful confidence in presentation of learnings across all levels of the organization.
- Monitor and manage research and analytics programs within budget and identify opportunities for cost savings where appropriate.
- Ensure all research and analytics activities are conducted in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines.
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree required. Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA, PhD) preferred.
- 10+ years relevant marketing research and/or analytics experience required.
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical data (physician-level prescribing, institutional sales data, payer-prescriber-level data, formulary data, patient-level data, etc.) preferred.
- Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, superior organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and creativity in problem-solving.
- Ability to interact effectively with/present to (verbally and in writing) all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an integral member of a high-performing work team.
- Experience with and strong aptitude navigating a heavily matrixed and fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally within the organization and with external agencies.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
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.
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 degree to AbbVie's pipeline focus
AbbVie's Research Associate roles cluster around immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. A degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or pharmacology maps directly to their posted requirements and strengthens your specialty occupation case for H-1B or E-3 filings.
Flag OPT or CPT eligibility before applying
AbbVie actively hires F-1 students for Research Associate roles through OPT and CPT. Confirm your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront so recruiters can plan your start date around your authorization window without delays.
Target roles tied to specific therapeutic areas
Research Associate postings at AbbVie are often tied to a specific lab or program, not just a general function. Applying to roles within a pipeline you've published or presented on increases the likelihood of a sponsorship-ready offer moving forward quickly.
Understand the LCA timing before your offer stage
Before AbbVie can file your H-1B or E-3 petition, DOL must certify a Labor Condition Application. This step typically takes seven business days but must be completed before USCIS submission, so factor it into your expected start date.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Research Associate roles at AbbVie
Not all AbbVie Research Associate postings appear with sponsorship context on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified open roles at AbbVie filtered by visa type, so you apply only where your status is already a known fit.
Prepare documentation for a third-party credential evaluation
If your degree is from outside the U.S., AbbVie's immigration team may require a credential evaluation to establish equivalency for USCIS. Ordering a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services report before your offer stage avoids delays at the petition filing step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Research Associates?
Yes. AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Research Associates, and the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given the degree requirements in fields like biochemistry, molecular biology, or pharmacology. AbbVie also sponsors H-1B1 visa and E-3 visas for eligible nationals, and supports Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 classifications for longer-tenured employees.
How do I apply for Research Associate jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal, where Research Associate roles are listed by therapeutic area and site location. To find roles where visa sponsorship is confirmed, browse AbbVie's open Research Associate positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified sponsorship-eligible listings. Tailoring your application to the specific pipeline or lab function described in the posting improves your chances of moving to screening.
Which visa types are commonly used for Research Associate roles at AbbVie?
AbbVie supports a range of visa categories for Research Associates, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 for Australian nationals, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for current students. For candidates on OPT, the STEM extension can provide up to three years of work authorization while USCIS processes an H-1B petition.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Research Associate positions?
Most AbbVie Research Associate postings require a bachelor's or master's degree in a life sciences field such as biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology, with hands-on laboratory experience. Proficiency in techniques like ELISA, flow cytometry, PCR, or cell culture is frequently listed. Candidates with research experience in oncology, immunology, or neuroscience align most directly with AbbVie's active development programs.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Research Associate at AbbVie?
Timeline depends on visa type. For H-1B, standard USCIS processing after an approved LCA runs three to five months, with premium processing available to reduce adjudication to roughly 15 business days. E-3 and TN visas move faster since they don't require an I-129 approval before consular processing. AbbVie's immigration team typically coordinates filings after an offer is accepted, so confirming your visa category early in the process helps avoid gaps.