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AbbVie's Strategic Business Development team works at the intersection of science and commercial strategy, evaluating partnerships, licensing deals, and acquisitions across its pharmaceutical and biologics pipeline. AbbVie has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for business development roles 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, US Market Access, Payer Strategy will lead development, evolution, and deployment of the SKYRIZI Medical Benefit contracting strategy and customer narrative to support business performance across the long-range plan.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead development of Commercial and Medicare Medical Benefit contracting strategy and impactful customer narrative, leveraging clinical and economic data as well as key stakeholder insights
- Continuously evaluate evolving Medical Benefit landscape to refine and adjust contracting strategy; enhance Account Team education and training on key insights
- Support financial planning processes (LBE, Plan, LRP):
- Monitor rebating data and trends in partnership with Contracting
- Support ASP forecasting in partnership with Finance
- Competitive ASP tracking and net cost recovery analysis
- Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking, monitoring, and competitive preparedness for future evolution of SKYRIZI value proposition
- Partner with APEX MAPS teams on channel and account-specific analytics; support for In-Field partners (FRM, GAM, Account)
- Effectively collaborate with broader Immunology Payer Strategy team and cross-functional partners, including Brand Marketing, Finance, Medical Payer Strategy, HEOR, Trade, and APS, to drive strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in Marketing, US Market Access and/or Analytics
- Strong strategic thinking, business and financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and communications skills required
- Relevant experience in medical benefit quantitative analyses, including ASP calculations and physician reimbursement dynamics
- Candidate must have high proficiency in Excel
- Experience with buy and bill pharma business model and distribution channel preferred
- Advanced agility, project management and prioritization skills
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required
- Cross-functional experiences including field sales, finance, and/or market analytics valued
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, US Market Access, Payer Strategy will lead development, evolution, and deployment of the SKYRIZI Medical Benefit contracting strategy and customer narrative to support business performance across the long-range plan.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead development of Commercial and Medicare Medical Benefit contracting strategy and impactful customer narrative, leveraging clinical and economic data as well as key stakeholder insights
- Continuously evaluate evolving Medical Benefit landscape to refine and adjust contracting strategy; enhance Account Team education and training on key insights
- Support financial planning processes (LBE, Plan, LRP):
- Monitor rebating data and trends in partnership with Contracting
- Support ASP forecasting in partnership with Finance
- Competitive ASP tracking and net cost recovery analysis
- Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking, monitoring, and competitive preparedness for future evolution of SKYRIZI value proposition
- Partner with APEX MAPS teams on channel and account-specific analytics; support for In-Field partners (FRM, GAM, Account)
- Effectively collaborate with broader Immunology Payer Strategy team and cross-functional partners, including Brand Marketing, Finance, Medical Payer Strategy, HEOR, Trade, and APS, to drive strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in Marketing, US Market Access and/or Analytics
- Strong strategic thinking, business and financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and communications skills required
- Relevant experience in medical benefit quantitative analyses, including ASP calculations and physician reimbursement dynamics
- Candidate must have high proficiency in Excel
- Experience with buy and bill pharma business model and distribution channel preferred
- Advanced agility, project management and prioritization skills
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required
- Cross-functional experiences including field sales, finance, and/or market analytics valued
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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Frame your background in therapeutic area strategy
AbbVie's BD team focuses heavily on oncology, immunology, and neuroscience deal flow. Tailor your resume and cover letter to show experience evaluating assets or partnerships in these specific therapeutic areas, not just general business development.
Highlight licensing or deal execution experience explicitly
Strategic BD roles at biopharma companies require evidence of end-to-end deal involvement. Listing deal size or stage in your application materials signals readiness for AbbVie's complex, multi-stakeholder transaction environment.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified AbbVie BD openings
AbbVie posts Strategic Business Development roles across multiple locations and seniority levels. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for AbbVie roles that match your visa type so you apply to positions already aligned with your sponsorship needs.
Confirm LCA wage compliance for your work location
AbbVie has BD hubs in North Chicago and other metro areas with different DOL prevailing wage levels. The LCA your employer files must meet the wage floor for the specific worksite, so verify the tier for your intended location during offer negotiation.
Plan around PERM timing if you need a Green Card pathway
PERM labor certification for EB-2 or EB-3 takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even begins adjudicating an I-140. For Strategic BD roles requiring advanced degrees, raise long-term immigration planning with HR during the offer stage, not after you start.
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Find Strategic Business Development at AbbVie JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Business Developments?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Strategic Business Development roles. These positions typically require a degree in a specialty occupation such as business, life sciences, or a related field, which satisfies H-1B eligibility. AbbVie also sponsors H-1B transfers, so if you're already on an H-1B with another employer, you can begin working as soon as AbbVie files your transfer petition.
How do I apply for Strategic Business Development jobs at AbbVie?
You can browse and apply for Strategic Business Development roles at AbbVie through their careers portal. For a faster way to find openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, Migrate Mate aggregates AbbVie's BD listings so you can identify roles that match your specific visa category. Prepare application materials that speak directly to AbbVie's therapeutic focus areas and pipeline strategy.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Strategic Business Development roles?
AbbVie sponsors a range of visa categories for BD professionals including H-1B, H-1B1 for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 for Australian nationals, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa categories for permanent residence pathways.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Strategic Business Development positions?
AbbVie's Strategic BD roles typically require a graduate degree such as an MBA, PhD, or MD, combined with direct biopharma or biotech industry experience. Candidates with backgrounds in licensing, asset evaluation, M&A, or corporate strategy in oncology, immunology, or neuroscience are particularly competitive. Strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with due diligence processes are standard expectations.
How long does AbbVie's visa sponsorship process take for new BD hires?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa category. H-1B cap-subject petitions follow USCIS's April lottery and October 1 start date, so planning 12 months ahead is prudent. TN and E-3 visas move faster, often processed at a consulate within weeks. For employer-sponsored Green Cards through PERM, the full process from initiation to I-140 approval typically spans two to three years minimum.
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