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At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
The Director, External Innovation role will report to the Executive Director of External Innovation, Aesthetics. This role will play an integral part in sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities through the leadership and management of commercial assessments related to the TA strategy. This role will support due diligence on deals and driving the Aesthetics business development process internally and externally, targeting licensing/acquisition of key therapeutic assets, R&D collaborations, and related enabling collaborations.
Specific activities will include working with the Search & Evaluation and BD&A Transactions teams to evaluate the opportunities, and with the project team to: 1) represent the commercial strategy across all diligence including to senior leaders during governance 2) develop the business development strategy, 3) drive commercial diligence assessment including competitive assessment, 4) product forecasting, and 5) lead commercial P&L generation, and 6) perform market insights generation and gather secondary analytics.
The position provides the opportunity to work with a variety of key stakeholders, including but not limited to: Search and Evaluation, Licensing & Acquisition, Clinical, Discovery, Regulatory, Operations, US & Global Commercial, Forecasting, Finance, and Market Research partners. Due to the cross-portfolio nature of the role, the candidate will also be involved in the preparation of other strategic initiatives, including contributions for BD strategy into the Strategic Long-Range Planning process and input into Therapeutic Area Strategies.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work with internal research, development, search and evaluation, commercial and financial analytics experts on the evaluation, due diligence, and initial product development plan for proposed transactions. This includes supporting the overall product evaluation process, including clinical / scientific assessments, evaluation of the commercial opportunity, analysis of the competitive landscape, and financial modeling
- Serve as commercial lead for internal due diligence process with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, Legal & IP, and Manufacturing, to conduct detailed evaluation process
- Lead commercial due diligence of external assets and ensure that tight timelines are on track
- Partner with the Pipeline Commercialization Strategy TA team, and cross functional partners to ensure BD strategies are in-line with our Therapeutic Area strategies, and creation of target product profiles for external asset evaluations
- Work with the market research team to perform any market assessments needed.
- Provide commercial input on clinical development plans for external asset evaluations
- Build the commercial forecast for all external asset
- Develop commercial P&Ls, including operating expense assumptions
- Frame up strategic and financial benefits of deals under evaluation
- Generate and present clear and concise commercial diligence decks to Senior Leadership
- Attend scientific and medical conferences to stay abreast of new developments in key therapeutic areas
The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background and be able to understand business principles and market dynamics across various disease areas and indications within Aesthetics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking / investing / finance, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company is required.
- Robust understanding of the full drug & medical device development process, lifecycle management and commercialization
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively, possess high degree of planning, coordination, project management skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Clarity in communication – expert in producing crisp and compelling presentations for governance discussions that are executive ready. Organized, detail-oriented personality with the ability to multi-task
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a collaborative firm culture
- Impeccable integrity, work ethic and commitment
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D. or M.D.)
- Experience in Medtech, BD within a biotech, consultancy, or pharmaceutical company
- Understanding of the aesthetics market and clinical knowledge
- Experience building/owning a deal model and/or generating revenue forecasts and P&L models
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
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
The Director, External Innovation role will report to the Executive Director of External Innovation, Aesthetics. This role will play an integral part in sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities through the leadership and management of commercial assessments related to the TA strategy. This role will support due diligence on deals and driving the Aesthetics business development process internally and externally, targeting licensing/acquisition of key therapeutic assets, R&D collaborations, and related enabling collaborations.
Specific activities will include working with the Search & Evaluation and BD&A Transactions teams to evaluate the opportunities, and with the project team to: 1) represent the commercial strategy across all diligence including to senior leaders during governance 2) develop the business development strategy, 3) drive commercial diligence assessment including competitive assessment, 4) product forecasting, and 5) lead commercial P&L generation, and 6) perform market insights generation and gather secondary analytics.
The position provides the opportunity to work with a variety of key stakeholders, including but not limited to: Search and Evaluation, Licensing & Acquisition, Clinical, Discovery, Regulatory, Operations, US & Global Commercial, Forecasting, Finance, and Market Research partners. Due to the cross-portfolio nature of the role, the candidate will also be involved in the preparation of other strategic initiatives, including contributions for BD strategy into the Strategic Long-Range Planning process and input into Therapeutic Area Strategies.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work with internal research, development, search and evaluation, commercial and financial analytics experts on the evaluation, due diligence, and initial product development plan for proposed transactions. This includes supporting the overall product evaluation process, including clinical / scientific assessments, evaluation of the commercial opportunity, analysis of the competitive landscape, and financial modeling
- Serve as commercial lead for internal due diligence process with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, Legal & IP, and Manufacturing, to conduct detailed evaluation process
- Lead commercial due diligence of external assets and ensure that tight timelines are on track
- Partner with the Pipeline Commercialization Strategy TA team, and cross functional partners to ensure BD strategies are in-line with our Therapeutic Area strategies, and creation of target product profiles for external asset evaluations
- Work with the market research team to perform any market assessments needed.
- Provide commercial input on clinical development plans for external asset evaluations
- Build the commercial forecast for all external asset
- Develop commercial P&Ls, including operating expense assumptions
- Frame up strategic and financial benefits of deals under evaluation
- Generate and present clear and concise commercial diligence decks to Senior Leadership
- Attend scientific and medical conferences to stay abreast of new developments in key therapeutic areas
The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background and be able to understand business principles and market dynamics across various disease areas and indications within Aesthetics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking / investing / finance, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company is required.
- Robust understanding of the full drug & medical device development process, lifecycle management and commercialization
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively, possess high degree of planning, coordination, project management skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Clarity in communication – expert in producing crisp and compelling presentations for governance discussions that are executive ready. Organized, detail-oriented personality with the ability to multi-task
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a collaborative firm culture
- Impeccable integrity, work ethic and commitment
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D. or M.D.)
- Experience in Medtech, BD within a biotech, consultancy, or pharmaceutical company
- Understanding of the aesthetics market and clinical knowledge
- Experience building/owning a deal model and/or generating revenue forecasts and P&L models
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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Target roles aligned with AbbVie's core research pipeline
AbbVie's Green Card sponsorship concentrates in research, clinical development, and regulatory functions. Focusing your applications on immunology, oncology, or neuroscience roles puts you where sponsorship is most consistently offered across the organization.
Understand the PERM labor certification timeline upfront
Green Card sponsorship at a company like AbbVie begins with PERM, a DOL process that can take over a year before USCIS even sees your petition. Ask recruiters early so you can plan your nonimmigrant status accordingly.
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Clarify sponsorship intentions before accepting an offer
AbbVie's HR and immigration teams typically handle sponsorship through structured processes. Before signing, confirm in writing that Green Card sponsorship is included in your offer package, not just temporary work authorization.
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Does AbbVie sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors Green Card visas for qualifying employees. The company has an established immigration program in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals space, supporting permanent residency across scientific, technical, and corporate functions. Sponsorship is typically tied to continued employment and initiated after a period in a nonimmigrant status such as H-1B or E-3.
Which roles and departments at AbbVie are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at AbbVie is most common in research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, bioinformatics, and engineering roles. Corporate functions such as finance and legal may also be sponsored, but life sciences and technical positions tend to have the clearest path given the specialized qualifications involved in the PERM labor certification process.
How does the Green Card application process work at AbbVie?
AbbVie typically initiates the Green Card process through the PERM labor certification pathway, where the company must demonstrate through recruitment that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. After PERM is approved, AbbVie files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and a visa number is available, you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How long does it take to get a Green Card through AbbVie?
The timeline varies significantly depending on your country of birth and the employment-based preference category your role falls under. PERM alone can take well over a year, and nationals from India or China may face extended waits due to visa backlogs. Planning a multi-year timeline is realistic for most applicants, and aligning your nonimmigrant status renewals accordingly is essential.
How do I improve my chances of getting Green Card sponsorship at AbbVie?
Raise Green Card sponsorship during the offer negotiation stage, not after you've started. Roles requiring specialized biopharma expertise are easier for AbbVie to justify through PERM recruitment. You can also use Migrate Mate to identify AbbVie positions where sponsorship has historically been offered, which helps you target your applications more strategically from the start.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at AbbVie?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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