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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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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in AbbVie H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target AbbVie's core research and development functions
AbbVie's H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in scientific and technical roles, including clinical pharmacology, bioinformatics, and regulatory science. Focusing your applications on these functions gives you the strongest chance of landing a sponsored position.
Understand that H-1B sponsorship starts with the offer
AbbVie initiates H-1B petitions after extending a job offer, not before. Clarify sponsorship intent early in the interview process, ideally before the final round, so there are no surprises when the offer arrives.
Look for roles that align with your degree field
H-1B approval at AbbVie depends on demonstrating your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, and biostatistics have clear degree requirements, making them stronger candidates for petition approval.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified AbbVie sponsorship roles
Not every AbbVie job listing will mention visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you identify open roles at AbbVie that are genuinely available to H-1B candidates.
Factor in H-1B cap timing when planning your search
If you're not already in H-1B status, AbbVie will need to enter you in the annual lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date, so aligning your job search timeline with the cap cycle matters considerably.
Highlight specialized expertise that is hard to source domestically
AbbVie operates in a highly specialized industry. Candidates with niche expertise in areas like immunology research, oncology drug development, or advanced biostatistics make a stronger case for sponsorship because domestic talent supply in those areas is limited.
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Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for qualified candidates in scientific, technical, and specialized business roles. The company operates across drug discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial functions, and has a track record of filing H-1B petitions in these areas. Sponsorship is tied to a confirmed job offer and role eligibility.
Which roles and departments at AbbVie are most likely to receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at AbbVie is most common in roles that require a specific degree in a scientific or technical field. Clinical research, pharmaceutical sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and data science positions are among those most frequently sponsored. Corporate functions like finance and legal may also qualify depending on the role's specialization requirements.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at AbbVie?
Once AbbVie extends a job offer, their immigration legal team or an outside counsel firm manages the H-1B petition process on your behalf. Your responsibilities typically include providing academic credentials, employment history, and supporting documentation. The company files the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and then submits the I-129 petition to USCIS.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take at AbbVie?
For cap-subject H-1B petitions, the timeline depends on USCIS lottery selection in March and an October 1 start date. Standard processing after selection takes several months, while premium processing can reduce the USCIS adjudication window to around 15 business days. If you already hold H-1B status with another employer, a transfer can happen more quickly outside the cap cycle.
How do I find open H-1B jobs at AbbVie as an international candidate?
Searching AbbVie's careers site directly is a starting point, but listings rarely specify visa sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate lets you search AbbVie's verified sponsorship roles specifically, filtering for positions where H-1B sponsorship has historically been offered. This saves time and helps you focus on applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at AbbVie?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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