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Data Science Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to leading U.S. data teams.
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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
AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies. For assigned studies, leads the DSS Study Team and represents DS as a member of the cross-functional study team
- For assigned studies, acts as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS. Coordinates associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives. Engages and connects global functional and cross-functional teams
- Interacts with and influences cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives
- Utilizes operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, to manage internal and external resources, to track study progress, and to prepare study status reports. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
- Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
- Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to study operations, issues, and trends in performance
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates. May include indirect supervision of work for contract resources
- Participates in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
- Contributes to study execution “lessons learned” across functions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired
- Must have at least 3+ years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 5+ years of project management experience (and/or applicable work experience)
- Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology. Experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through to completion is preferred
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated effective analytical 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 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
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
AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies. For assigned studies, leads the DSS Study Team and represents DS as a member of the cross-functional study team
- For assigned studies, acts as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS. Coordinates associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives. Engages and connects global functional and cross-functional teams
- Interacts with and influences cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives
- Utilizes operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, to manage internal and external resources, to track study progress, and to prepare study status reports. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
- Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
- Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to study operations, issues, and trends in performance
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates. May include indirect supervision of work for contract resources
- Participates in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
- Contributes to study execution “lessons learned” across functions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired
- Must have at least 3+ years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 5+ years of project management experience (and/or applicable work experience)
- Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology. Experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through to completion is preferred
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated effective analytical 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 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Data Science Lead
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian degree directly supports the Data Science Lead role. A three-year Australian bachelor's in statistics or computer science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document the equivalency explicitly in your application package.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's FLAG portal for companies that have recently filed Labor Condition Applications for data science roles. Employers with LCA history already understand the E-3 visa process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly compared to first-time sponsors.
Address the specialty occupation standard early
Many hiring managers assume senior data roles are too generalist to qualify as specialty occupations. Lead with the fact that Data Science Lead positions require a specific technical degree, which clears the USCIS specialty occupation threshold and keeps sponsorship conversations moving forward.
Get the LCA certified before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification of the LCA before you can attend your E-3 visa interview. Coordinate this timeline with your hiring team early so a delayed LCA doesn't push back your start date. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at interview
Unlike an H-1B visa, the E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers may probe your intent to return to Australia. Have clear, specific answers about ties to Australia ready, even if you plan to renew your E-3 indefinitely through ongoing employment.
Search verified E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Generic job searches won't filter for E-3 sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who actively sponsor E-3 visas for data roles, saving you from spending weeks on applications with companies that won't support Australian nationals.
E-3 Visa Data Science Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Science Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers with active E-3 sponsorship history in data and analytics roles, so you're not guessing which companies will support Australian nationals. Searching broadly and hoping a recruiter raises the E-3 option rarely works at the lead level, where sponsorship decisions are made earlier in the hiring process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Data Science Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as statistics, computer science, data science, or mathematics. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. The job description should explicitly state a degree requirement tied to the technical nature of the position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Data Science Lead roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap on available visas, so you can apply year-round when you have a job offer, not just during a narrow April window. H-1B selection is random and the odds depend on overall registration volume. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a faster, more predictable path to the same senior data leadership roles.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Data Science Lead?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with the new employer. Your current E-3 is tied to your existing job offer and LCA, so your new employer must file a new LCA and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate appointment. There's no formal portability rule like the H-1B's 180-day AC21 protection, so plan the transition timeline carefully with your new team.