E-3 Visa Medical Director Oncology Jobs
Medical Director Oncology roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, which means Australian physicians with oncology leadership experience can secure sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment, and the visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments.
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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 Field Medical Director is the regional Field Medical Leader responsible for leading, coaching, and developing Field Medical teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific engagement and identify impactful healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence. The role translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into regional field execution, elevates the quality and consistency of scientific exchange, and ensures that field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy. Through strong people leadership and scientific stewardship, the Field Medical Director strengthens AbbVie’s field medical impact across the region.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop Field Medical Team members to deliver consistent, high-quality, non-promotional scientific engagement for the multiple myeloma therapeutic area.
- Translate medical and therapeutic area strategy into clear regional field priorities and execution plans.
- Establish expectations and standards for scientific exchange, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence, and compliant field execution.
- Review, interpret, and elevate field-identified healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence to inform medical planning and evidence needs.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen scientific capability, judgment, and communication skills across the Field Medical Team.
- Partner with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leadership to align regional execution with medical objectives and evidence strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners through the In-Field Team (IFT) to support aligned regional engagement.
- Monitor regional field activity, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence quality, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support talent development, onboarding, and succession planning within the Field Medical Organization, including conducting regular field ride observations with all direct report MSLs.
Territory includes: New England, PA, OH, IN, MI
Qualifications
Open to remote candidates in the territory near an international airport. This is the first in a planned series of postings for this team.
- Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of multiple myeloma disease area, clinical evidence, and the role of Field Medical within Medical Affairs.
- Experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, scientific or healthcare roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing field-based scientific professionals.
- Experience successfully translating medical strategy into field execution and performance expectations.
- Experience interpreting and leveraging field-identified insights to inform medical or evidence planning.
- Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners within Medical Affairs and the In-Field Team (IFT).
Competencies
- Leads Field Medical Teams by applying strong scientific knowledge and sound judgment to guide high-quality scientific engagement.
- Coaches and develops scientific capability by providing clear direction, feedback, and role modeling of scientific excellence.
- Translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into actionable regional priorities and execution standards.
- Uses field healthcare professional perspectives, Scientific Intelligence and performance data to inform decision making and continuous improvement of field execution.
- Builds an environment of accountability, trust, and collaboration that supports consistent, compliant scientific engagement.
- Applies strong people leadership skills to motivate, engage, and retain high-performing field medical talent.
- Collaborates with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leaders and cross-functional partners to align regional field activity with broader medical objectives.
- Communicates clearly and effectively to connect strategy, expectations, and performance outcomes for Field Medical Teams.
Key Stakeholders
- Field Medical Leadership and Field Medical team members
- Healthcare professionals, scientific stakeholders, and regional healthcare decision makers engaged by MSL and MOSL teams
- MHI and therapeutic area medical leadership
- In-field cross-functional teams
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) partners
- Evidence Generation and Clinical Research partners
- Market Access and Value Strategy colleagues
- Regulatory, safety, and medical information colleagues
- Learning and development partners supporting field medical capability
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 Field Medical Director is the regional Field Medical Leader responsible for leading, coaching, and developing Field Medical teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific engagement and identify impactful healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence. The role translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into regional field execution, elevates the quality and consistency of scientific exchange, and ensures that field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy. Through strong people leadership and scientific stewardship, the Field Medical Director strengthens AbbVie’s field medical impact across the region.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop Field Medical Team members to deliver consistent, high-quality, non-promotional scientific engagement for the multiple myeloma therapeutic area.
- Translate medical and therapeutic area strategy into clear regional field priorities and execution plans.
- Establish expectations and standards for scientific exchange, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence, and compliant field execution.
- Review, interpret, and elevate field-identified healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence to inform medical planning and evidence needs.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen scientific capability, judgment, and communication skills across the Field Medical Team.
- Partner with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leadership to align regional execution with medical objectives and evidence strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners through the In-Field Team (IFT) to support aligned regional engagement.
- Monitor regional field activity, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence quality, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support talent development, onboarding, and succession planning within the Field Medical Organization, including conducting regular field ride observations with all direct report MSLs.
Territory includes: New England, PA, OH, IN, MI
Qualifications
Open to remote candidates in the territory near an international airport. This is the first in a planned series of postings for this team.
- Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of multiple myeloma disease area, clinical evidence, and the role of Field Medical within Medical Affairs.
- Experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, scientific or healthcare roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing field-based scientific professionals.
- Experience successfully translating medical strategy into field execution and performance expectations.
- Experience interpreting and leveraging field-identified insights to inform medical or evidence planning.
- Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners within Medical Affairs and the In-Field Team (IFT).
Competencies
- Leads Field Medical Teams by applying strong scientific knowledge and sound judgment to guide high-quality scientific engagement.
- Coaches and develops scientific capability by providing clear direction, feedback, and role modeling of scientific excellence.
- Translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into actionable regional priorities and execution standards.
- Uses field healthcare professional perspectives, Scientific Intelligence and performance data to inform decision making and continuous improvement of field execution.
- Builds an environment of accountability, trust, and collaboration that supports consistent, compliant scientific engagement.
- Applies strong people leadership skills to motivate, engage, and retain high-performing field medical talent.
- Collaborates with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leaders and cross-functional partners to align regional field activity with broader medical objectives.
- Communicates clearly and effectively to connect strategy, expectations, and performance outcomes for Field Medical Teams.
Key Stakeholders
- Field Medical Leadership and Field Medical team members
- Healthcare professionals, scientific stakeholders, and regional healthcare decision makers engaged by MSL and MOSL teams
- MHI and therapeutic area medical leadership
- In-field cross-functional teams
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) partners
- Evidence Generation and Clinical Research partners
- Market Access and Value Strategy colleagues
- Regulatory, safety, and medical information colleagues
- Learning and development partners supporting field medical capability
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Director Oncology
Verify your credentials meet U.S. standards
Australian medical degrees are generally accepted for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes, but oncology leadership roles often require ECFMG certification and U.S. board eligibility. Confirm your credentials meet state licensing requirements before applying, since gaps here delay LCA filing.
Target health systems with established E-3 pipelines
Large academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers have dedicated immigration teams familiar with physician visa filing. Smaller community hospitals may not have sponsored E-3 visas before, which adds friction to an otherwise straightforward process.
Request an employment contract before LCA submission
Your employer must file the DOL Labor Condition Application before your visa interview, and that filing requires a defined role, location, and wage. Pushing for a signed offer letter early keeps the LCA timeline on track and your consulate appointment within reach.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Medical Director roles involve multi-site oversight, which can complicate the LCA if your work spans multiple facilities. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork accurately from the first filing through your consulate appointment.
Clarify your dual-intent position with your employer
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, but oncology directors frequently attract EB-1 or EB-2 NIW green card interest over time. Discuss immigrant intent openly with your employer early so both parties understand what concurrent green card pursuit means for your visa renewals.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter for complex titles
Medical Director Oncology titles that blend clinical and administrative duties sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny over whether the role genuinely requires a specific degree. A detailed specialty occupation support letter from your employer, tied to your clinical training, substantially reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
E-3 Visa Medical Director Oncology: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Medical Director Oncology jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Filter by specialty and location to surface oncology leadership positions at employers with active sponsorship history. Standard job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status, so you risk pursuing roles at institutions that haven't sponsored before.
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 Medical Director Oncology role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Medical directors in oncology consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because the role requires a medical degree in a specific clinical discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Your employer's LCA should clearly document that the position requires advanced training in oncology or hematology-oncology, which strengthens the filing against any USCIS scrutiny.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian oncologists pursuing director-level roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each March with no guarantee of selection. For an Australian physician already at attending level moving into a director role, the E-3 is a direct path with no lottery risk.
Can I change health systems or hospitals while on an E-3 in a Medical Director role?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally after the change. Portability under the E-3 isn't automatic the way H-1B portability works under AC21. Plan your transition so the new LCA is certified before you leave your current role to avoid a gap in authorized employment.