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Policy roles in government affairs, regulatory affairs, and public policy qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making U.S. federal agencies, think tanks, and advocacy organizations realistic targets for your job search.
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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 Senior Director (Head of US or Head of ROW), Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, combines knowledge of the scientific, regulatory and business environment, regarding how medical products and devices are developed, evaluated, authorized and monitored once marketed. Monitors and engages with the external environment for evolving regulations and policies of the Health Authorities (HA) and works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to analyze impact and provide insights that inform product development strategy. Establishes, develops and maintains relations with HAs, peer companies, and industry trade associations regarding scientific and regulatory policies. Influences at the division and corporate levels and is considered a key opinion leader for AbbVie. Acts as an advisor/liaison to senior management to plan, evaluate and recommend regulatory strategy. Assists company to comply with scientific, ethical, statutory, quality, and business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manages and leads global and/or regional topics and staff in the regulatory policy and intelligence function for assigned area (US or ROW). Defines scientific and regulatory policy initiatives. The Head of US is accountable for managing the RPI strategy and tactics for the US market; the Head of ROW is accountable for managing the RPI strategy and tactics for all other regions. Both positions are accountable for partnering closely with each other to ensure global topics are coordinated and managed.
- As policy subject expert, analyzes proposed policies and distributes to SMEs. Coordinates internal review. Leads formation of corporate position to share with trade associations.
- Manages and mentors junior staff in approaches to complex policy issues.
- Prepares and presents complex written and oral reports to Senior Management and external audiences on scientific and regulatory topics.
- Proposes sound regulatory policies influencing the regulatory environment in one or more geographic regions based on in depth scientific knowledge of topic and by working closely with SMEs.
- Directs staff to identify and influence policies that impact AbbVie. Effectively uses negotiation skills to resolve policy issues when unable to agree internally. Anticipates consequences of path chosen.
- Serves as primary liaison to trade associations for management on scientific and regulatory issues.
- Supports supervisor and Senior Management in discussions of complex policy topics at trade associations.
- Contributes to regulatory product development by responding to requests for information and providing an analysis of the regulatory environment. May offer alternative views based on regulatory knowledge and prior experience.
- Conducts external outreach with regulators, peers, and trades. Creates and responds to opportunities to enhance AbbVie’s relationship by organizing, speaking at, and participating in policy-related meetings. Utilizes network of local pharma companies to obtain policy-related information.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree related to health, environment, or politics. Degrees in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Law or Policy are most relevant.
- Preferred Education: Relevant Master’s degree in a scientific, health, legal, or business discipline. Regulatory certifications a plus.
- Required Experience: 12+ years in regulated industry or health authority. Policy and drug development experience is most relevant.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment. Experience working cross functionally to reach consensus. Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in other languages is needed for regional assignments.
- Preferred Experience: 10+ years of relevant area experience in pharmaceutical or other healthcare industry with some regulatory policy and intelligence experience. 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience in quality assurance, research and development, scientific affairs, and operations. Proven 7+ years in a leadership role with strong management skills.
- Knowledge of global healthcare regulations in support of drug development.
Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.
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 Senior Director (Head of US or Head of ROW), Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, combines knowledge of the scientific, regulatory and business environment, regarding how medical products and devices are developed, evaluated, authorized and monitored once marketed. Monitors and engages with the external environment for evolving regulations and policies of the Health Authorities (HA) and works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to analyze impact and provide insights that inform product development strategy. Establishes, develops and maintains relations with HAs, peer companies, and industry trade associations regarding scientific and regulatory policies. Influences at the division and corporate levels and is considered a key opinion leader for AbbVie. Acts as an advisor/liaison to senior management to plan, evaluate and recommend regulatory strategy. Assists company to comply with scientific, ethical, statutory, quality, and business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manages and leads global and/or regional topics and staff in the regulatory policy and intelligence function for assigned area (US or ROW). Defines scientific and regulatory policy initiatives. The Head of US is accountable for managing the RPI strategy and tactics for the US market; the Head of ROW is accountable for managing the RPI strategy and tactics for all other regions. Both positions are accountable for partnering closely with each other to ensure global topics are coordinated and managed.
- As policy subject expert, analyzes proposed policies and distributes to SMEs. Coordinates internal review. Leads formation of corporate position to share with trade associations.
- Manages and mentors junior staff in approaches to complex policy issues.
- Prepares and presents complex written and oral reports to Senior Management and external audiences on scientific and regulatory topics.
- Proposes sound regulatory policies influencing the regulatory environment in one or more geographic regions based on in depth scientific knowledge of topic and by working closely with SMEs.
- Directs staff to identify and influence policies that impact AbbVie. Effectively uses negotiation skills to resolve policy issues when unable to agree internally. Anticipates consequences of path chosen.
- Serves as primary liaison to trade associations for management on scientific and regulatory issues.
- Supports supervisor and Senior Management in discussions of complex policy topics at trade associations.
- Contributes to regulatory product development by responding to requests for information and providing an analysis of the regulatory environment. May offer alternative views based on regulatory knowledge and prior experience.
- Conducts external outreach with regulators, peers, and trades. Creates and responds to opportunities to enhance AbbVie’s relationship by organizing, speaking at, and participating in policy-related meetings. Utilizes network of local pharma companies to obtain policy-related information.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree related to health, environment, or politics. Degrees in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Law or Policy are most relevant.
- Preferred Education: Relevant Master’s degree in a scientific, health, legal, or business discipline. Regulatory certifications a plus.
- Required Experience: 12+ years in regulated industry or health authority. Policy and drug development experience is most relevant.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment. Experience working cross functionally to reach consensus. Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in other languages is needed for regional assignments.
- Preferred Experience: 10+ years of relevant area experience in pharmaceutical or other healthcare industry with some regulatory policy and intelligence experience. 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience in quality assurance, research and development, scientific affairs, and operations. Proven 7+ years in a leadership role with strong management skills.
- Knowledge of global healthcare regulations in support of drug development.
Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.
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 as a Policy
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or law satisfies E-3 specialty occupation requirements. Get your transcripts translated and evaluated by a credential assessment service so employers aren't guessing about equivalency during the hiring process.
Target federal contractors and think tanks first
Federal agencies, policy research institutions, and advocacy organizations routinely sponsor E-3 visas because their policy roles have clear degree requirements. These employers already understand specialty occupation filings and won't need convincing that your role qualifies.
Search for sponsorship-ready policy roles on Migrate Mate
Most general job boards don't filter by E-3 sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to find policy employers who have sponsored E-3 visas before, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Confirm your job description covers specialty occupation language
Before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, review your offer letter and job description. If the role says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' request a revision. DOL will reject an LCA for a role that doesn't mandate a specific degree field.
Raise E-3 sponsorship after the offer, not during interviews
Bringing up visa sponsorship before an employer has decided to hire you introduces friction. Once you have a verbal offer, explain that the E-3 requires no lottery and no cap, that the employer's cost is minimal, and that DOL certifies the LCA within seven working days.
Prepare for a consulate interview focused on policy job scope
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth will ask how your degree field connects to your specific policy role. Prepare a clear, one-sentence answer linking your academic background to your job duties. Vague answers about 'general policy experience' raise specialty occupation questions.
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Find Policy JobsPolicy E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Policy jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship. You can filter policy roles by employers who have sponsored E-3 visas before, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that have never navigated the process. General job boards don't surface sponsorship history, so starting with Migrate Mate saves significant time at the research stage.
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 Policy role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as public policy, political science, economics, or law. Roles at federal contractors, think tanks, advocacy organizations, and regulatory agencies typically meet this standard. Generalist 'policy coordinator' titles can be borderline if the job description doesn't mandate a specific degree field, so your offer letter wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian policy professionals?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no cap anxiety. H-1B petitions enter a randomized lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and only one filing window per year. For an Australian policy professional with a job offer, the E-3 is a direct path to a two-year renewable visa without the multi-year uncertainty that H-1B applicants face.
What happens to my E-3 status if my policy role changes significantly?
If your employer restructures your role, changes your job title substantially, or you move to a different team with different duties, you may need a new LCA and possibly a new visa stamp. Minor changes within the same specialty occupation are generally fine, but a shift from policy analysis to a management or operational role that no longer requires your specific degree could raise questions at your next renewal interview.
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