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Associate Program Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at mid-size and enterprise employers across technology, healthcare, and operations sectors. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a directly related field. Status is granted for up to three years, with extensions available to a six-year maximum.
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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
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Facilitates and drives cross-functional team effectiveness across the Deliverable Teams (IEST and ABST) by translating interconnected strategies into clear asset-level direction and execution within context of enterprise needs, disease area strategy, and therapeutic area objectives. Serves as the strategic enabler of Deliverable Team, continuously driving value by optimizing team performance, streamlining cross-stakeholder communications, and developing compelling strategic narratives for governance forums.
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Translate high-level disease area and asset strategies into evidence strategies, brand strategies and actionable sub-team plans.
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Proactively identify, communicate, and manage deliverable team risks and subsequent mitigation plans. Ensure timely and accurate reporting for program, including management of systems, and partnership with planning group in development of timelines.
Responsibilities:
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Serves as a core strategic partner to the Deliverable Teams (IEST, VBST), coordinating activities and deliverables that translate interconnected strategies into executable plans. Bring critical thinking, business acumen, and enterprise perspective to cross-functional discussions, helping the team understand how their deliverable strategy fits into the asset strategy. Provides proactive Program Management support by preparing for and actively facilitating meetings ensuring a clear purpose, disciplined follow-up, and strong decision support.
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Drive cross-functional team alignment and effectiveness. Partners with the team co-chairs to structure team discussions, improve decision-making, and ensure the team operates with focus, discipline, and efficiency. Coaches the team toward smaller, more focused strategy discussions and effective execution, ensuring the right SMEs are included in decision making discussions. Apply critical thinking to pressure-test assumptions, identify risks & obstacles early, and improve execution against team strategy.
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Demonstrates strong stakeholder management to improve cross-functional alignment and execution discipline with scheduling, minutes, and action item follow-up.
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Partner with GPMs and DST PMs to ensure governance readiness and execution quality. Supports preparation of high-quality inputs for governance forums, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and decision readiness.
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Monitors project health, team performance, and overall readiness to escalate or resolve issues quickly. Promotes consistent support and facilitation across teams to raise overall team performance.
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Proactively identify, communicate, and manage asset timelines and risks with a stronger focus on strategic tradeoffs and early escalation. Partners with subteam co-chairs to identify and manage risks to the subteam strategy, not only to individual deliverables. Apply judgment to assess implications of downstream changes to milestones, scenario plan, escalate critical issues appropriately, and ensure mitigation plans are in place for risks and transparent communication of cross-functional risks.
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Craft effective storylines and communications for stakeholders. Develops clear, strategic storylines that communicate the deliverable team strategy, implications and downstream impacts of changes, and key decisions needed for governance and stakeholder engagement. Adjust messaging for different audiences to influence outcomes effectively.
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Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and risk management for subteam execution. Ensures deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks are tracked accurately and communicated clearly and effectively. Partners closely with GPMs, planners and functional partners to maintain reliable reporting and visibility to execution status and health. Manages key program information with rigor to support decision-making and transparency across the team.
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Actively contributes to a more strategic, execution-focused Program Management organization. Shares best practices and helps improve how teams are supported and facilitated. Champions process consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant scientific, business, or technical field
- 7+ years of experience in a variety of roles and associated teams in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (research & development, commercial, project management, operations) with a record of expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
- Minimum of 4 years supporting cross-functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations)
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, leadership, and strategic communication, with the ability to articulate strategy and downstream impacts clearly and effectively across multiple assets, stakeholders, and audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different levels and functions within the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry
- Preferred: Experience across all stages of drug-development process
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
-
Facilitates and drives cross-functional team effectiveness across the Deliverable Teams (IEST and ABST) by translating interconnected strategies into clear asset-level direction and execution within context of enterprise needs, disease area strategy, and therapeutic area objectives. Serves as the strategic enabler of Deliverable Team, continuously driving value by optimizing team performance, streamlining cross-stakeholder communications, and developing compelling strategic narratives for governance forums.
-
Translate high-level disease area and asset strategies into evidence strategies, brand strategies and actionable sub-team plans.
-
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage deliverable team risks and subsequent mitigation plans. Ensure timely and accurate reporting for program, including management of systems, and partnership with planning group in development of timelines.
Responsibilities:
-
Serves as a core strategic partner to the Deliverable Teams (IEST, VBST), coordinating activities and deliverables that translate interconnected strategies into executable plans. Bring critical thinking, business acumen, and enterprise perspective to cross-functional discussions, helping the team understand how their deliverable strategy fits into the asset strategy. Provides proactive Program Management support by preparing for and actively facilitating meetings ensuring a clear purpose, disciplined follow-up, and strong decision support.
-
Drive cross-functional team alignment and effectiveness. Partners with the team co-chairs to structure team discussions, improve decision-making, and ensure the team operates with focus, discipline, and efficiency. Coaches the team toward smaller, more focused strategy discussions and effective execution, ensuring the right SMEs are included in decision making discussions. Apply critical thinking to pressure-test assumptions, identify risks & obstacles early, and improve execution against team strategy.
-
Demonstrates strong stakeholder management to improve cross-functional alignment and execution discipline with scheduling, minutes, and action item follow-up.
-
Partner with GPMs and DST PMs to ensure governance readiness and execution quality. Supports preparation of high-quality inputs for governance forums, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and decision readiness.
-
Monitors project health, team performance, and overall readiness to escalate or resolve issues quickly. Promotes consistent support and facilitation across teams to raise overall team performance.
-
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage asset timelines and risks with a stronger focus on strategic tradeoffs and early escalation. Partners with subteam co-chairs to identify and manage risks to the subteam strategy, not only to individual deliverables. Apply judgment to assess implications of downstream changes to milestones, scenario plan, escalate critical issues appropriately, and ensure mitigation plans are in place for risks and transparent communication of cross-functional risks.
-
Craft effective storylines and communications for stakeholders. Develops clear, strategic storylines that communicate the deliverable team strategy, implications and downstream impacts of changes, and key decisions needed for governance and stakeholder engagement. Adjust messaging for different audiences to influence outcomes effectively.
-
Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and risk management for subteam execution. Ensures deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks are tracked accurately and communicated clearly and effectively. Partners closely with GPMs, planners and functional partners to maintain reliable reporting and visibility to execution status and health. Manages key program information with rigor to support decision-making and transparency across the team.
-
Actively contributes to a more strategic, execution-focused Program Management organization. Shares best practices and helps improve how teams are supported and facilitated. Champions process consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant scientific, business, or technical field
- 7+ years of experience in a variety of roles and associated teams in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (research & development, commercial, project management, operations) with a record of expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
- Minimum of 4 years supporting cross-functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations)
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, leadership, and strategic communication, with the ability to articulate strategy and downstream impacts clearly and effectively across multiple assets, stakeholders, and audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different levels and functions within the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry
- Preferred: Experience across all stages of drug-development process
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Program Manager
Align your degree to APM duties
USCIS adjudicators look for a direct link between your degree field and the role's core duties. Frame your credentials around project planning, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder management, not general business, to strengthen the specialty occupation argument on your I-129 petition.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Associate Program Manager classification before salary conversations so you know the floor, not just the market rate.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to browse Associate Program Manager roles specifically at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already built the sponsorship infrastructure rather than starting from scratch.
Clarify worksite plans before the LCA is filed
If you'll rotate between client sites, remote offices, or project locations, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel before filing begins, not after an RFE arrives questioning unlisted locations.
Review the O*NET profile during interview prep
The O*NET occupation profile for program management roles lists the core tasks and required knowledge areas USCIS expects to see reflected in your job description. Cross-reference your offer letter's duty list against it and flag gaps to your employer before the petition is drafted.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your APM role ends involuntarily, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and transfer your H-1B. Have your resume and employer targets ready in advance so you're not losing days at the start of that window.
H-1B Visa Associate Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Associate Program Manager roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, project management, information systems, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties in the job description, so employers need to frame the role around degree-level analytical, planning, and coordination work rather than purely administrative or clerical tasks.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Associate Program Managers?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large consulting firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for program management roles. These sectors regularly file LCAs for APM positions because their project structures depend on degree-qualified coordinators managing cross-functional teams. You can browse verified sponsors for this role on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with active H-1B LCA filing history by job type.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Associate Program Manager role is restructured or eliminated?
If your employment ends involuntarily, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to secure a new sponsoring employer and initiate an H-1B transfer. The new employer can file a concurrent petition, and your authorization continues while that petition is pending if filed before your grace period expires. Voluntary resignation does not trigger the same grace period, so timing matters significantly.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new employer if I move from one Associate Program Manager role to another?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your previous status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for your new worksite and submit an I-129 petition. You don't need to restart the cap count if you've already been counted.
How does working across multiple client sites affect my H-1B LCA as an Associate Program Manager?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B work for more than 30 days requires its own certified LCA listing that location's prevailing wage. For APM roles in consulting or project-based environments where assignments shift between client offices, your employer must file and post additional LCAs before you begin work at each new site. Failing to do so is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status.