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Market Access Strategy roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the business analysis category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Employers in pharma, medtech, and health economics are active H-1B sponsors. Filing opens April 1 each year for an October 1 start date.
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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 Analytics and Performance Operations (APEX) team supporting AbbVie’s US Commercial organization is growing every day. We comprise highly respected researchers, analysts, and Data SMEs striving to be the gold standard Research & Analytics organization within the biopharmaceutical industry. We serve as strategic in-house advisor and pragmatic compass to Marketing, Sales, and Leadership – ensuring that all decisions are grounded in rigorous intelligence and earned intuition. We look at ‘data’ differently – as an input into insight generation, not an endgame. We appreciate ambiguity but recognize the need for clarity. We work tirelessly to build new capabilities and skill sets, encouraging our team members to pull up a chair, be themselves, be creative, speak their minds, and do good work. Patients depend on us, and we take that very seriously – without taking ourselves too seriously. We are smart, fun, quirky, and innovative – and we’d love for you to join us.
The Manager of Data Strategy and Business Intelligence will develop and execute data strategy plans to support the Market Access and Patient Services organization. This role will report to the Associate Director – Market Access and Patient Services Data Transformation support enterprise capabilities for the APEX organization.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of market access data architecture and data flows
- Proactively identify and resolve data quality and integrity issues
- Collaborate with Business technology Solutions (BTS) and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines
- Troubleshoot complex data-related problems and implement sustainable solutions
- Develop and execute a plan for data acquisition and enablement across the various Market Access data domains
- Serve as a subject matter expert for data related to key Market Access domains (eg: claims, Payor and Plan hierarchy, syndicated data assets etc.)
- Lead the design, build, and implementation of new BI platforms and analytics solutions
- Drive ongoing platform enhancements based on evolving business needs and technological advancements
- Establish and maintain BI standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and manage requirements for key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Define and maintain business rules ensuring data accuracy and consistency across reporting
- Translate complex business needs into technical specifications for BI solutions
- Execute data assessments across new and existing data assets and make use case recommendations to analytics teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business, Management Information Systems, Engineering, and/or Operations is required
- 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in leading projects independently
- Experience in concepts of Managed Market controls and pricing (Trade, PBMs, Payors, Government), Pharmaceutical supply chain, Health system affiliations and formulary data
- Experience in business and/or analytics consulting roles for technology/analytics services companies a plus
- Strong working knowledge of syndicated pharmaceutical data sources, including claims data sources
- Proven track record of successfully delivering BI initiatives from concept to production
- Strong analytical mindset with passion for working with data
- Hands-on proficiency in BI tools and platforms (e.g. Power BI)
- Experience with data modeling and database design principles
- Hands on ability with tools, programming languages and cloud infrastructure for ETL – SQL, Trino Snowflake, AWS
- Strong experience with data enablement including dimensional data models, ETL workflows and SQL queries leveraging a variety of technologies to support the analytics value chain across descriptive and predictive analytics
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
The Analytics and Performance Operations (APEX) team supporting AbbVie’s US Commercial organization is growing every day. We comprise highly respected researchers, analysts, and Data SMEs striving to be the gold standard Research & Analytics organization within the biopharmaceutical industry. We serve as strategic in-house advisor and pragmatic compass to Marketing, Sales, and Leadership – ensuring that all decisions are grounded in rigorous intelligence and earned intuition. We look at ‘data’ differently – as an input into insight generation, not an endgame. We appreciate ambiguity but recognize the need for clarity. We work tirelessly to build new capabilities and skill sets, encouraging our team members to pull up a chair, be themselves, be creative, speak their minds, and do good work. Patients depend on us, and we take that very seriously – without taking ourselves too seriously. We are smart, fun, quirky, and innovative – and we’d love for you to join us.
The Manager of Data Strategy and Business Intelligence will develop and execute data strategy plans to support the Market Access and Patient Services organization. This role will report to the Associate Director – Market Access and Patient Services Data Transformation support enterprise capabilities for the APEX organization.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of market access data architecture and data flows
- Proactively identify and resolve data quality and integrity issues
- Collaborate with Business technology Solutions (BTS) and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines
- Troubleshoot complex data-related problems and implement sustainable solutions
- Develop and execute a plan for data acquisition and enablement across the various Market Access data domains
- Serve as a subject matter expert for data related to key Market Access domains (eg: claims, Payor and Plan hierarchy, syndicated data assets etc.)
- Lead the design, build, and implementation of new BI platforms and analytics solutions
- Drive ongoing platform enhancements based on evolving business needs and technological advancements
- Establish and maintain BI standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and manage requirements for key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Define and maintain business rules ensuring data accuracy and consistency across reporting
- Translate complex business needs into technical specifications for BI solutions
- Execute data assessments across new and existing data assets and make use case recommendations to analytics teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business, Management Information Systems, Engineering, and/or Operations is required
- 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in leading projects independently
- Experience in concepts of Managed Market controls and pricing (Trade, PBMs, Payors, Government), Pharmaceutical supply chain, Health system affiliations and formulary data
- Experience in business and/or analytics consulting roles for technology/analytics services companies a plus
- Strong working knowledge of syndicated pharmaceutical data sources, including claims data sources
- Proven track record of successfully delivering BI initiatives from concept to production
- Strong analytical mindset with passion for working with data
- Hands-on proficiency in BI tools and platforms (e.g. Power BI)
- Experience with data modeling and database design principles
- Hands on ability with tools, programming languages and cloud infrastructure for ETL – SQL, Trino Snowflake, AWS
- Strong experience with data enablement including dimensional data models, ETL workflows and SQL queries leveraging a variety of technologies to support the analytics value chain across descriptive and predictive analytics
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Market Access Strategy
Align your degree to market access
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the role. A background in health economics, public health, or business analytics maps cleanly to Market Access Strategy. A general management degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target pharma and medtech H-1B filers
Search Migrate Mate by industry to identify companies with active H-1B LCA filings for market access, HEOR, or payer strategy roles. DOL disclosure data shows which employers have filed, not just posted openings.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL wage level your employer must certify. Level I and Level II wages differ significantly and affect what the LCA will support.
Verify the role matches O*NET specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific title. Market Access Strategy work often maps to Management Analysts or Health Economists. Your offer letter job duties should mirror the O*NET description USCIS uses when evaluating specialty occupation status.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic or nonprofit employers
Universities, research hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. If you're targeting health system or academic medical center roles in market access, cap-exempt employers can file year-round without lottery registration.
Request premium processing if your OPT end date is close
If your OPT expires before October 1, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, giving you a faster answer than standard processing during cap-gap uncertainty.
H-1B Visa Market Access Strategy: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Market Access Strategy role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as health economics, pharmacy, life sciences, or business analytics. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive an RFE. Your offer letter job duties should reflect the technical depth USCIS expects for specialty occupation classification.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for market access professionals?
Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, health economics and outcomes research consultancies, and managed care organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for market access roles. These employers file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS, and their filing history is publicly available. Migrate Mate filters employers by LCA filing history so you can target companies that have sponsored these roles before.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect market access job offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Market access roles in major metro areas carry higher prevailing wages than rural markets. If an offer falls below the certified wage level, the LCA will not clear DOL review. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before signing an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new market access employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current authorized period expires and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. You don't need to go through the lottery again since you already hold H-1B status.
What documentation should I gather before a market access employer begins my H-1B petition?
Collect official transcripts showing your degree field, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any professional certifications relevant to payer strategy or HEOR, and a detailed job description that maps your duties to your degree. USCIS may also request evidence that the specific position requires a specialized degree, so prior performance reviews or published work in market access can strengthen the record.