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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 Director, Sales Force Execution is a strategic, enterprise-level leader responsible for translating Immunology business priorities into aligned, compliant, and scalable field execution. Partnering across Commercial, Medical, Field Reimbursement, Patient Services, and other functions, this role identifies evolving business needs and leads cross-functional initiatives that improve field effectiveness, operating model alignment, governance, incentive compensation, sales force agility, and leadership development. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior Immunology and commercial leaders, using data, market insights, and field input to drive execution excellence and measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Initiative Leadership: Identify, prioritize, and lead strategic initiatives that address evolving Immunology business needs, partnering across functions to design and implement solutions that improve field effectiveness, capability building, and execution excellence.
- Cross-Functional Field Effectiveness: Lead the design and execution of cross-functional field effectiveness strategies across Commercial, Medical, Field Reimbursement, and Patient Services, ensuring role clarity, alignment, compliance standards, governance, training, and consistent pull through across IMM.
- Governance Mechanism: Establish and oversee governance forums that drive alignment, transparency, and effective decision-making across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams (IC Governance).
- Incentive Compensation Strategy: Develop and optimize incentive compensation strategies by assessing market trends, field needs, business priorities, and performance data to identify opportunities and implement solutions that reinforce desired behaviors and business outcomes (1MM Kicker).
- Sales Force Agility and Execution Excellence: Drive sales force agility by developing processes, tools, communications that improve transparency, adaptability, field understanding, and organizational effectiveness.
- Executive Partnership: Partner with senior Immunology and commercial leaders to translate strategic priorities, market insights, and organizational needs into actionable field execution plans and scalable solutions.
- Collaboration: Lead the Head of Sales forum and partner closely with Heads of Sales to align on strategic priorities, share insights, address emerging business needs, and drive consistent execution across the organization.
- Leadership Development: Lead leadership development, recognition, and engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, reinforce patient impact, and build the capability of future fit field and commercial leaders (LED, IMPACT Award).
- Data-Driven Performance: Use data, analytics, and field insights to identify execution gaps, evaluate business needs, measure initiative effectiveness, and recommend improvements that enhance sales force performance and organizational impact.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all field execution initiatives adhere to company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and industry compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Strategic planning and enterprise-level execution
- Sales force effectiveness
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Incentive compensation strategy and governance
- Data analysis, market assessment, and insight generation
- Change management and organizational agility
- Executive communication and influence without direct authority
- Governance, compliance, and risk management
- Leadership development and talent engagement
- Ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable field solutions
- Strong business judgment and decision-making in a complex matrix environment
- Regional Sales Director (second line leaders) experience
- PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop frequent, executive-ready communications.
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
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 Director, Sales Force Execution is a strategic, enterprise-level leader responsible for translating Immunology business priorities into aligned, compliant, and scalable field execution. Partnering across Commercial, Medical, Field Reimbursement, Patient Services, and other functions, this role identifies evolving business needs and leads cross-functional initiatives that improve field effectiveness, operating model alignment, governance, incentive compensation, sales force agility, and leadership development. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior Immunology and commercial leaders, using data, market insights, and field input to drive execution excellence and measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Initiative Leadership: Identify, prioritize, and lead strategic initiatives that address evolving Immunology business needs, partnering across functions to design and implement solutions that improve field effectiveness, capability building, and execution excellence.
- Cross-Functional Field Effectiveness: Lead the design and execution of cross-functional field effectiveness strategies across Commercial, Medical, Field Reimbursement, and Patient Services, ensuring role clarity, alignment, compliance standards, governance, training, and consistent pull through across IMM.
- Governance Mechanism: Establish and oversee governance forums that drive alignment, transparency, and effective decision-making across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams (IC Governance).
- Incentive Compensation Strategy: Develop and optimize incentive compensation strategies by assessing market trends, field needs, business priorities, and performance data to identify opportunities and implement solutions that reinforce desired behaviors and business outcomes (1MM Kicker).
- Sales Force Agility and Execution Excellence: Drive sales force agility by developing processes, tools, communications that improve transparency, adaptability, field understanding, and organizational effectiveness.
- Executive Partnership: Partner with senior Immunology and commercial leaders to translate strategic priorities, market insights, and organizational needs into actionable field execution plans and scalable solutions.
- Collaboration: Lead the Head of Sales forum and partner closely with Heads of Sales to align on strategic priorities, share insights, address emerging business needs, and drive consistent execution across the organization.
- Leadership Development: Lead leadership development, recognition, and engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, reinforce patient impact, and build the capability of future fit field and commercial leaders (LED, IMPACT Award).
- Data-Driven Performance: Use data, analytics, and field insights to identify execution gaps, evaluate business needs, measure initiative effectiveness, and recommend improvements that enhance sales force performance and organizational impact.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all field execution initiatives adhere to company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and industry compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Strategic planning and enterprise-level execution
- Sales force effectiveness
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Incentive compensation strategy and governance
- Data analysis, market assessment, and insight generation
- Change management and organizational agility
- Executive communication and influence without direct authority
- Governance, compliance, and risk management
- Leadership development and talent engagement
- Ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable field solutions
- Strong business judgment and decision-making in a complex matrix environment
- Regional Sales Director (second line leaders) experience
- PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop frequent, executive-ready communications.
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
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 a Salesforce Engineer
Map your degree to Salesforce SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers or Computer Systems Analysts to confirm which degree fields directly support your target job title before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search H-1B LCA disclosures filtered to Salesforce Engineer roles. Employers with active LCA filings have already navigated DOL certification, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly compared to first-time sponsors.
Prioritize Salesforce ISV partners and consulting firms
Independent software vendors and Salesforce consulting partners file H-1B petitions regularly because their project pipelines depend on certified Salesforce talent. Targeting this employer segment increases your odds of reaching a recruiter familiar with the sponsorship process.
Request prevailing wage documentation before signing
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area, then confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that figure before the LCA is certified.
Time your application around the cap-subject H-1B window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions open for registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and cap-gap eligibility with your DSO so you understand exactly how long you can work while your petition is pending.
Get your Salesforce certifications verified before filing
USCIS may issue an RFE if your degree field doesn't directly align with the Salesforce Engineer title. Active certifications like Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer II strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will build into Form I-129.
H-1B Visa Salesforce Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Salesforce Engineer roles under software developer or computer systems analyst SOC codes, both of which require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer's job description specifies a degree requirement in computer science, information systems, or a closely related discipline.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Salesforce Engineers?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Salesforce Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data each quarter, so an employer's past filings for similar roles are the most reliable signal that they'll sponsor again rather than requiring you to educate HR from scratch.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B while I'm still on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT, your employer can file your H-1B petition during the March registration window for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30, provided your employer files before your OPT end date.
Does a Salesforce consulting firm count as a cap-exempt employer?
Most Salesforce consulting firms are cap-subject employers, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. Cap-exempt status applies only to qualifying nonprofit research organizations, higher education institutions, and their affiliated entities. If you want to avoid the lottery entirely, you'd need to find a role at one of those specific employer types.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I want to switch from one Salesforce role to a different employer?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under AC21 portability rules once your petition has been pending for 180 days and the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can start working for them as soon as the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval.