Biotech & Pharma Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois biotech and pharmaceutical companies actively sponsor international talent, with Abbott, Baxter International, and AbbVie leading sponsorship across the state. Chicago's thriving life sciences sector, combined with university research partn visaerships at Northwestern and University of Chicago, creates substantial opportunities for visa holders in drug development, clinical research, and medical device innovation.
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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.
PURPOSE:
The primary objective of this position is to provide end to end finance leadership and support for Neuroscience business unit, specifically Qulipta. The Finance Manager is responsible for revenue forecasts for the US Qulipta franchise. The Finance Manager reports to the Associate Director of Migraine Finance and supports commercial GMs and their teams, responsible for the development and maintenance forecasting models, (including patient flow models, what-if scenarios), and month end close activities. This role closely partners with CoE Forecasting, Price Forecasting, Sales & Marketing, Market Access, and Demand Planning teams.
Responsibilities:
- Align with commercial business partners, market access, and finance leaders on market/patient assumptions, supported by quantitative evidence as well as qualitative insights for all required forecast time periods (LBE, Plan, Long Range Plan). Develop scenario planning.
- Integrate hypotheses into forecast models, maintain and improve patient flow model to ensure they are calibrated to provide the most precise outputs.
- Prepare and submit monthly ADS, deliver Min/Max scenario and partner with Global Operations and Demand planning to ensure optimal supply of demand.
- Using external data sources such as IQVIA, Payer Mix and Wholesaler inventory levels, provide Insights to the business on market events, ensuring alignment on components of demand assumptions.
- Prepare and share weekly and monthly reporting for all components of demand. Support month-end, quarter-end closing by providing informed view on short term forecasts. Monitor Weekly Dashboard for accuracy and insights.
- Load forecasts into required financial systems (CDLF, ADS, etc.) to support consolidation for US NEC, US Tx, Global and Corporate Financial Reviews. Responsible for data accuracy and timeliness of submission.
- Contribute to the preparation of management review decks, for LBE, Plan, LRP. Prepare concise narrative on key performance drivers.
- Strategic partner for target functions - provide clear and concise narrative, robust financials and deliverables that can be reviewed with Executive management.
- Decision Support/Special Projects such as AI Pilot - provide analyses for ad-hoc or other business presentations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling operating management to drive appropriate tactics/strategy to meet the LRP objectives, support quarterly earning preparation, and companywide initiatives.
- Individual is expected to successfully perform all responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation and autonomy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master´s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
- Preferred: MBA in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CMA
- Requires 7 years progressive FP&A experience in the pharma industry
- Forecasting experience, business acumen, understanding of business dynamics
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Knowledge of the financial planning process
- Ability and desire to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, able to summarize complex business dynamics into deliverables for executives
- Ability to operate independently, lead multiple processes and meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
- Advanced technical skills, knowledge of systems such as PowerBI and CDLF
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.
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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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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.
PURPOSE:
The primary objective of this position is to provide end to end finance leadership and support for Neuroscience business unit, specifically Qulipta. The Finance Manager is responsible for revenue forecasts for the US Qulipta franchise. The Finance Manager reports to the Associate Director of Migraine Finance and supports commercial GMs and their teams, responsible for the development and maintenance forecasting models, (including patient flow models, what-if scenarios), and month end close activities. This role closely partners with CoE Forecasting, Price Forecasting, Sales & Marketing, Market Access, and Demand Planning teams.
Responsibilities:
- Align with commercial business partners, market access, and finance leaders on market/patient assumptions, supported by quantitative evidence as well as qualitative insights for all required forecast time periods (LBE, Plan, Long Range Plan). Develop scenario planning.
- Integrate hypotheses into forecast models, maintain and improve patient flow model to ensure they are calibrated to provide the most precise outputs.
- Prepare and submit monthly ADS, deliver Min/Max scenario and partner with Global Operations and Demand planning to ensure optimal supply of demand.
- Using external data sources such as IQVIA, Payer Mix and Wholesaler inventory levels, provide Insights to the business on market events, ensuring alignment on components of demand assumptions.
- Prepare and share weekly and monthly reporting for all components of demand. Support month-end, quarter-end closing by providing informed view on short term forecasts. Monitor Weekly Dashboard for accuracy and insights.
- Load forecasts into required financial systems (CDLF, ADS, etc.) to support consolidation for US NEC, US Tx, Global and Corporate Financial Reviews. Responsible for data accuracy and timeliness of submission.
- Contribute to the preparation of management review decks, for LBE, Plan, LRP. Prepare concise narrative on key performance drivers.
- Strategic partner for target functions - provide clear and concise narrative, robust financials and deliverables that can be reviewed with Executive management.
- Decision Support/Special Projects such as AI Pilot - provide analyses for ad-hoc or other business presentations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling operating management to drive appropriate tactics/strategy to meet the LRP objectives, support quarterly earning preparation, and companywide initiatives.
- Individual is expected to successfully perform all responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation and autonomy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master´s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
- Preferred: MBA in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CMA
- Requires 7 years progressive FP&A experience in the pharma industry
- Forecasting experience, business acumen, understanding of business dynamics
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Knowledge of the financial planning process
- Ability and desire to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, able to summarize complex business dynamics into deliverables for executives
- Ability to operate independently, lead multiple processes and meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
- Advanced technical skills, knowledge of systems such as PowerBI and CDLF
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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor visas in Illinois?
Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter International, Takeda, and Allstate sponsor the most visas in Illinois biotech and pharma. These companies regularly file H-1B petitions for research scientists, clinical data managers, biostatisticians, and regulatory affairs specialists. Smaller biotech firms in Chicago's medical district and research parks also sponsor visas, particularly for specialized roles in drug discovery and medical device development.
How to find biotech & pharma visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for biotech and pharma roles in Illinois that offer visa sponsorship. The platform filters positions by companies with proven sponsorship history in the state. Focus on Chicago-area opportunities, as most Illinois biotech employers are concentrated there, and look for roles at established pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotech startups near Northwestern and University of Chicago research facilities.
What visa types are most common for biotech & pharma roles in Illinois?
H-1B visas dominate for biotech and pharma positions in Illinois, covering research scientists, clinical research associates, and regulatory specialists. O-1 visas are used for distinguished researchers with exceptional achievements in drug development or medical research. L-1 visas apply when multinational pharma companies transfer employees to their Illinois operations. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying scientific roles.
Which Illinois cities have the most biotech & pharma sponsorship opportunities?
Chicago leads with the highest concentration of sponsoring biotech and pharma employers, including major pharmaceutical headquarters and research facilities. Schaumburg and Lake Forest host several large pharma companies offering sponsorship. Evanston benefits from Northwestern University partnerships, while Urbana-Champaign has emerging biotech companies linked to University of Illinois research. Abbott Park specifically concentrates multiple Abbott divisions that sponsor international professionals.
Are there specific considerations for biotech & pharma visa sponsorship in Illinois?
Illinois biotech and pharma companies often require advanced degrees for sponsored positions, with many roles demanding PhD or master's credentials in life sciences. The state's strong academic research environment means companies frequently sponsor postdocs transitioning to industry roles. Clinical research positions may require specific FDA regulatory knowledge, and medical device companies often seek engineering backgrounds combined with biomedical expertise for sponsored roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored biotech & pharma jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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