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Market Access Strategy roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring advanced degrees in health economics, life sciences, or business. Employers in pharma, biotech, and medical devices actively sponsor these positions, and the field's technical complexity supports strong petition approvals. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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
AbbVie is looking for a Director of Oncology Market Access Strategy. This position is responsible for market access marketing leadership for Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin), an antibody-drug conjugate approved for second-line, c-Met expressing non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accompanied by a companion diagnostic for patient selection. Emrelis represents AbbVie’s first oncology solid tumor launch, a key strategic priority for the enterprise, and is in dynamic growth mode.
The Marketing Director will develop strategy and tactics across all payer channels (e.g. Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc). Lead strategic alignment with the Emrelis Integrated Brand Team, developing Market Access strategies with stakeholders in the Oncology commercial organization and US Medical Affairs. As the first AbbVie-led solid tumor and biomarker driven launch in oncology, the Director will bring relevant launch expertise and articulate strategy. The Director will leverage data, analytics and strong strategic mind-set in all aspects of running the marketing component of the business. Throughout their work, the director will provide positive leadership and foster alignment with the broader US Market Access organization.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide leadership and direction for Marketing vision, strategies, plans and resource investment for Emrelis. Encompass a “One for All AbbVie” mindset and perspective in all strategies.
- Build a value proposition by articulating the business strategy and economic choices for each stakeholder.
- Develop, manage, and evolve oncology GPO contracting strategy.
- Act as a Market Access contact for Oncology leadership relative to Plan, LBE, LRP and other financial & planning processes.
- Collaborate effectively with critical functions including Brand Marketing, GPO Marketing, Trade Marketing, Payer and GPO account teams, APEX-MAPS analytics and insights team, Medical Payer Strategy, Precision Medicine, and the Office of Ethics and Compliance.
- Set tone and priorities for scale and scope of accountability. Influence and persuade across multiple external and internal stakeholders and partners.
- Serve as a US Market Access and reimbursement subject matter expert and providing appropriate input to the Pipeline Market Access team and through membership and participation in relevant product Value and Access Teams (VATs).
- Manage one direct report, the Associate Director of Market Access Marketing Oncology—Emrelis.
- Infuse AbbVie Ways of Working and Talent Philosophy in day-to-day leadership and overall management of the business.
- Uses coaching effectively and efficiently to influence cross-functional partners.
- Determine appropriate action, execution, tracking and monitoring of projects by employing scenario planning, segmentation, positioning, innovation, creative development, investment optimization as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Proven marketing leadership experience required.
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical experience with cross-functional experiences including field sales, market access, finance, market analytics, brand marketing are all valued.
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Market access marketing.
- People leadership experience.
- NSCLC or solid tumor experience.
- Experience with marketing of medical benefit medicines.
- Companion diagnostics 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.
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Lead with your technical credentials
USCIS approves Market Access Strategy petitions most reliably when your degree is in health economics, pharmacy, public health, or a related field. A general business degree weakens the specialty occupation argument, so pair it with demonstrated technical experience.
Target mid-to-large pharma and biotech employers
Companies with dedicated market access functions, including established reimbursement teams, have existing immigration infrastructure and are more likely to absorb sponsorship costs without friction. Smaller firms often lack the legal resources to navigate the process.
Frame your role around payer strategy, not just analysis
Petitions succeed when the job description emphasizes specialized knowledge of formulary design, HEOR frameworks, or payer negotiation, not generic strategic planning. Work with your employer to ensure the LCA and I-129 reflect the role's technical depth.
Australians should evaluate the E-3 visa first
Australian nationals can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely using the E-3 visa, which has no numerical cap and renews in two-year increments indefinitely. Market Access Strategy qualifies as a specialty occupation, making E-3 a faster and more predictable path.
Request premium processing from the start
H-1B petitions for Market Access roles can take six months or longer under standard processing. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and is worth requesting if your current work authorization has a hard expiration deadline approaching.
Document payer-specific experience precisely
USCIS officers reviewing Market Access petitions benefit from clear evidence of specialized knowledge. Offer letters, CVs, and support letters should reference specific payer segments, value dossier development, or ICER engagement rather than general strategy or commercial experience.
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Does Market Access Strategy qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Market Access Strategy qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as health economics, pharmacy, life sciences, or public health. Roles focused on payer strategy, reimbursement modeling, and HEOR analysis meet USCIS criteria clearly. Problems arise when job descriptions are written broadly enough that any business degree could satisfy the requirement, which weakens the petition.
Which visa types do Market Access Strategy employers most commonly sponsor?
H-1B is the most common sponsorship path for Market Access roles at U.S. pharma and biotech employers. Australian nationals are increasingly using the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery and allows indefinite two-year renewals. O-1A is an option for candidates with published HEOR research, conference presentations, or recognized contributions to pricing and reimbursement policy. Migrate Mate lists sponsoring employers across all three visa categories.
Do I need a graduate degree to get sponsored for a Market Access Strategy role?
Most Market Access Strategy positions that employers sponsor require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, but a significant share of open roles list an MBA, MPH, PharmD, or master's in health economics as preferred or required. Graduate credentials strengthen both the specialty occupation argument for USCIS and your competitiveness against other candidates. Roles at director level and above almost universally expect postgraduate qualifications.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored for this role?
The H-1B lottery selected roughly 25 percent of registrations in recent fiscal years, meaning most Market Access candidates entering the lottery will not be selected in any given cycle. This makes the E-3 visa a strategic advantage for Australian nationals and makes O-1A worth evaluating for candidates with strong publication or policy credentials. Some employers also hold cap-exempt status through affiliated research institutions, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
What should I look for in a Market Access Strategy job posting to assess sponsorship likelihood?
Postings that list degree requirements in specific technical fields, mention reimbursement, payer engagement, or HEOR explicitly, and come from established pharma or biotech companies are the strongest signals of sponsorship readiness. Avoid roles where the degree requirement is listed as preferred rather than required, as this complicates the specialty occupation case. Migrate Mate filters Market Access Strategy roles by sponsorship status so you can focus on employers already set up to hire visa holders.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Market Access Strategy jobs?
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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