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Associate Director, Business Analytics – Trade Parkinsons
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Mettawa, IL, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles10 certified filings for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, STATISTICS” (Data Scientists) in IL: $117k–$165k, median $151k. Most were filed at wage level IV (50%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As a key leader within APEX MAPS Trade, this role will lead trade and distribution analytics & insights to support Market Access, Trade, and Brand stakeholders for Parkinsons Therapeutic Area. The individual will use secondary data, syndicated sources, and research to evaluate specialty pharmacy, wholesaler, GPO, FFS, inventory, and channel performance; identify risks and opportunities; and translate insights into clear recommendations that support market access trade and distribution strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Lead trade and distribution analytics and research to inform strategy, evaluate contract and program performance, and quantify ROI across therapeutic areas and customer segments. • Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Trade & Distribution, Brand Marketing, Finance, Legal, Pricing, HEOR, Patient Services, and franchise teams to influence strategic decisions and portfolio impact. • Plan and execute analytics and primary research to support commercialized brands across specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, payors, GPOs, wholesalers, and patient services stakeholders. • Pull, integrate, and analyze internal and syndicated data to generate insights on channel performance, patient access, distribution flow, and commercial risks and opportunities. • Develop and apply advanced analytical models to assess payer, channel, and trade dynamics and support evidence-based decision-making. • Drive KPI reporting, standardized performance measurement, and Trade Quarterly Business Reviews to monitor product, program, and channel performance. • Evaluate the value and impact of Specialty Pharmacy, FFS, and GPO contracts, and develop data-driven strategies to identify value-based opportunities with trading partners. • Evaluate specialty pharmacy, wholesaler, GPO, FFS, inventory, and channel performance to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. • Communicate clear, actionable recommendations to leadership and guide vendors and team members to deliver high-quality analytics, research, and insights on time. Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus 5 years of experience as a consultant or analyst with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including 5 years of relevant experience in the following areas; or alternatively, a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a consultant or analyst with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including 3 years of relevant experience in the following areas. • Applying practical statistical methods, including trend analysis, multivariate analysis, forecasting, ROI measurement, and scenario analysis, using pharmaceutical and trade data sources including CMS, IQVIA, Symphony Health, Rebate, EDI 867 (Product Transfer & Resale), EDI 852 (Product Activity), and HIRC. • Performing data analysis using each of the following tools: SQL, Advanced Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI; Experience with Python or R is preferred. • Ability to pull, integrate, validate, and analyze internal and syndicated pharmaceutical data to generate insights on channel performance, patient access, distribution flow, commercial opportunities, risks, and trade impact. • Demonstrated ability to lead both analytics and primary research activities in support of supply chain stakeholders, including specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, and patient services. • Experience leading analytics and primary research to support trade, distribution, and supply chain stakeholders, including specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, GPOs, and patient services. • Proven business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, executive presence, and