Jobs / United States / Abbvie INC
Specialist, Access and Reimbursement
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 North Chicago, 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 roles2 certified filings for “Market Access Insights Manager” (Operations Research Analysts) in IL: $142k–$158k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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
Purpose Serve as a skilled specialist in advanced access knowledge and skills, partnering closely with Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) and Health Care Providers (HCPs) within assigned territories to optimize patient outcomes. The individual will be highly proficient in understanding local plans and all facets of prior authorization, medical exception, and appeal processes. Exceptional communication skills are crucial, as the role requires taking inbound and outbound calls, clearly educating both FRMs and HCPs to effectively diminish access barriers for patients. Responsible to educate on the access and reimbursement support tools available at AbbVie, advising HCPs on patient program eligibility, and educating HCP offices on payer processes and procedures. With strong critical thinking abilities, the individual will adeptly assess workloads at the account level, ensuring seamless communication and efficient interactions. Responsibilities • Collaborate with Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) and Health Care Providers (HCPs) in designated territories to enhance patient access and support positive health outcomes. • Educate FRMs and HCPs on patient support programs, including tools and services for access and reimbursement. Inform them about resources available to resolve patient access challenges. • Provide local expertise on plans and efficiently educate on all aspects of prior authorization, medical exception, and appeal processes within assigned region for all inbound and outbound calls. • Develop and sustain relationships with relevant providers within the territory. Utilize strong communication skills to facilitate clear, concise, and efficient information exchanges with FRMs, HCPs, and other stakeholders. • Take ownership of process improvement initiatives, continuously seeking ways to enhance system efficiencies and patient access strategies. • Maintain an understanding of current business procedures, deviations, and case processing for all brands and channel sources, as needed. • Utilize critical thinking to assess and prioritize workloads at the account level, ensuring optimal resource allocation and seamless operations. • Monitor and streamline communication and interactions between stakeholders to promote efficiency and reduce redundancies. • Meet or exceed department standards relative to performance metrics. Maintain a work environment that upholds privacy standards required by law and AbbVie policy. Understand and comply with all required training, including adherence to federal, state, and local laws, SPII policies and guidelines, and the policies and procedures of Complete Patient Access and AbbVie. Perform additional tasks, activities, and projects as deemed necessary by management. • Bachelor’s degree or Associate Degree in health sciences or business preferred. Comparable or relevant experience will be considered. • 3-5 years of experience in the healthcare industry with knowledge in reimbursement, billing, prior authorization, appeals, and specialty pharmacy operations. • Demonstrated understanding of the rules, regulations and risks associated with provision of reimbursement support services. Demonstrated deep technical understanding of coverage, coding, payment and distribution of specialty products and the rules and regulations that govern provision of reimbursement support. • Strong understanding of access and reimbursement support service centers and how to effectively interact in a compliant fashion. • Thorough understanding of the technical payer policy processes, systems and requirements for coverage. • Must have professional written and verbal communication skills to interact with and build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization. Must maintain a positive serv