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Senior Analyst, Global R&D Study Forecasting
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 North Chicago, IL, US
Sponsorship verdict
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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 “Senior Associate/Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Info Mgmt” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in IL: $98k–$105k, median $102k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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.
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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
The Global R&D Senior Study Forecasting Analyst is responsible for supporting and performing financial analyses and budgetary reconciliations of Immunology clinical trial budgets. The Senior analyst monitors study forecasts and is responsible for managing study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions. This position collaboratively interfaces with the clinical teams, respective finance management and supports ad-hoc requests and projects. Responsibilities : • The Senior Analyst is accountable for a specific set (by indication) of clinical study budgets within a Therapeutic Area, supporting both ongoing and planned studies. The Senior Analyst has a thorough understanding of the budgets and utilizes financial and tracking tools to prepare, develop and monitor forecasts on a monthly basis as well as report and reconcile for Quarterly reviews. • Support all aspects of the clinical trial budget process including trial cost analysis, scenario planning, contract funding approval, and study budget management through the study life-cycle. • Gathers data from a variety of sources and provides quality clinical study budget information and metrics to Clinical and Finance Management to aid in planning decisions • Responsible for preparing predefined and ad hoc reports for the clinical teams and finance management, communicating on a timely basis for variance discrepancies and issue resolution. • Support the business in assessing and investigating study spend vs. forecast. • Demonstrate awareness and use of data sources by proactively updating previously established forecasts at a regular cadence (monthly LBEs, Quarterly R/OSS reviews, 50%/100% enrollment timepoints, annual cost validation), and updates manager as to the status of the study being forecasted (startup, Main R/OSS, reconciliation and close-out). • Interact with various levels of management and functions within the organization. • Support finance management on ad-hoc requests and projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Health sciences is required. • Minimum of 4+ of progressive and related experience. • Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills. • Strong attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to derive insights from data and distill into summarized format • Learns fast, grasps the "essence” and can change course quickly where indicated. • Self-starter with ability to operate independently, drive processes, identify and implement process improvements, establish, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility. • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance • Excellent time management with respect to priorities as well as self-management skills • Proficient Excel skills required. Knowledge of SAP and Power BI a plus. 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 short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is ea