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Medical Advisor, Multiple Myeloma
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Markham, ON, CA
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 roles16 certified filings for “Senior Clinical Pharmacologist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in IL: $138k–$198k, median $147k. Most were filed at wage level IV (63%) — 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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Sponsor Radar — Abbvie INC
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
Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada. When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable. AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health , and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. We have an opportunity for a Medical Advisor to join our Medical Affairs team. This position is National in scope and based in Montreal or Markham. This role reports to the Therapeutic Area Lead for Multiple Myeloma. As Medical Advisor, you will provide medical and scientific support to the clinical research department and collaborate in clinical operation activities. The Medical Advisor develops strategic plans that are aligned with the brand plan and closely collaborates and supports different groups in the organization. Key Responsibilities : • Develop a medical strategy within the brand team and execute as defined in the brand plan. • Support clinical study feasibility, site mapping, identification and participation and provide support with resolving any pending issues with the study sites. • Review new clinical study protocols and investigator-initiated research proposals. • Liaise with local commercial groups, global project teams, investigators and external experts through regular review of ongoing initiatives and the tactical implementation of plans. • Provide scientific and medical support for ongoing projects. • Monitor and review scientific literature on AbbVie products and competition. • Serve as a scientific affairs expert for the product. • Serve as liaison between the Medical Division and the commercial groups on the respective therapeutic areas. • Ensure regulatory compliance in all studies undertaken. • Diligently manage and allocate resources by ensuring that all projects are carried out within approved budgets and that expected results are delivered. • Support the integration of new products into AbbVie’s portfolio. • Lead the evidence generation plan based on identified data gaps. Education/Experience Required: • Doctorate, MD or Pharm D is required. • Relevant experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. • Relevant experience in Multiple Myeloma (minimum of two to three years). • General knowledge on drug development and clinical research in a relevant therapeutic area (minimum of three to five years). • Previous scientific experience in customer-facing role in the healthcare industry. • Ability to prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications. • Ability to think and plan strategically (work plans, activities, timetables, targeting) and operating with execution excellence. • Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company. • Knowledge of all aspects of drug development and local regulations, including regulations of promotional materials. Essential skills & abilities: • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) • Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/AI/systems to perform day-to-day tasks). • Travel required at least 20-30% of the time. • Valid driver’s license and passport. Ke