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Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Wavre, Wallonia, BE
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 roles1 certified filing for “MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON, THERAPEUTIC NEUROTOXINS” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in NY: $150k–$150k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 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
At AbbVie, we are committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues today and the medical challenges of tomorrow. Through our Oncology and Hematology pipeline, we are advancing innovative therapies with the ambition of transforming outcomes for patients and shaping the future of cancer care. We are seeking a Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team in Belgium. The MSL is a field-based scientific expert who serves as a key medical partner to healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and scientific experts. In this role, you will facilitate scientific exchange, support clinical research activities, and help advance the understanding of AbbVie's investigational and marketed therapies through non-promotional, evidence-based interactions. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain trusted scientific relationships with clinical investigators, healthcare professionals, and key external experts in Oncology and Hematology. • Support the initiation, conduct, oversight, and follow-up of AbbVie-sponsored Phase I-III clinical trials in partnership with Clinical Site Monitoring and Medical Affairs teams. • Facilitate scientific discussions related to AbbVie's investigational products and pipeline assets in a compliant and non-promotional manner. • Serve as a scientific resource for investigators and healthcare professionals by responding to medical and scientific inquiries. • Provide scientific and technical support to clinical investigators participating in AbbVie-sponsored research. • Support investigator-initiated study (IIS) concepts and facilitate interactions between investigators and local and global medical teams. • Deliver scientific presentations on disease areas, clinical research, and pipeline compounds. • Identify and engage with emerging and established scientific experts to support research collaborations, advisory boards, educational initiatives, and scientific exchanges. • Gather and communicate actionable medical insights from the field, including emerging scientific trends, clinical practice developments, and competitive research activities. • Identify opportunities for research and development collaborations with key scientific institutions and investigators. • Attend and represent AbbVie at national and international scientific congresses and medical meetings. • Support named-patient and compassionate-use requests where appropriate and in line with local regulations. • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and AbbVie policies. • Advanced scientific degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent). Candidates with a relevant life sciences degree and significant experience will also be considered. • Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, scientific exchange, or a related pharmaceutical environment. • Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, and the pharmaceutical industry. • Experience within Oncology and/or Hematology is an advantage. • Knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical information to a variety of audiences. • Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment while maintaining scientific credibility and integrity. • Fluent in English, French and Dutch. • Willingness to travel regularly within Belgium. AbbVie Culture At AbbVie, we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us as a Pipeline MSL, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, working in