Jobs / United States / Abbvie INC
Associate Manager, Strategy＆Program Development
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Minato-ku, 13, JP
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 roles5 certified filings for “SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, BTS US COMMERICAL PATIENT SERVICES” (Information Technology Project Managers) in IL: $139k–$163k, median $160k. Most were filed at wage level IV (60%) — 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).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
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)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Abbvie INC →
About the role
JOB SUMMARY: The AMI (Allergan Medical Institute) Associate Manager is responsible for taking through health care providers’ educational journey and upskill them with injectables AA products by offering training opportunities. The candidate will be responsible to lead the execution and help development of medical education strategy from concept/message development and handoff to execution that align with our brand strategy, implement solutions with educational trainings with mix of virtual and face-to-face to meet the needs of HCPs for optimal patient outcome. Key duties & Responsibilities EDUCATION ACTIVITIES • Plan and execute medical education strategy in alignment with international and local goals and objectives by working closely with Lead. • Responsible for local roll-out of global/regional medical education strategy, content assets. • Co-create high-quality training content with faculty members by eliciting physicians’ perspectives, clinical insights, and educational needs, and translating them into clear, scientifically sound, and clinically relevant educational content. • Lead assigned education projects from concept and content development through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. • Help develop planning and execution of new project (incl. contents creation) in AMI and manage to launch it to meet the timeline. • Collaborate cross functionally with both international and local internal stakeholders – AMI team, marketing, medical, legal and compliance, etc., and with external partners to facilitate and ensure quality and timely delivery of projects. • Track year planning of activities for tactical execution, analyzing outcomes and providing recommendations for improvements. • Closely work with stakeholders to maintain strong relationships with KOLs and thought leaders and develop key customers. • Cultivate strong relationships with cross functional departments. • Ensure programs are executed compliantly and in-line with regulatory and legal regulations. • Take a proactive approach in researching new trends in facial aesthetics. • Manage the expense within the agreed budget and contribute towards the setting of future budgets. • Travel to select programs, events, and conventions. Education and Experience • Education – Master or Bachelor’s degree in related fields • Experience in pharmaceutical & device industry, and /or field related to training Knowledge/Skills/Competencies • Strong experience and understanding of medical education planning and execution • Creative and innovative mindset to develop new approaches beyond conventional methods • Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization • Ability to work under pressure, set priorities, and act with ownership • Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills • Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects and adapt to changing priorities • Performance-driven with strong teamwork skills • Strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge; clinical trial experience is a plus • Strong communication skills to discuss scientific data and clinical techniques with senior clinicians and colleagues • Advanced Japanese and English communication skills (TOEIC 800+) • Willingness and availability to travel domestically and/or internationally • Ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations, identify key issues, and make sound decisions • Commitment to creating better educational environments that improve healthcare professionals’ capabilities and patient outcomes • Ability to distinguish facts from assumptions, validate key information, and escalate uncertainties appropriately • High standards for scientific accuracy, educational quality, compliance, and clinical relevance