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Patient Support Programs Manager
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 San Juan, San Juan, PR
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).
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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
At AbbVie, our business strategies are centered around the patients at the core of everything we envision. The Patient Support Programs Lead will be responsible for overseeing all of AbbVie’s Patient Support Programs, as well as coordinating multiple support functions and activities for the patient’s in-field team. Critical thinking and influence in diverse patient strategies, initiatives and educational interactions would be essential capabilities for this role. This position will report to the Patient Relations Manager and will work cross-functionally with the different Brand Teams, Functional Areas, and Business Partners in designing, implementing, and measuring the effectiveness of key patient solutions and services. Responsibilities • Lead AbbVie Care Specialists and Patient Advocates and provide guidance and support, including training, mentoring, and effective feedback to foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement within the team. • Implement and monitor metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of Patient Programs, identify trends and patterns, and make data-driven recommendations for improvements and cost-savings opportunities. • Establish and maintain a robust system for tracking and reporting Patient Programs metrics, including key performance indicators, progress towards goals, among other relevant business intelligence. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards in the management and monitoring of AbbVie Patient Programs. • Utilize strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to effectively address any challenges or barriers for the success of Patient Programs initiatives. • Develop an advanced comprehension of the overall healthcare landscape that encompasses treatment access and affordability to provide guidance and support to the patient’s in-field team. • Define the messaging and positioning for Patient Programs, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy, timelines, budgets, resourcing, and deliverables. • Development of all Patient Programs resources (digital/printed materials and tools) by effectively leading the creative agency in the concept design, realization, and internal material review process. • Connect regularly with key stakeholders, including the Affiliate Management Team, Brand Team Leaders, IFT, Team Members and External Business Partners, to assess Patient Programs status and any relevant business decision. • Lead and/or collaborate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences to maintain the cross-functional teams updated on the latest trends and developments in patient engagement, compliance, and quality systems. • Manage a team of field personnel. Significant Work Activities: • Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required • Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment • Bachelor's degree or higher in science, business, public health, or related field. • 3+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, access and reimbursement support, case management or a related field is preferred. • Proven leadership competencies and social skills with an empathetic and caring personality. Previous experience leading teams is highly desired. • Background within the Healthcare or Pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred. • Ability to build and maintain internal and external networks with key stakeholders. • Expertise working with software such as Excel , Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other related digital tools for data analysis, reporting and presentations. • Experience conceptualizing, designing and/or adapting resources (digital or printed) to improve patient’s health literacy and program outcomes. •