Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INNOVATION” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in CA: $200k–$200k, median $200k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INNOVATION” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in CA: $200k–$200k, median $200k. 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).
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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About the role
The Associate Director of AMI Curricula is responsible for the development of curricula across Allergan Medical Institute educational programs, primarily new large group programs in-field and in the Training Centers. Main responsibilities include collaboration with key stakeholders (AMI Programs team, Customer Marketing teams, Training Centers team, Design & Internal review team, etc) to develop content to achieve our educational objectives across the HCP learning journey.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned.):
• Lead the development of AMI curricula across all large group programming in the AMI Training Centers and in-field programming
• Strategic oversight of AMI content and tactics as it relates to large group programs, including:
• Net new program creation based on Learning Journey, business needs, market demand
• Go to market strategy for new programs through Field and digital channels
• Strategy for Faculty speaker training and selection, ongoing Faculty training post-launch
• Oversight of development of all training materials, videos, slide decks, etc, aligning to brand strategy, KOL review, and adult learning principles
• Curricula Lead for all internal Sales communications, including:
• Liaison between Curricula and Faculty Development team
• Coordination of any new initiatives with Commercial Directors
• Development of Field Resources (sales aids, targeting tools, etc)
• Management of agency partners and content designers to ensure content adheres to creative and curricula briefs, brand guidelines, and MLRC review guidelines
• Management of ‘Large Group/Training Center AMI pillar’ team members
• Oversight of all workshop and agenda development
• Responsible for capturing KOL advisor feedback across all programs
• Translating key strategic initiatives into plans and go-to-market tactics for new AMI engagement programs
• Coordinating cross-functional internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of AMI Engagement initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with KOLs, thought leaders, and other key stakeholders
• Coordinating with, and training HCP partners to ensure the execution of successful training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience is preferred.
• Experience in curricula development
• Experience on product/indication launches
• Experience managing a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of FDA and regulatory statutes as applied to Allergan Aesthetics products, with the ability to function in an environment controlled by outside regulatory entities.
• Knowledge of procedure training, consultation, business-to business (B2B) and selling skills are desired.
• High degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
• Occasional flexibility in work hours, including weekends, may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to travel up to 40%. Evenings, overnight, weekends, domestic is required.
Language and Verbal Skills:
• Individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Analytical and Reading Skills:
• Ability to read, understand and abide by company procedures. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and report on findings.
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