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United States only
Based on the listing's location: Chicago, IL, US (Remote).
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Visa sponsorship, if you would relocate
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 US LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles16 certified filings for “Senior Clinical Pharmacologist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in IL: $138k–$198k, median $147k.
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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 US LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 16 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).
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 Principal Strategic Medical Writer is responsible for leading and writing clinical and regulatory documents for drug and/or device development in support of company objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Independently prepares most clinical and regulatory documents needed for the development of AbbVIe drugs and/or devices.
• Coordinates the review, approval, and quality control of other functions involved in the production of clinical and regulatory documents. Arranges and conducts review meetings with the team. Works closely with the team(s) on document authoring and content strategies.
• Communicates deliverables needed, writing process, and timelines to team members.
• Holds team members accountable to agreed-upon project dates.
• Contributes to project management strategies and develops ability to lead team members, driving submission objectives.
• Recommends, leads and/or participates in implementation/execution of tactical process improvements.
• Develops expert knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements, and guidance associated with preparation of regulatory documentation.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to resolve issues and questions arising during the writing process, including resolution or escalation as appropriate.
• Learns and applies therapeutic area and product knowledge to scientific projects and business improvement projects.
• Works independently with R&D Quality Assurance to address inquiries and draft responses, maintaining an inspection-ready approach.
• A minimum of 5+ years of bio-pharmaceutical industry experience in a global pharma, biotech, life science, or healthcare authority delivering medicines/therapies to a broad market across various therapeutic areas.
Bachelor's Degree or higher required; scientific discipline preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with a comprehensive knowledge of medical and scientific terminology across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Proficient in assimilating and analyzing complex data.
• Extensive experience writing and editing clinical and regulatory documents following guidelines and regulations, such as ICH guidelines, GCP, and other regulatory requirements. Familiarity with industry standards like CONSORT and PRISMA guidelines. EU and US device writing experience is a plus.
• Advanced understanding of drug development, clinical research, study designs, biostatistics, pharmacology, regulatory requirements, and medical terminology across functional teams and multiple contributors
• Excellent writing skills. Effectively communicates complex scientific and medical information to various stakeholders.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bon
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