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Abbvie INC

Director, Global Strategic Portfolio R&D Aesthetics, Chief of Staff

Irvine, CA, US Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RA GLOBAL REGULATORY STRATEGY” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in IL: $185k–$185k, median $185k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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, RA GLOBAL REGULATORY STRATEGY” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in IL: $185k–$185k, median $185k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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

Purpose: The Chief of Staff partners with the VP of Global Portfolio Strategy, R&D Aesthetics to drive and implement the organization’s vision. The role leads strategic and operational planning, provides recommendations to support corporate goals, and ensures effective responses to evolving priorities. Serving as a key representative, this position coordinates cross-functional initiatives across R&D Aesthetics and other Chiefs of Staff, enabling business impact through leadership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence. Responsibilities: • Serve as Chief of Staff, representing the VP’s views, priorities, and communications across the organization. • Oversee strategic business initiatives from ideation to execution, including contingency planning and support for long-range planning (LRP) and resource mapping. • Act as the finance liaison for budget planning, tracking, and management between the organization and Finance teams. • Lead resource modeling to optimize workload and capacity, ensuring effective allocation across the team. • Drive R&D/enterprise initiatives including process improvement, change management, and operational efficiency projects. • Collect, analyze, and present key business information to leadership and stakeholders to inform decision-making and strategy to ensure successful governance interactions across the R&D portfolio. • Develop and maintain effective cross-functional business relationships with internal departments (Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, etc.), ensuring resources and expertise are leveraged appropriately. • Organize and manage department communications and meetings, including planning, logistics, and governance forums. • Collaborate on onboarding and professional development, culture enhancement, issue identification, and resolution in partnership with leadership. • Track, forecast, and manage the department’s budget, providing strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.   • Advanced degree (BSc/MSc/PhD/MBA) in a scientific or business-related field; significant industry experience (PhD: 10+ yrs, MSc: 12+ yrs, BSc: 13+ yrs) in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare sectors. • At least 5 years of expert-level operations management experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting, with a proven track record of successful projects. • Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills in complex, matrixed organizations. • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical business operations, global project management, portfolio review, finance, and budgeting. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and document complex ideas to diverse audiences. • Proven problem-solving ability with superior judgment and realistic understanding of business issues. • Knowledge of clinical development strategies, GCP, FDA regulations, and international guidelines. Ability to foster a high-performance culture, support employee development, and drive continuous operational improvement 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 this posting 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 particip

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