2026 Commercial Leader Program (Therapeutics)

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2026 Commercial Leader Program – Therapeutics  Overview 
Our Commercial Leader Program (CLP) provides a dynamic experience to develop high-potential MBA talent for future U.S. Commercial and general management positions at AbbVie. By rotating through a variety of commercial roles across AbbVie, CLP addresses the business needs of today while helping to grow experienced, well-rounded management talent for tomorrow. Over the four years and three rotations, you may work in rotations in the following fields:  

• Brand Marketing 

• Field Sales 

• Market Access 

A majority of our Commercial Leader Program opportunities are based at our headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Lake County, IL. However, some participants can be placed in the following office locations for up to two (2) rotations.  At least one (1) rotation must be based in Lake County, Illinois for all program participants. There is additional geographic flexibility available for the Sales rotation in key market areas within the U.S. Please share your location preferences with your recruiter. 

• Lake County, Illinois 

• Irvine, California 

• Madison, New Jersey 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program completing your second year, preferably with an emphasis on marketing, healthcare consulting or general management 

• Must be enrolled in university the semester following your internship and graduate with an MBA degree between December 2025 – June 2026.     

• At least 3 years of prior work experience required 

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license (for Sales rotation) 

• An essential requirement of your Sales rotation is to meet health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred 

• Demonstrated leadership potential 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Understanding of healthcare/biotechnology industry is a plus 

• Domestic geographic mobility 

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 participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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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 bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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