AbbVie
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
Qualifications
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
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
Qualifications
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