2027 Accounting & Finance Development Program

Role: The AbbVie Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP) prepares early-career professionals for future leadership in finance and accounting within a biopharma context. Objectives include developing cross-functional business acumen through rotations across Commercial, Operations, R&D, and Corporate finance functions, with exposure to areas such as financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing accounting. Responsibilities involve executing professional assignments aligned with business needs, supporting strategic decision-making, and gaining experience in global healthcare finance operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (expected graduation Dec 2026–Aug 2027), completion of at least three accounting courses (including cost or managerial accounting), strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, leadership experience, and a minimum GPA of 3.00. Preferred qualifications include a dual major/minor, data visualization skills, data analysis proficiency, and higher GPA (3.50+). High-value specifics include rotations within a major biopharma company, with focus on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics portfolios, supporting pipeline development from discovery through regulatory filings, and experience in cross-functional, global environments. Work setup involves placements in Lake County, IL, with potential for other US locations and rotations outside Illinois, requiring relocation and some travel. The program emphasizes professional growth through strategic projects, leadership development, and exposure to regulatory and commercial aspects of biopharma finance.