2026 Compliance Intern (Undergraduate)

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL • 3d ago

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) .

Job Description

AbbVie's Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) plays a critical role in understanding and providing guidance on industry laws and regulations. The OEC partners with our stakeholders across the organization to find compliant solutions for our dynamic business needs. As an AbbVie Corporate Compliance Intern, you will participate in a paid, 11-week summer program focused on providing students with meaningful projects through exposure to our OEC teams focused on Compliance Operations, Investigations, Commercial Brand support, Research and Development support, Privacy, and International Compliance.

2026 Overview & Responsibilities

The Compliance Intern will be immersed in AbbVie's OEC teams learning about and providing support to real-world compliance matters. The intern will work with members of AbbVie's OEC team to support various programs and projects. Working closely with different OEC teams, you will have the opportunity to develop a solid understanding of the inner workings of an effective corporate compliance program, both in design and in practice.

The Compliance Intern will partner closely with a manager and mentor who will provide ongoing guidance and professional development. The Intern will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of other valuable networking opportunities.

The Compliance Intern may be asked to support any number of projects with supervision from a Compliance Manager/Director/ Associate Director/Associate Compliance Officer, including the following:

Compliance risk assessments

Internal Investigations

Privacy program

Compliance training initiatives

Communications campaigns

Anti-Bribery and Corruption program

Conflict of Interest process

Policy and procedure interpretation and assessments

Operational Excellence projects

General compliance guidance and advice

Audit support

Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion projects

In addition, the Compliance Intern will be asked to complete a spotlight project on a pre-defined topic that will include performing research and presenting findings at the conclusion of the internship.

By the end of the summer, the intern will have attained:

Practical experience working for a global, biopharmaceutical company in a dynamic and evolving industry;

A solid understanding of the structure and operation of corporate compliance programs and teams, including how they serve as trusted advisors who help the business manage risk and achieve strategic objectives; and

Leadership opportunities and experience.

Qualifications

Preferred GPA = 3.0/4.0

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree, including, but not limited to the following fields: pre-law/criminal justice, healthcare compliance, legal studies, political science, IT, finance, accounting or marketing

Returning to university for at least one semester and graduating within one-year post internship

Excellent communication, analytical, leadership and project management skills

Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession

Desire to learn about healthcare compliance

No minimum experience/training required

Operates independently with well-defined expectations, checking in frequently with Managers(s). Accountable to OEC Director/Associate Compliance Officer.

How to apply?

Please apply by (a) uploading your resume and providing information required on the AbbVie Career Site and (b) emailing a single PDF consisting of the documents set forth below to OEC@abbvie.com:

Current resume

A personal statement describing your interest in the AbbVie Corporate Compliance Intern Program and outlining how participation in the Program will enable you to be a leader within your professional environment or greater community

Most recent undergraduate transcript

Preference will be given to applications received by January 16, 2026.

Additional Information

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.?

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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Salary: $20.3 - $36.5

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