AbbVie Pride

We encourage all LGBTQ+ colleagues to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. AbbVie PRIDE promotes an environment that fosters productivity, camaraderie, innovation and respect – so we’re all able to bring a remarkable impact to patients.


There’s a future full of possibilities

The LGBTQ+ community brings highly valued skills to our workplace.

What we stand for

PRIDE’s mission is to encourage all LGBTQ+ colleagues to bring their whole, authentic selves to work, to promote an environment that fosters productivity, camaraderie, innovation, well-being and mutual respect, and to support the collective objective of bringing remarkable impact to patients.

Our primary objectives are to make a remarkable impact for patients by:

  • Encouraging all LGBTQ+ colleagues to bring their whole, authentic selves to work and engaging allies to create a supportive and inclusive environment.

  • Supporting the LGBTQ+ community in visible ways.

  • Furthering education around LGBTQ+ issues to raise awareness and heighten sensitivity.

  • Fostering connectivity and internal sense of community.

I come to work every day as my authentic self, knowing that I will be treated with dignity and respect. PRIDE at AbbVie transcends every level of leadership and I am proud of the inclusive and diverse environment we’ve created.

Rob Sheilds headshot
Robert Shields (He/Him/His)
Associate Director Consumer Marketing

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the creativity and diversity that is brought by the LGBTQ+ community. AbbVie demonstrates continued commitment to our community through community partnerships, public support, and charitable giving through the AbbVie Foundation.

S.E. Brick (They/Them)
Director Technology Strategy

Making an impact

Building a sense of culture and community is an essential objective of the AbbVie PRIDE ERG. We offer visible support, engaging in celebrations and organizing community activities. This includes our viral “Love is Love” T-shirt campaign, which gives everyone throughout AbbVie the opportunity to provide visible, instantly recognizable support for PRIDE and all it represents.

Working at AbbVie

We strive to cultivate and promote AbbVie’s commitment to LGBTQ+ career development:

  • We offer AbbVie PRIDE members the opportunity to partake in internal and external programs that focus on being an inclusive leader by promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace
  • We host workplace events for LGBTQ+ people across the company to “meet and greet” and to establish relationships that could result in future career opportunities
  • Our team, along with our partners in HR and Talent Acquisition, collaborate with local colleges and universities to demonstrate our commitment to recruiting and developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ talent

Community impact

When it comes to connecting with the external community, AbbVie PRIDE shines in effort and creativity.

  • We support local LGBTQIA+ organizations within our communities, coast to coast. AbbVie employees are volunteering their time or contributions to support vital organizations. 
  • And AbbVie’s Giving & Matching Program stretches our generosity even further. PRIDE is proud to support organizations through the AbbVie Foundation ERG community grant program.

Corporate culture

Employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences and inclusive leaders are critical to better business results. At AbbVie, we strive to create an inclusive culture so we can have a remarkable impact on patient’s lives.

  • AbbVie has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for multiple years in a row. 
  • AbbVie has also been named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
  • We collaborate with Out & Equal, the United States' largest LGBTQ+ workplace advocate.