R&D at AbbVie
Raising the bar, then redefining it.
Where science finds its full potential
For research & development at AbbVie, science isn’t just a pursuit – it’s a promise. A commitment to take on the toughest challenges for patients, their families and the future.
Programs
90
+
compounds, devices or indications in development individually or under collaboration or license agreement
Pioneering Progress
~50
new molecular entities in development
Cutting-edge facilities
9
R&D centers and 14,000+ scientists and staff globally
PATIENT impact
75
+
conditions treated across six therapeutic areas
Global Reach
375
+
clinical trials in
50+ countries
investment
$13.8
b
R&D investment in 2025
The tenacity to take on the toughest challenges
Progress is never instant. That’s why every breakthrough is a story of persistence, collaboration and passion. Explore what inspires our teams to keep striving for better answers.
The stories behind our science
From decoding complex diseases to unlocking the potential of innovative modalities, explore videos that reveal the science, technology and people powering innovation at AbbVie.
THE PERSISTENCE LAB
We're revealing the human effort behind health care innovation. Learn about the people who share bold ideas and introduce approaches that tackle medicine's toughest challenges working to turn optimism into outcomes.
one minute thesis
Big science. Bold ideas. AbbVie scientists break down complex concepts that explain how medicine works in your body.
lab of the future
We’re reimagining technology and tools to accelerate discovery and bring medicines to patients faster.
Discovery files
Every breakthrough begins with a question. Join our scientists as they decode complex biology, share the challenges they face, and reveal how discoveries move from lab to life.
Frequently asked questions
Where bold science meets real-world results
Join a team where your expertise fuels drug discovery, your ideas drive progress and your work can transform lives.
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