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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Front Desk Specialist Intern

InternshipUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Hybrid
Administrative & Executive AssistanceReception & Front Desk

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Demonstrated decision-making and organizational skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and basic computer use is required.
Responsibilities
  • Greet clients, visitors, and staff courteously and manage check-ins efficiently.
  • Manage the multi-line phone system, answering and redirecting calls promptly and professionally.
  • Coordinate conference room bookings and ensure meeting spaces are prepared and equipped.
  • Handle mail and deliveries, including sorting, distributing, and scheduling courier pickups as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized reception area.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and preparing documents or reports for meetings.
  • Monitor and order office and pantry supplies in collaboration with the facilities or procurement team.
  • Manage visitor logs, issue access badges, and monitor building entry procedures in accordance with security protocols.
  • Coordinate building permit processes and support employees with building and parking access.
  • Arrange business cards for new recruits.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to arrange meeting refreshments for guests.
  • Process renewals of administrative-services contracts for Gulf-Levant offices.
  • Prepare and process shopping carts, purchase orders, and invoices for approval, ensuring timely payments to vendors and service providers.
  • Liaise with accounts regarding invoice processing.
  • Support Brand teams with shipping brand materials.
  • Support the PTP team with shipping corporate card documents for Pharma and Aesthetics.
  • Provide requested ad hoc support.
  • Create vendors by loading new vendors into the relevant system.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college or further education is preferred.
  • At least two years of customer relations experience is preferred.

About the company

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

North Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1888

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What believers are saying

  • Apogee acquisition closed in 2026, expanding AbbVie’s immunology pipeline beyond Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
  • EU approvals for RINVOQ and EPKINLY in September 2026 broaden ex-U.S. revenue.
  • JUVMO launches in October 2026, adding a fresh neuroscience revenue line.

What critics are saying

  • Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq concentration keeps AbbVie exposed if immunology growth slows in 2027.
  • Niaspan antitrust MDL and Biocell ALCL settlements carried $1.7 billion litigation accrual by June 2026.
  • Generic ubrogepant and atogepant suits threaten Ubrelvy and Qulipta exclusivity within years.

What makes AbbVie unique

  • Skyrizi and Rinvoq anchor AbbVie’s post-Humira immunology franchise across 11 EU RINVOQ indications.
  • JUVMO’s September 28, 2026 FDA approval gives AbbVie first-in-class Parkinson’s D1/D5 therapy.
  • AbbVie pairs blockbuster cash flows with Apogee, Iambic, and Valkai deal-making.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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Oct 23rd, 2026
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Abbott stock: $247,767 in shares yields $500 a month in dividends ahead of Q3 earnings

Abbott Laboratories will report third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, October 21. Analysts expect earnings of $1.41 per share, up from $1.30 a year earlier, and revenue of $12.99 billion, against $11.37 billion last year. On October 16, TD Cowen analyst Joshua Jennings reiterated a Buy rating and a $135 price target. Abbott pays a quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share ($2.52 a year), a yield of 2.42%. To earn $500 a month ($6,000 a year) from dividends alone, an investor would need about 2,381 shares, or roughly $247,767.

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Oct 19th, 2026
Merck and AbbVie shares jump 39% and 24% in 2026 as dividend picks for a decade

Healthcare stocks are rebounding in 2026, led by Merck and AbbVie. Merck shares have climbed 39% and AbbVie's 24%, against about 12% for the S&P 500. Merck's second-quarter revenue rose 5% to $16.6 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. Keytruda sales hit $8.4 billion, though the drug will likely lose patent exclusivity by 2028. A subcutaneous version, Keytruda Qlex, may help retain market share. Merck's forward dividend yield is 2.3%. AbbVie's revenue grew 10.2% to almost $17 billion, with adjusted earnings per share up 22.9% to $3.65. Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales each rose about 24%, and neither faces US competition until 2033 and 2037 respectively. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 54 straight years, including its time as part of Abbott Laboratories.

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