- The AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™ contest is now
open for entries, offering financial support to help winners pursue
career and professional development goals.
- As the only company with three approved products designed to
meet patient needs across the spectrum of migraine, AbbVie is
committed to supporting the migraine community beyond
treatment.
- Migraine affects productivity and career growth—up to 90% of
people with migraine report it interferes with their ability to
function at work, highlighting the need for meaningful support
beyond treatment.
NORTH
CHICAGO, Ill., June 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced the second
annual AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™ contest is now
accepting entries. AbbVie is proud to continue this nationwide
initiative supporting people living with migraine by awarding 20
entrants with $2,500 each that they
may use to pursue their personal, professional, and educational
goals.
"Migraine can be an invisible barrier to success in the
workplace where the condition is often misunderstood or
stigmatized," said Carl Cincinnato,
executive director, Migraine at Work, a nonprofit initiative under
the World Health Education Foundation dedicated to improving
workplace environments for individuals living with migraine.
"Initiatives like the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™
contest not only provide financial support but also serve as a
powerful form of advocacy for people living with migraine."
Migraine is the second leading cause of disability
worldwide,1 with symptoms like severe headaches, nausea,
and sensitivity to light often disrupting day-to-day
activities,2 making it difficult to maintain
consistent performance at work or school.3 Nearly 90% of
migraine-related productivity loss occurs while individuals
continue working through symptoms. In an AbbVie study, more than
half of people with chronic migraine, a form of migraine
characterized by headaches on 15 or more days per month, reported
that the disease had negatively affected their career.4
These findings underscore the importance of how raising awareness
about migraine in all forms can help reduce stigma and foster a
greater understanding of how it affects colleagues in the
workplace.
"Migraine can create significant challenges in the workplace
that can limit career opportunities and growth," said Jag Dosanjh,
senior vice president, AbbVie, president, neuroscience and eye
care. "As part of our ongoing commitment to those living with
migraine, we're pleased to continue the AbbVie Migraine Career
Catalyst Award™ contest for the second year in a row. We aim to go
beyond treatment and provide meaningful support that empowers
individuals to move forward with confidence."
Last year, 20 winners from diverse professional backgrounds used
the award to take actionable steps toward their goals—whether that
meant creating a migraine-friendly home office, expanding their
professional networks at conferences, or sharpening their skills
through development opportunities.
One winner, Melody B., shared how the support helped her thrive
in her field: "Despite migraine, I found my passion in Human
Resources. This award has allowed me to pursue training and
certifications in both HR and project management. With these
credentials, I hope to enhance the employee experience and create a
better workplace for all."
Individuals living with migraine are invited to visit
www.migrainecareercatalyst.com to submit an essay (up to 3,000
characters), a video (up to three minutes), or an audio clip (up to
three minutes) detailing their experience with migraine, career
goals, and how this award might help them in their career.
Individuals can also visit the site to learn how past recipients
used their financial awards to foster growth, confidence, and
awareness in the workplace.
The submission period for the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst
Award™ contest is now open and will close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 2, 2025. The winners will be announced
on or about November 14, 2025. Please
see the full contest Official Rules at
http://www.migrainecareercatalyst.com/.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the
fifty United States, D.C., and
Puerto Rico, age 18 or older. Void
where prohibited by law. Approximate retail value of each prize is
$2,500. Entries must be received
before 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET on
9/2/25. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. Prior
winners of the Contest are not eligible to participate in this
year's Contest or win a prize. Please see full Contest Rules at
MigraineCareerCatalyst.com.
Sponsor: AbbVie Inc.
About AbbVie in Migraine
AbbVie is the only company with three approved products for the
treatment of migraine. However, our commitment to the community
goes beyond medicine. Through our research and partnerships with
the migraine community – including patients, HCPs, and other
stakeholders – AbbVie has a deep understanding of the challenges
that people living with migraine can face in the workplace. We are
dedicated to redefining how the impact of migraine in professional
settings is understood and addressed. This commitment drove the
creation of the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™ contest,
aimed at empowering people living with migraine to pursue their
professional objectives.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and
deliver innovative medicines 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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly
Twitter), and YouTube.
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Contact(s):
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jackie.escobar@abbvie.com
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October 1,
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