AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world&s;s most complex and serious diseases.

In 2013, AbbVie employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.