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Abbvie US LLC

Associate Director, AI Capability Lab- Leader Persona, L&LD

North Chicago, IL, US Posted today

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Abbvie US LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AI SOLUTIONS STRATEGY” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in IL: $162k–$162k, median $162k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Abbvie US LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AI SOLUTIONS STRATEGY” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in IL: $162k–$162k, median $162k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Purpose The Associate Director, Learning & Development, will be responsible for contributing to the corporate Learning & Development strategy and ensuring alignment with an area-specific strategy. Additionally, they determine how to best execute the strategy within the division taking into account the unique geographical and business needs, while taking account of the needs of other divisions in those geographies. They have deep expertise on the culture, priorities and division specific environment. They partner with L&D Solutions leaders to determine the best approaches for executing initiatives. Additionally, the Associate Director, Learning & Development, delivers learning solutions including training classes and programs as needed and delivering training curricula to meet employee and organizational needs. Responsibilities • Acts as a partner with BHR and division leader(s) to provide L&D support to achieve the business objectives. Analyzes division business needs; identifies gaps between ideal and actual performance required to meet organizational business needs and determine performance deficiencies; aligns solutions with business goals. • Conducts evaluation and reporting on the impact/results brought about by the delivery of learning and development solutions through Area key performance indicators. • Leads the Learning & Development team and contributes to the leadership of the corporate function. Participates as a member of the corporate Learning & Development leadership team. • Contributes to the establishment of global strategies and solutions. Develops the L&D strategy and ensures alignment through annual L&D plans. • Contributes thought leadership and proven results to strategic partnerships in HR as it relates to Learning & Development focus areas. • Drives and executes division organizational development needs. Proactively works with ALD partners to design and implement talent and organization plans. This may include organization/ team effectiveness, focus groups, leadership development and change management. • Maintains customer relationships with key business leaders throughout the Area. Understands customer needs, identifying appropriate L&D solutions, sourcing/developing and delivering solutions. Measures and reports impact/results. • Provide proficient consultation on all phases of talent management such as succession management, assessment and feedback, talent pipelines, selection processes, and senior leader transitions. • Maintains core L&D operations and processes. Leads and manages L&D staff. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Major in Organization Development or Instructional Design preferred. • 10-15 years in Human Resources Management with emphasis in Talent Management practice and process development required. • Area or regional experience preferred; global mindset required. • Consulting experience with proven track record of results with clients/customers in such areas as performance management, talent management, executive and leadership development, change management, etc. required. • Leadership development and talent management experience required. • Organization development, change management, or performance improvement experience required. • Effective presentation and communication skills and executive presence required. • Facilitation skills including managing group dynamics and questioning techniques preferred. • Experience managing complex and large scale projects required. Experience leading and managing others required. Financial and vendor management experience required. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • The compensation range

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