Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Manager, Software Test Engineering” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $165k–$165k, median $165k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 73 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 Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Manager, Software Test Engineering” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $165k–$165k, median $165k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
As the Senior Brand Manager, Trade you will be responsible for the development and execution of trade marketing strategies by partnering with Brand Marketing, Sales, and retail customers to drive sales growth, customer engagement, retention, and promotional effectiveness through data-driven planning and analysis.
What You'll Work On
• Serve as the primary liaison between Brand Marketing and Sales to ensure alignment of marketing initiatives, trade programs and customer programs
• Develop and execute annual trade marketing strategy that support business priorities, retail calendars and growth objectives
• Own the value story and retention programs related to trade marketing that increase sales, retention and customer engagement
• Support key national and regional retailer accounts by partnering with our account team on joint business planning, promotional strategies and customer-specific growth initiatives
• Analyze retailer and sales data to identify opportunities and optimize promotional effectiveness
• Manage trade marketing budgets and measure program ROI, providing recommendations and needed pivots to improve performance
• Monitor competitive activity, customer trends, and market dynamics to inform strategy and drive growth
Skills for Success
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate consumer and sales insights into actionable business strategies
• Experience developing and executing customer, channel, and trade marketing plans that drive growth
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, storytelling and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong retailer and internal cross-functional relationships
• Results-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field with at least 4-6 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, Pharma/Med Device Marketing, Shopper Marketing or Commercial St
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