Jobs / United States / Abbvie INC
Senior Manager, International Marketing, Migraine Prevention
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Mettawa, IL, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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 INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Manager II, Research Migraine” (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) in NJ: $175k–$175k, median $175k. 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).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Senior Manager serves as a strategic cross-functional leader focused on Migraine Prevention. While the core responsibility is to champion innovative marketing strategies and communications for Migraine Prevention, the role maintains a portfolio mindset—aligning initiatives with broader brand, therapeutic area, and organizational objectives. The Sr. Manager ensures that all tactics elevate the care standard, drive differentiation, and deliver an exceptional patient experience within the migraine portfolio. Key Responsibilities: • Lead strategic development and execution of marketing initiatives for Migraine Prevention, ensuring integration with the overall migraine portfolio direction. • Analyze data (market research, performance dashboards, Veeva reports, etc.) to generate actionable insights for Migraine Prevention and inform portfolio strategy alignment. • Collaborate and co-create with cross-functional stakeholders—including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Public Affairs, Health Economics, Patient Relations, Business Insights, OEC, and Global Learning—as well as Area and affiliate teams. • Influence without authority in a matrix setting, demonstrating strong cross-functional leadership to align Migraine Prevention tactics with strategic imperatives and resource allocation. • Drive brand differentiation and support continuous execution for Migraine Prevention by communicating proactively around key initiatives and aligning stakeholders. • Act as the central point of connection between affiliates, facilitating knowledge sharing, alignment, and best practice exchange to ensure cohesive execution of Migraine Prevention strategies across regions. • Manage external relationships (vendors, agencies, and Key Opinion Leaders) to maximize impact and efficiency. • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of pharmaceutical marketing experience. • Proven track record in developing and executing brand strategies, ideally within a portfolio setting. • Success leading in cross-functional and matrix environments, with strong influencing abilities. • Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills. • Previous experience in migraine marketing or therapeutic area is an asset • Able and willing to travel internationally as required. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn