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Head of Consumer Marketing - Abbott Diabetes Care
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Alameda
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 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. USCIS also records 28 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 Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Analyst, Competitive Intelligence” (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) in IL: $110k–$110k, median $110k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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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Sponsor Radar — Abbott Laboratories
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. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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 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 • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. The Head of Consumer Marketing leads and directs all DTC consumer and Customer Engagement Marketing activities for the Abbott diabetes care business in the U.S., including digital media, influencer marketing, CRM program. The Sr. Consumer Marketing Director will develop brand objectives, strategies, and tactical plans to deliver the brands financial commitments to the organization. They will assess, determine, and prioritize potential market growth opportunities, develop appropriate actions plans, and execute with excellence. What you'll do: • Lead a team of 2 direct and 25 indirect reports to execute business strategies and plans to ensure delivery of the brands Sales, Margin and Market Share commitments. • Develop and execute comprehensive consumer marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement. • Build and support a top tier team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful implementation of marketing plans and a healthy, happy, efficient, and effective team. • Lead market research to understand consumer trends, insights, challenges, and opportunities, and translate them into actionable marketing strategies. • Lead our consumer marketing investment strategy - how we think about and execute on digital marketing, social media, email marketing, content marketing, traditional advertising and other channels. • Implement advanced audience segmentation techniques to target specific customer cohorts, delivering highly relevant and personalized content across email, social, and digital channels. • FreeStyle Libre CRM lead inclusive of all consumer marketing activations: email, website, app, and roadmap development and execution. • Lead the development of consumer competitive strategy to address current and future competitors. • Manage marketing team budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure cost-effective marketing campaigns. • Monitor and analyze marketing campaign performance, track KPIs, and make data-driven decisions to optimize marketing efforts and maximize ROI. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectiv