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Pediatric Sales Specialist – Dallas, TX
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
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 roles5 certified filings for “SENIOR SPECIALIST QUALITY ASSURANCE” (Industrial Engineers) in IL: $105k–$142k, median $112k. Most were filed at wage level III (40%) — 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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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: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking toward the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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, offering an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies. • A company recognized as one of the best large companies to work for and a best workplace for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. Our Pediatric Sales team currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Representative in the Dallas, TX market. Responsibilities • Develop and support territory sales goals by selling Abbott Pediatric Nutrition products. • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols, and guidelines and effectively deliver information in a selling environment. • Support new product launches and promotional initiatives. • Build and strengthen relationships with Dietitians, Physicians, Nurses, Hospital Leaders, and Office Staff. • Demonstrate effective administrative and organizational skills to manage a large territory. • Manage territory budgets and resources responsibly. • Function independently with a high degree of initiative, autonomy, and accountability. • Demonstrate a strong desire for success while achieving both short-term and long-term business objectives. Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree required. • Preferred candidates will have experience selling within a medical setting and calling on healthcare professionals. • Strong preference for candidates with hospital, pediatric, OB/GYN, neonatal, maternal-child health, or healthcare sales experience. • Experience working with or selling to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Dietitians, Nurses, OB/GYN offices, birthing hospitals, NICUs, and integrated health systems is highly preferred. • Proven ability to build relationships and influence clinical and business decisionmakers. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds to assist with stocking and movement of pediatric nutrition products. • Candidates with experience calling on pediatricians, neonatologists, OB/GYNs, labor and delivery teams, NICUs, newborn nurseries, and maternal-child health stakeholders are encouraged to apply. • This role offers an opportunity to partner with healthcare professionals throu