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Marketing Brand Manager
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - Illinois - Lake Forest
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 “Manager, Procurement” (Logisticians) in IL: $80k–$100k, median $90k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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 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 Abbott's Molecular Diagnostics division is seeking a Marketing Brand Manager to join our team in Lake Forest, Illinois. This position is fully on-site. Our Infectious Disease Diagnostics business delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world, providing answers to life's most critical health decisions. Through accessible molecular-based solutions, we help people live fuller, healthier lives. As the Marketing Brand Manager, you will lead branding and communications initiatives across multiple channels, partnering closely with Global Strategic Marketing and Global Market Development teams to develop and execute strategic marketing programs that drive business objectives and strengthen brand presence globally. What You'll Work On Brand Management & Marketing Communications • Manage, plan, and implement branding and communications projects across advertising, promotional programs, trade shows, digital channels, and mobile communications. • Develop product promotion plans in collaboration with Product Marketing and Global Market Development teams. • Plan, create, and produce marketing materials, advertising campaigns, sales promotions, and digital tools in collaboration with Product Marketing that support brand strategies and marketing objectives. • Serve as a brand champion, ensuring all communications are consistent and accurately support brand strategy. • Provide channel strategy expertise and recommend the most effective deployment of assets and materials to achieve marketing objectives. • Provide graphic design support to the marketing team. • Coordinate and support global branding and marketing efforts as the central hub within the marketing organization. • Initiate and manage project schedules and key milestones. • Establish priorities for individual and project assignments. • Create and manage the annual communications plan. • Deliver projects and marketing campaigns on time and within budget. • Manage vendor agreements and oversee deliverables to ensure alignment with defined business objectives. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with Product Management to: • Develop communication objectives and strategies. • Determine and manage project budgets and production schedules. Brand & Compliance Responsibilities • Champion the Abbott brand across all materials, ensuring alignment with corporate brand standards. • Manage and governance i