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Content Developer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification through DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Roles requiring an advanced degree or specialized instructional design skills typically fall under EB-2, while EB-3 covers most content production and development positions.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie OneHUB’s People Excellence team is seeking a creative and collaborative Instructional Designer who’s passionate about problem-solving and learning and who’s eager to design engaging, high-quality learning experiences across a variety of media. This role will support the development of eLearning courses and programs, videos, job aids, graphics, simulations, and other learning deliverables that help close knowledge and skill gaps within and across business functions. The ideal candidate brings strong foundational instructional design skills, modern digital content creation capabilities, passion for collaboration, and a learner-centered mindset. While this role will work with guidance and support from the manager and more senior team members, the Instructional Designer is expected to contribute independently to content development, manage assigned work with increasing ownership, and collaborate effectively with SMEs and cross-functional partners. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, OneHUB People Excellence and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop engaging learning content including eLearning modules, videos, graphics, simulations, job aids, and other learning assets aligned to adult learning principles and corporate learning standards.
- Translate complex business or process information into clear, learner-friendly experiences that support knowledge transfer, skill building, and performance improvement.
- Support project execution and delivery by managing assigned tasks, tracking milestones, communicating status, and escalating risks or dependencies as needed.
- Partner with SMEs and business stakeholders to gather input, validate content accuracy, and help define learning needs and appropriate instructional approaches.
- Apply instructional design best practices and design thinking to create learning solutions that are effective, visually polished, and aligned with identified business objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance learning quality, learner engagement, and training/learning efficiency.
- Use contemporary authoring and design tools to build modern, high-quality learning assets that reflect current trends in digital learning, media, and storytelling.
- Monitor and assess learning effectiveness through feedback, completion data, or other basic evaluation methods and help identify opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with the manager, SMEs, and project partners regarding progress, questions, decisions, and potential challenges.
- Demonstrate adaptability and collaboration in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in adult learning, instructional design, training development, or a related field; pharma or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
- Strong foundational knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory, with the ability to apply those principles in practical, business-focused ways.
- Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary content development tools and techniques, including eLearning authoring tools, graphic design tools, video creation/editing tools, and/or simulation development tools.
- Ability to rapidly develop high-quality digital learning assets that are visually engaging, instructionally sound, and aligned to audience needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with SMEs, business partners, and cross-functional team members.
- Solid project coordination and time management skills with the ability to manage assigned work, meet deadlines, and seek support appropriately.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment, including the ability to identify issues, ask thoughtful questions, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
- Interest in emerging learning and design trends, with a willingness to experiment with new tools, formats, and creative approaches.
- Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Abbott Park and collaborate in a team-based environment.
Additional Information
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 short-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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Content Developer
Document your specialized content credentials early
Gather transcripts, portfolio samples, and employer letters that establish your instructional design or technical writing expertise. PERM audits frequently target Content Developer roles, so organized credential files speed up the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under content development or instructional design job titles. Employers already familiar with the process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to cost or timeline concerns.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Content Developer job listings by green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to employers who've never navigated PERM before. Targeting sponsors with prior EB-2 or EB-3 filings sharply reduces the risk of an abandoned application.
Understand how O*NET classifies your role
Content Developer maps to specific O*NET occupation codes that determine the DOL prevailing wage level your employer must meet. Confirming your job duties align with the correct classification before your employer files prevents costly PERM denials based on mismatched role descriptions.
Negotiate green card language into your offer
Before signing an employment agreement, confirm the employer will cover PERM filing fees and commit to a sponsorship timeline in writing. Content Developer roles often involve project-based or contractor arrangements where sponsorship obligations get dropped without explicit contractual terms.
Check OFLC Wage Search before your salary discussion
Look up prevailing wage levels for Content Developer in your specific geographic area using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, and knowing this figure before negotiations prevents offer rescissions after PERM is already underway.
Green Card Content Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Content Developer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Content Developer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree but not necessarily an advanced degree. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when the candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's job description and DOL prevailing wage classification will determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Content Developer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual cap and lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it eliminates the uncertainty of annual H-1B registration and builds toward permanent status rather than repeated renewals.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for a Content Developer position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings and documented outreach, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The job description must accurately reflect your actual duties and match the DOL prevailing wage for that role and location. PERM audits are common for content roles, so employers need detailed recruitment records before filing.
Where can I find Content Developer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Content Developer listings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which employers will actually support PERM filing. Targeting companies that have completed prior PERM certifications for similar roles significantly reduces the risk of sponsorship falling through after you've already accepted an offer.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM labor certification while you hold H-1B status, and H-1B holders with an approved I-140 can extend their H-1B beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21 portability rules. If you're on OPT, PERM can begin, but you'll need H-1B or another work-authorized status in place before adjustment of status can be completed.