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Market research roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Analysts and research managers with advanced degrees often qualify at the EB-2 level, making this one of the more direct paths to permanent residency in the social sciences.
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At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Marketing function, a team that helps provide access to products across all channels, including through traditional Marketing strategies, event planning, and professional education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Manager, Market Research & Insights (M) will manage and guide teams responsible for delivering strategic market research and insights, implementing departmental plans and ensuring team performance and success across global initiatives. You will make decisions affecting team operations and performance, approving team projects and resource allocation, requiring advanced leadership, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive employee relations, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition. This role drives business impact by translating complex data into strategic direction.
Primary Responsibilities:
SITUATION ANALYSIS
- Mine syndicated and internal data for demand generating insights
- Identify growth segments (market, product, customer), Alcon vulnerabilities, competitive weaknesses
- Develop and validate data-driven claims
- Survey landscape outside of contact lens category for relevant opportunities
PLANNING
- Lead forecasting, performance analytics, and planning support
- Provide inputs into:
- Financial forecasts
- Product launches
- Strategic planning (annual planning, commercial reviews)
- Bridge market performance to internal business outcomes
MARKETING TACTICS EXECUTION
- Design and implement targeting frameworks and performance measurement strategies
- Lead segmentation and micro-targeting initiatives to improve marketing and sales effectiveness
- Enable scalable targeting approaches adaptable to budget and strategic priorities
TRACKING & REPORTING
- Commercial Analytics & Reporting
- Lead development and scaling of commercial dashboards, KPI frameworks, and executive reporting
- Drive adoption of self-service analytics to improve decision speed and visibility
- Ensure consistent tracking of performance:
- Measurement philosophy
- KPI definitions
- Dashboard architecture
- Lead and coordinate advanced modeling efforts
- Attribution modeling
- Marketing mix optimization
- Other multivariate statistical models
DATA STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT
- Be the lead contact for syndicated information providers
- Identify and onboard new data sources to improve insight depth and accuracy
- Advance a multi-source analytics ecosystem
- Improve efficiency and scalability of analytics delivery
- Reduce manual processes through automation and standardization
- Partner cross-functionally to define future data strategy roadmap
- Advance emerging decision support tools e.g. AI/Copilot solutions
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Cultivate a strong partnership with Data Science and IT as well as analytics stakeholders in Revenue Strategy & Operations and Sales/Commercial Operations and Global Insights & Analytics
- Represent the voice of customer and market insights across initiatives
- Align stakeholders across Brand, Channel, and Commercial teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
INTRODUCTION
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Marketing function, a team that helps provide access to products across all channels, including through traditional Marketing strategies, event planning, and professional education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Manager, Market Research & Insights (M) will manage and guide teams responsible for delivering strategic market research and insights, implementing departmental plans and ensuring team performance and success across global initiatives. You will make decisions affecting team operations and performance, approving team projects and resource allocation, requiring advanced leadership, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive employee relations, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition. This role drives business impact by translating complex data into strategic direction.
Primary Responsibilities:
SITUATION ANALYSIS
- Mine syndicated and internal data for demand generating insights
- Identify growth segments (market, product, customer), Alcon vulnerabilities, competitive weaknesses
- Develop and validate data-driven claims
- Survey landscape outside of contact lens category for relevant opportunities
PLANNING
- Lead forecasting, performance analytics, and planning support
- Provide inputs into:
- Financial forecasts
- Product launches
- Strategic planning (annual planning, commercial reviews)
- Bridge market performance to internal business outcomes
MARKETING TACTICS EXECUTION
- Design and implement targeting frameworks and performance measurement strategies
- Lead segmentation and micro-targeting initiatives to improve marketing and sales effectiveness
- Enable scalable targeting approaches adaptable to budget and strategic priorities
TRACKING & REPORTING
- Commercial Analytics & Reporting
- Lead development and scaling of commercial dashboards, KPI frameworks, and executive reporting
- Drive adoption of self-service analytics to improve decision speed and visibility
- Ensure consistent tracking of performance:
- Measurement philosophy
- KPI definitions
- Dashboard architecture
- Lead and coordinate advanced modeling efforts
- Attribution modeling
- Marketing mix optimization
- Other multivariate statistical models
DATA STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT
- Be the lead contact for syndicated information providers
- Identify and onboard new data sources to improve insight depth and accuracy
- Advance a multi-source analytics ecosystem
- Improve efficiency and scalability of analytics delivery
- Reduce manual processes through automation and standardization
- Partner cross-functionally to define future data strategy roadmap
- Advance emerging decision support tools e.g. AI/Copilot solutions
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Cultivate a strong partnership with Data Science and IT as well as analytics stakeholders in Revenue Strategy & Operations and Sales/Commercial Operations and Global Insights & Analytics
- Represent the voice of customer and market insights across initiatives
- Align stakeholders across Brand, Channel, and Commercial teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Find Jobs for Employees
Find Jobs for Contingent Worker
ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Market Research
Document your degree field before applying
PERM filings require your degree to align with the job's stated educational requirement. A marketing or statistics degree typically satisfies analyst roles, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE during the I-140 stage. Verify the match before submitting applications.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter market research employers by green card sponsorship history. Companies that have filed PERM applications for research analysts in the past are far more likely to have internal processes, legal counsel, and budget already in place for your sponsorship.
Understand how EB-3 skips the H-1B lottery
Unlike H-1B visa, employment-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery. EB-3 for skilled workers and professionals runs through PERM and I-140 without a random selection step, giving you a predictable path regardless of when you enter the process.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your metro
DOL sets prevailing wage levels by occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your employer's offered salary must meet the certified wage level before PERM can be filed, so verifying this early prevents delays if your offer needs adjustment.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for market research analysts documents degree requirements and specialized knowledge domains. Referencing these job zone classifications strengthens your I-140 petition by grounding your role in DOL-recognized occupational definitions rather than a generic job description.
Negotiate green card sponsorship before you accept
Once you start work, many employers deprioritize initiating PERM. Raise sponsorship timing, legal fee responsibility, and job description lock-in during the offer stage, not after onboarding. USCIS requires the job duties to match your I-140 petition at the time of adjustment of status.
Green Card Market Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Do market research jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Market research analyst roles qualify at the EB-3 level when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field such as statistics, economics, or marketing. Roles that require an advanced degree or where you hold a master's degree and the employer can justify EB-2, you may qualify at that tier instead. The distinction affects processing timelines and priority date movement, particularly for applicants from high-backlog countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for market research roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent employment rather than a temporary work period. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, so your path forward does not depend on random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing volumes, compared to H-1B's faster status grant but limited duration.
What does the PERM process look like for a market research analyst position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL attesting that they conducted a good-faith recruitment process and found no qualified U.S. workers for the role. The job description locks in at this stage and must match your actual duties throughout the green card process. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. You can file for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available for your priority date and country of birth.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for market research roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for market research employers with green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filing history narrows the pool to companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this occupation, which means shorter internal approval cycles and less friction when you raise sponsorship in an offer conversation.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I am on OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you hold any valid work authorization status. Starting PERM early is common strategy for H-1B holders who want to build priority date equity before their six-year cap approaches. USCIS allows concurrent I-485 filing once a visa number is current, and AC21 portability lets you change employers in a same or similar market research role after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days.