Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Science and research E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's medical corridor, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University ecosystems, and Argonne National Laboratory's broader research hub in the western suburbs. Employers including Abbott, Baxter International, and major academic medical centers regularly file E-3 Labor Condition Applications for research scientists, data analysts, and biomedical roles.
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Location: US - Illinois - Chicago
JOB ID: R-250130
WORK LOCATION TYPE: Field Worker
DATE POSTED: Jul. 20, 2026
CATEGORY: Sales & Marketing Operations
SALARY RANGE: 214,810.30 USD - 290,625.70 USD
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will be a member of the US Marketing Leadership Team for KRYSTEXXA and will lead the strategic direction of the TLL organization for all relevant specialties. The TLL team is a commercial, field-based, customer-facing role focused on the identification and cultivation of relationships with both leading and emerging key opinion leaders (KOLs) as well as leading the development of key customers and speakers. This position will drive alignment to the KRYSTEXXA brand objectives to ensure the team delivers on key priorities in the near- and longer-term. This individual will make strategic commercial recommendations to optimize efforts across the team and ensure optimal use of resources.
The TLL Director will oversee a national team of TLLs and will be responsible for leading, developing, hiring, and training. The TLL Director will be expected to bring insights to help shape brand strategy, anticipate market events and champion cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization at a pivotal time to shape the future of the TLL organization for KRYSTEXXA. This position will report to the Executive Director, Marketing for KRYSTEXXA.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop the strategic plan for the TLL organization aligning to the overarching brand strategy
- Hire, develop, train and lead a high-performing TLL team to ensure clear accountability to achieving/exceeding objectives
- Develop aligned MBOs that drive impact and accountability
- Demonstrate that the TLL team has a comprehensive understanding of the disease state, competitive landscape and therapeutic management of uncontrolled gout
- Generate insights to inform brand strategy
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings ensuring knowledge of key priorities and metrics to help drive KRYSTEXXA business objectives
- Partner with internal cross-functional teams including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, Patient Services, R&D, Market Access, Site of Care, Advocacy and Commercial Operations in the development and execution of strategies and tactics to ensure long-term adoption of KRYSTEXXA
- Understand gaps in the customer experience and provide recommendations for new business initiatives, trainings or interventions necessary to address the gaps
- Contribute to the development of the annual brand plan with responsibility for defining and executing key areas within the associated tactical plans
- Build and maintain business relationships at the necessary levels in the organization and interact with and/or influence key cross-functional stakeholders
- Help the TLL team to execute strategic plans by ensuring the team is focused on key customers/accounts, training and developing speakers and executing on key initiatives
- Identify, develop and lead opportunities for key strategic partnerships with targeted and relevant societies and conferences to support insight generation, educational outreach and collaboration
- Partner with Marketing to determine what is needed to evolve and develop the Speaker Bureau across specialties
- Lead the TLL team to operate to the highest standards in alignment with Amgen’s code of business conduct, ensuring all interactions with KOLs are on-label and consistent with commercial, regulatory, and legal guidelines
- Identify opportunities to elevate the impact of the TLL role and build consistency in ways of working, strategic focus, and execution across the RDBU
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience
Or
Master’s degree and 8 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant work experience with 7+ years of commercial function experience across multiple therapeutic areas
- Experience leading a national TLL team strongly preferred
- Experience in rheumatology or nephrology strongly preferred
- Relationships with rheumatology or nephrology opinion leaders
- Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience required
- Strong leadership capabilities and track record of developing team members
- Outstanding analytical and data management skills
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the abilities to take ownership of issues, to work independently with confidence and to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment and discretion
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees and demonstrate strong collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Professional, proactive demeanor
- Strong interpersonal skills
Travel Requirements:
- Requires approximately 30% travel, including overnight and some weekend commitments
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Which science and research companies sponsor E-3 visas in Illinois?
Illinois-based employers with documented E-3 Labor Condition Application filings include Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, AbbVie, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory, alongside academic institutions such as the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois system. Major hospital networks including Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center also sponsor research-focused E-3 positions. Filing history varies by year and role, so confirming LCA records directly through OFLC is recommended.
Which cities in Illinois have the most science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share of Illinois science and research E-3 roles, driven by its academic medical centers, biotechnology firms, and university research programs. The western suburbs, particularly Downers Grove, Waukegan, and the Argonne-Lemont corridor, host significant pharmaceutical and national laboratory activity. Evanston is notable for Northwestern University-affiliated research positions. Smaller concentrations exist in Urbana-Champaign through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.
How do I find science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lists Illinois science and research positions from employers with verified E-3 LCA filing history, letting you filter by role type, location, and sponsorship status rather than applying speculatively. Because the E-3 requires an employer-certified LCA before the visa application, focusing on organizations with established Illinois filings is more efficient than cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer-level data alongside active job listings specific to the science and research sector.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that routinely meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard in Illinois include research scientists, biomedical engineers, clinical research coordinators, computational biologists, chemists, physicists, and data scientists supporting research functions. The position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. O*NET occupation profiles can help confirm whether a specific job title meets that threshold. Generalist or technician-level roles that accept any degree field are less likely to qualify.
Are there Illinois-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in science and research?
Illinois employers sponsoring E-3 workers in research roles must post the certified LCA at the worksite, which includes satellite campuses, laboratory facilities, and hospital research units across the state. For roles at federally funded institutions such as Argonne or Fermilab, the employer must still file an LCA directly rather than relying on any federal employment exemption. Illinois has no state-level visa registration requirement, but some public university hires may involve additional institutional review timelines before the federal LCA can be filed.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 science & research jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.