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Bayer hires OPT students across its pharmaceuticals, crop science, and consumer health divisions, with recurring openings in research, data science, regulatory affairs, and engineering. The company has a track record of supporting the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition, making it a strong target for F-1 students in life sciences and STEM fields.
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INTRODUCTION
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Magnetic Resonance Sales Consultant (MRSC) is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market share for Bayer’s magnetic resonance (MR) portfolio, which includes contrast agents, injectors, and related software solutions. This role focuses on generating demand by leveraging deep customer knowledge, cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, and applying consultative expertise across systems, stakeholders, and contracts. The consultant builds and maintains strong partnerships with radiologists, technologists, pharmacists, IT professionals, and health system decision-makers, positioning Bayer as a trusted leader in Magnetic Resonance imaging.
In addition to selling and promoting products and services, the role involves mentoring internal teams and leading impactful sales and marketing presentations. With a focus on brand growth within the broader portfolio strategy, the consultant combines clinical insight and commercial acumen to deliver value-based solutions. Operating under the Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) model, the consultant ensures seamless integration of Bayer’s offerings with customer strategies.
The span of coverage will be Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern and Eastern Maryland, Delaware and South New Jersey. The candidate must live in the territory, preferably in the Philadelphia, PA or Wilmington, DE metro areas.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve sales and revenue targets for the MR portfolio across assigned accounts and territory by effectively positioning and differentiating Bayer solutions from competitor offerings;
- Build strong relationships with radiology leaders, MR technologists, procurement, and Value Analysis Committees (VACs) to expand Bayer’s Magnetic Resonance presence to promote Bayer Radiology products/services/solutions to exceed sales goals;
- Identify key decision-makers, navigate complex buying processes across health systems and accounts, and understand the full customer dynamic to influence adoption;
- Partner and proactively communicate with account managers (National Account Managers (NAMs), Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) and Account Managers (AMs), working accountably to their delivery on activities) and cross-functional colleagues (Service, Clinical, Medical) to integrate MR solutions into strategic accounts;
- Develop and execute a territory business plan that reflects MR-specific opportunities, customer needs, and account priorities by establishing clear goals and resource allocation (coverage, sampling, grants, education);
- Generate quotes and scope proposals with oversight from SAMs/AMs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and compliance standards;
- Utilize EVS tools and business insights to support customer needs and drive value, while proactively logging calls, opportunities, competitive intelligence, and account activity in customer relationship management (CRM) systems;
- Ensure process discipline in CRM usage by maintaining accurate pipeline data, documenting key stakeholders, and logging activities consistently to support forecasting and territory management;
- Leverage data and reporting to make strategic decisions, ensuring accountability and consistency in capturing and managing the product pipeline;
- Act as a proactive business partner to Customer Squad team, sharing insights on customer trends internally and contributes toward key account plans;
- Provide complete reports on sales performance, account activities (including competitive intelligence), and technical inquiries to leadership;
- Deliver in-suite clinical and business presentations, demonstrating a deep knowledge of MR products, including GBCAs, molecular structure, clinical indications, package inserts, common objections, and MR procedure workflows;
- Offer insights on MR market dynamics, competitor activity, and emerging customer needs to inform Bayer strategy and tactical adaptations;
- Ensure seamless sales handoff in-suite to support transitions from initial engagement to service, clinical, or implementation teams, ensuring continuity and customer success;
- Travel as required across assigned accounts, with expectations for consistent in-suite time with radiology teams to deepen engagements and advance adoption;
- Manage budget and resources effectively, including expense reporting; protect company assets and ensure compliance with Bayer policies, pharmaceutical regulations, and ethical standards in all engagements.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed to advancing the U.S. Radiology landscape through a deep personal passion for improving patient outcomes;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiology with strong knowledge of medical devices, software, contrast media and service portfolio;
- Proven success in driving adoption of contrast, injectors, or imaging technologies;
- Personal strengths include verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills;
- Ability to deal with ambiguity; learn on the fly in a safe-to-try environment, and critical thinking;
- Capable of managing objections and driving to group consensus;
- Strong self-direction, detail orientation, organizational skills and time management;
- Strong competency in Customer Focus, Driving for Results, Integrity & Trust, Ethics & Values and Compassion;
- Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to drive value;
- Strong understanding of MR workflows, safety requirements, and system economics;
- Skilled in customer engagement, contracting, and influencing decision-making units;
- Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional environment under DSO principles;
- Healthcare sales experience focused on MRI technology, contrast agents, and regulatory & safety standards or industry experience in MR imaging suites (e.g., HCP, technologist, etc.).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related discipline;
- 5 or more years of healthcare sales experience;
- 3 or more years of experience focused on MRI technology, contrast agents, and regulatory & safety standards or industry experience in MR imaging suites (e.g., HCP, technologist, etc.);
- Ability to use company generated AI tools.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $95,680.00 to $143,520.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 5-25-2026.
Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.
We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. Every rejection decision is made by a human.
LOCATION
Location:
United States : Pennsylvania : Philadelphia || United States : Delaware : Residence Based || United States : Delaware : Wilmington || United States : Pennsylvania : Residence Based
DIVISION
Pharmaceuticals
REFERENCE CODE
869316
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Confirm Bayer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting STEM OPT
USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm Bayer's enrollment status with your hiring manager or HR contact before your initial OPT period ends, not after.
Target Bayer's rotational and early-career programs
Bayer's early-career development programs in pharmaceuticals and crop science are structured around multi-year timelines, which aligns well with OPT duration and STEM extension eligibility. These roles are more likely to lead to H-1B sponsorship than short-term internships.
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Bayer's willingness to sponsor H-1B varies by division and job function. Use Migrate Mate to filter Bayer's Labor Condition Application filing history by occupation code, so you can see which roles have an active sponsorship track record before you enter salary negotiations.
Prepare your Form I-983 training plan before your OPT ends
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Bayer OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bayer sponsor OPT visas?
Bayer hires students who already hold OPT work authorization granted by USCIS. The company does not file a petition for OPT itself, since OPT is authorized directly to the F-1 student. What Bayer does offer is a hiring environment that supports the OPT-to-H-1B transition, particularly in STEM-designated roles across its pharmaceuticals, crop science, and consumer health divisions.
Which departments at Bayer typically hire OPT students?
Bayer's strongest OPT hiring tends to concentrate in research and development, regulatory affairs, data science, biostatistics, and process engineering. These departments map to STEM-designated degree programs and have job functions that align with specialty occupation criteria, which matters if you're targeting H-1B sponsorship after your OPT period.
How do I position myself for H-1B sponsorship after starting OPT at Bayer?
Signal your long-term intent early. During your OPT period, document performance, build a relationship with your manager, and confirm with HR that your role is eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Bayer's H-1B petitions are employer-filed, so internal advocacy matters. Use Migrate Mate to verify that Bayer has filed LCAs for roles matching your occupation code before you have that conversation.
What is the timeline for transitioning from OPT to H-1B at Bayer?
The H-1B cap registration window opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically. You should raise the H-1B sponsorship conversation with Bayer's HR team no later than the preceding December to give them enough lead time to file.
Does Bayer support the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided Bayer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a USCIS requirement for STEM OPT employers. You'll also need to complete a Form I-983 training plan signed by a Bayer supervisor. Confirm E-Verify enrollment with HR as early as possible, since the STEM extension application must be filed before your initial OPT EAD expires.
How does Bayer hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Bayer can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Bayer's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.