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Account Director roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the employer's requirements. The PERM labor certification process lets a U.S. employer document that no qualified domestic candidate is available, clearing the path to your I-140 petition and permanent residency.
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Job Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Account Director/Senior Account Director and contribute to growth through consultative sales of our clinical research and laboratory services. You'll collaborate with decision-makers at pharmaceutical and biotech companies to position PPD as their preferred provider while contributing to global health. Through professional relationship building and strategic account management, you'll help advance the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. We offer a dynamic environment where you can apply our comprehensive portfolio of services spanning clinical trials, laboratory testing, and real-world evidence solutions.
Candidates must be based NJ, NY, PA, VA, DE or MD.
Essential Functions and Other Job Information:
- Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal.
- Makes cold calls and client visits; maintains sales database; maintains cold call and client visit activity reports.
- Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; report and develop recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests.
- Sales experience within bioanalytical and biomarker services to biotech clients.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding targets
- In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Requirements
- Preferred Fields of Study: life sciences, business, or related field
- Additional relevant certifications beneficial
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently
- Strong scientific and technical knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and laboratory services
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision makers
- Excellence in consultative selling, proposal development, and contract negotiations
- Strong presentation and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organizations
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strategic thinking and business knowledge to identify and develop opportunities
- Ability to travel 25-50% of time for client meetings and business development
- Fluent English required; additional language skills valuable
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Lead Account Manager based in Virginia is $120,000.00–$180,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Account Director/Senior Account Director and contribute to growth through consultative sales of our clinical research and laboratory services. You'll collaborate with decision-makers at pharmaceutical and biotech companies to position PPD as their preferred provider while contributing to global health. Through professional relationship building and strategic account management, you'll help advance the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. We offer a dynamic environment where you can apply our comprehensive portfolio of services spanning clinical trials, laboratory testing, and real-world evidence solutions.
Candidates must be based NJ, NY, PA, VA, DE or MD.
Essential Functions and Other Job Information:
- Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal.
- Makes cold calls and client visits; maintains sales database; maintains cold call and client visit activity reports.
- Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; report and develop recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests.
- Sales experience within bioanalytical and biomarker services to biotech clients.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding targets
- In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Requirements
- Preferred Fields of Study: life sciences, business, or related field
- Additional relevant certifications beneficial
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently
- Strong scientific and technical knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and laboratory services
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision makers
- Excellence in consultative selling, proposal development, and contract negotiations
- Strong presentation and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organizations
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strategic thinking and business knowledge to identify and develop opportunities
- Ability to travel 25-50% of time for client meetings and business development
- Fluent English required; additional language skills valuable
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Lead Account Manager based in Virginia is $120,000.00–$180,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Account Director
Frame your credentials for EB-2 eligibility
Account Director positions often require a master's degree or a bachelor's plus progressive management experience. Documenting that progression clearly, with titles, team sizes, and revenue responsibility, strengthens an EB-2 advanced-degree claim before your employer files anything.
Target agencies with PERM filing history
Large integrated agencies and holding company networks have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Searching for employers by their DOL labor certification history filters out companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident, saving you months of negotiation.
Search Account Director roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Account Director openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. That history signals the hiring team already understands PERM timelines and won't withdraw an offer when the process stretches past twelve months.
Understand how PERM job duties get locked in
The DOL requires the PERM job description to match your actual day-to-day duties at the time of filing. Get the offer letter and internal job description aligned before the PERM is submitted, because any material change after filing can require starting over.
Negotiate a start date that protects your status
If you're currently on H-1B visa and accept an Account Director offer, confirm your new employer will file an H-1B transfer before your current authorization expires. The PERM process typically takes one to two years, so maintaining valid nonimmigrant status throughout is essential.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Account Director role in that metro area. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation, since an offer below the prevailing wage level will fail at the DOL certification stage.
Green Card Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Account Director roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Account Director positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer's minimum requirement is a master's degree or equivalent, or under EB-3 when a bachelor's degree is the stated requirement. The classification depends on the specific job requirements the employer documents in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Account Director?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 professional category petitions aren't subject to the H-1B cap constraints. The tradeoff is timeline: the full process from PERM filing to an approved green card typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like from the employer's side?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Account Director role. This includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of all applicants reviewed. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 immigrant petition after DOL certifies the PERM application, which currently takes several months under standard processing.
Where can I find Account Director jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Account Director openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. That filter is important because most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so you end up applying to companies that have never navigated the process and may not be willing to start.
Can I switch Account Director jobs while my green card is in process?
Changing employers generally requires your new employer to restart the PERM process from the beginning, since the labor certification is tied to the specific employer and role. However, if your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the priority date to a new petition in the same or a similar occupational category.