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Clinical Sales Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or related field. Medical device and pharmaceutical employers regularly file I-140 petitions for foreign professionals in this role, making it a viable path to permanent U.S. residency.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of Structural Heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
This particular role is focused on Abbott’s Stroke Prevention offering which encompasses the recently approved FDA approved AmplatzerTM AmuletTM LAA Occluder.
The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and sales support through education of current and potential customers, and procedure coverage with a defined region. In this role, the Clinical Specialist will train interventional cardiologists, catheter lab staff and ancillary personnel on the use of Structural Heart products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures. The role is responsible for communicating product, clinical and market data to appropriate personnel and will support the company’s efforts to develop and implement product marketing strategies.
This position may be hired at different levels, depending on the experience of the candidate. This position may travel in excess of 50%.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Collaborate with Territory Managers to provide good case coverage and clinical outcomes for patients.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products. Inform customers of the latest product, therapy and technology developments in the industry.
- Actively engage in clinical, procedural and technical discussions and link data outcome to key messaging.
- Meet with existing and potential clients (health care providers) to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and provide creative and feasible solutions.
- This role requires a strong clinical orientation with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.
- 9+ years of related cardiovascular work experience; 3+ years of which is Structural Heart or Electrophysiology specific clinical experience.
- Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, EMT, Perfusion, etc.).
- Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, familiarity with echo cardiology and other indirect imaging.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of Structural Heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
This particular role is focused on Abbott’s Stroke Prevention offering which encompasses the recently approved FDA approved AmplatzerTM AmuletTM LAA Occluder.
The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and sales support through education of current and potential customers, and procedure coverage with a defined region. In this role, the Clinical Specialist will train interventional cardiologists, catheter lab staff and ancillary personnel on the use of Structural Heart products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures. The role is responsible for communicating product, clinical and market data to appropriate personnel and will support the company’s efforts to develop and implement product marketing strategies.
This position may be hired at different levels, depending on the experience of the candidate. This position may travel in excess of 50%.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Collaborate with Territory Managers to provide good case coverage and clinical outcomes for patients.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products. Inform customers of the latest product, therapy and technology developments in the industry.
- Actively engage in clinical, procedural and technical discussions and link data outcome to key messaging.
- Meet with existing and potential clients (health care providers) to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and provide creative and feasible solutions.
- This role requires a strong clinical orientation with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.
- 9+ years of related cardiovascular work experience; 3+ years of which is Structural Heart or Electrophysiology specific clinical experience.
- Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, EMT, Perfusion, etc.).
- Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, familiarity with echo cardiology and other indirect imaging.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Sales Specialist
Match your degree to the role definition
PERM requires your degree field to align with the Clinical Sales Specialist job duties. A life sciences, biomedical, or nursing degree supports the specialty occupation argument far better than a general business credential during DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Medical device and pharmaceutical companies vary widely in sponsorship willingness. Search PERM disclosure data on the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed for this exact job title before starting your outreach.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter Clinical Sales Specialist openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which companies have filed PERM petitions for this role, so you're not guessing during the application stage.
Understand the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns your offer to a wage level one through four. Employers filing PERM must pay at least that level. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Clinical Sales Specialist wages in your target metro before you receive an offer.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status immediately. Confirm with your employer whether they file I-140 on a premium processing basis to reduce the wait.
Document field-based clinical experience precisely
PERM audits for Clinical Sales Specialist roles often scrutinize whether foreign workers meet the minimum requirements. Gather employment verification letters, sales performance records, and product training certificates before your employer files.
Green Card Clinical Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Sales Specialist role qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?
Most Clinical Sales Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds one and the employer can justify the advanced-degree requirement in the job description, EB-2 may apply. The category depends on how the employer defines the minimum job requirements in the PERM application.
How does the green card process differ from an H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year maximum stay in most cases. An EB-3 green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap on petitions, though processing takes longer. For nationals from countries without significant EB-3 backlogs, the total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Clinical Sales Specialists?
Medical device companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and large hospital systems are the most active sponsors for this role. You can identify specific employers with PERM filing history for Clinical Sales Specialist positions using Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsorship data so you can target outreach before applying.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files PERM?
You'll need educational credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency if you earned your degree abroad, employment verification letters covering all relevant clinical sales experience, and any product-specific certifications. Your employer's attorney will use these to complete the ETA 9089 form filed with DOL. Gaps or inconsistencies in experience documentation are a leading cause of PERM audit delays.
Can I change employers after my employer files an I-140 for me?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved and is at least 180 days old, you may port to a new Clinical Sales Specialist role in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. You retain your original priority date, which matters for nationals from countries with EB-3 backlogs. USCIS adjudicates portability requests during the final adjustment of status stage.