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Contract Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency. If you have a relevant degree and contract management experience, sponsorship is a realistic path.
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We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
Our Team, Your Impact
The purpose of the position is to identify and resolve compliance and eligibility issues with contracted managed care customers. This position works with the Teva Market Access account managers and the contracted account to gain alignment on formulary product placement and compliance and to recover previously paid rebate or discounts in the event of noncompliant formulary findings.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contract & Formulary Compliance, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying and investigating formulary positions on PBM and Health Plan websites and formal Pharmacy Drug Lists (PDL) to validate product placement comply with all terms and conditions of the managed care contract. Using critical thinking skills and data analytics, the incumbent will complete complex investigational audit reviews, identify risks and compliance issues and present findings both verbally and in writing to key internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the Sr. Analyst Contract & Formulary Compliance will participate in identifying and recommending contracting strategy changes as it relates to the effectiveness of the contract terms and conditions.
This position is hybrid 2 days onsite at our Parsippany, NJ office
How You’ll Spend Your Day
- Establish an audit plan to review contracted account formularies across Commercial, Medicare Part D, and Medical channels
- Review Teva products on each formulary and assess compliance with the stated terms and conditions of contract; request and obtain supporting documentation (e.g., prior authorizations, step edits etc.) as needed to complete the assessment
- Support post-audit reviews and prepare ad-hoc analysis for account-related disputes
- Collaborate with the managed care rebates team to ensure timely review & payment of the monthly/quarterly invoices
Your Skills and Experience
Required:
- Thorough understanding of Managed Care contracting as it relates to formulary access and tier positioning; Industry understanding of step-edits, NDC blocks, prior authorizations, copay differentials, preferred and non-preferred status is a plus
- Ability to articulate a comprehensive understanding of contract terms and conditions
- Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical rebate flow and decision points
- 340B knowledge is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with drug formularies
- Superior skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Experience in brand pharmaceutical business, specifically in market access, rebate operations, and/or pharma contract compliance
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills
- Understanding of drug purchase discounts and their interaction with Rx based rebates
Salary Range
The annual starting salary for this position is between $99,440-$111,870 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
How We’ll Take Care of You
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Already Working @Teva?
Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career development.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
We Are Teva
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
Our Team, Your Impact
The purpose of the position is to identify and resolve compliance and eligibility issues with contracted managed care customers. This position works with the Teva Market Access account managers and the contracted account to gain alignment on formulary product placement and compliance and to recover previously paid rebate or discounts in the event of noncompliant formulary findings.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contract & Formulary Compliance, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying and investigating formulary positions on PBM and Health Plan websites and formal Pharmacy Drug Lists (PDL) to validate product placement comply with all terms and conditions of the managed care contract. Using critical thinking skills and data analytics, the incumbent will complete complex investigational audit reviews, identify risks and compliance issues and present findings both verbally and in writing to key internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the Sr. Analyst Contract & Formulary Compliance will participate in identifying and recommending contracting strategy changes as it relates to the effectiveness of the contract terms and conditions.
This position is hybrid 2 days onsite at our Parsippany, NJ office
How You’ll Spend Your Day
- Establish an audit plan to review contracted account formularies across Commercial, Medicare Part D, and Medical channels
- Review Teva products on each formulary and assess compliance with the stated terms and conditions of contract; request and obtain supporting documentation (e.g., prior authorizations, step edits etc.) as needed to complete the assessment
- Support post-audit reviews and prepare ad-hoc analysis for account-related disputes
- Collaborate with the managed care rebates team to ensure timely review & payment of the monthly/quarterly invoices
Your Skills and Experience
Required:
- Thorough understanding of Managed Care contracting as it relates to formulary access and tier positioning; Industry understanding of step-edits, NDC blocks, prior authorizations, copay differentials, preferred and non-preferred status is a plus
- Ability to articulate a comprehensive understanding of contract terms and conditions
- Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical rebate flow and decision points
- 340B knowledge is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with drug formularies
- Superior skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Experience in brand pharmaceutical business, specifically in market access, rebate operations, and/or pharma contract compliance
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills
- Understanding of drug purchase discounts and their interaction with Rx based rebates
Salary Range
The annual starting salary for this position is between $99,440-$111,870 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
How We’ll Take Care of You
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Already Working @Teva?
Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career development.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Match your degree to the role
PERM requires the job's minimum educational requirement to match your credential. A degree in business administration, supply chain, or pre-law strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 case more than a general liberal arts background when the job duties center on contract drafting and negotiation.
Target federal contractors first
Defense and government contractors routinely sponsor foreign Contract Specialists because their procurement workload is predictable and long-term. Companies holding multi-year federal contracts are more likely to absorb PERM filing costs and timelines than firms where contract work is project-based and short-cycle.
Get your certifications documented early
Certifications like the NCMA's CFCM or the FAI's FAC-C credential signal specialized competency that helps employers justify sponsorship to DOL. Gather official transcripts and certification records before you approach employers, since PERM audits often request educational documentation upfront.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search for Contract Specialist roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have previously filed PERM applications for this occupation, so you spend time on realistic targets rather than cold outreach to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Ask about PERM timing during offer negotiation
PERM is typically filed after you start work, not before. During offer discussions, ask whether the employer has an established immigration program and a set timeline for initiating PERM, since delays of a year or more after your start date can push back your green card priority date significantly.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for Contract Specialist roles by location and experience tier. Your employer must pay at or above that wage throughout the sponsorship process. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing to confirm the salary meets the threshold required for your PERM filing.
Green Card Contract Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Contract Specialist roles typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience that meaningfully exceeds the bachelor's level. The employer defines the minimum requirement in the PERM application, and DOL reviews whether that requirement is standard for the occupation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Contract Specialist?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from filing to an approved I-140, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary visa.
What documentation do I need to support a Contract Specialist PERM application?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree, any professional certifications relevant to the role, and employment records showing your experience in contract administration, drafting, or procurement. Your employer's attorney prepares the PERM form, but DOL audits frequently request copies of your credentials directly. Having organized documentation ready before your employer files reduces delays if an audit is triggered.
Where can I find Contract Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Contract Specialist openings from employers with a documented history of PERM filings for this occupation. Searching by role and sponsorship type lets you filter for EB-2 and EB-3 positions specifically, so you're not spending time applying to employers who have no established immigration program or who only sponsor H-1B visas.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT or an H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you're working in valid status on OPT, STEM OPT, or H-1B. Your current visa status doesn't prevent the employer from filing. What matters is that you maintain lawful status continuously and that the job offer is bona fide and permanent. Your employer's immigration counsel typically coordinates the timing so the I-485 adjustment of status filing aligns with visa availability.