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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Life sciences companies and specialty pharma distributors regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it a viable path to permanent residency.
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Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Who You Are
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician I, Upstream (DPI) will assist in the set up, operation and cleaning of pharmaceutical equipment in the manufacturing area of United Therapeutics Phase VI facility in Durham, NC, under direct supervision and according to cGMP, OSHA, and UT regulations.
- Operate, clean, and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including mixers and homogenizers, transfer pumps, filtration systems, spray dryers, and blenders, under direct supervision ensuring the efficient production of quality product
- Weigh raw materials per Production Batch Record specifications to ensure products are properly formulated
- Ensure all manufacturing operations are completed in full compliance with company SOPs as well as GMPs
- Support work processes and ensure components, materials and supplies are stocked prior to the start of the production operations to assure compliance and completion of targets
- Complete all required batch manufacturing documentation as well as all cleaning records and labels to ensure accuracy and adherence to cGMP and SOPs
- Complete all basic process, cGMP, and safety training within the pre-defined timeframe to ensure compliance
- Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues; identify issues related to production and escalate as needed
- Participate in the resolution of any non-conformance events that may occur during production
- Adhere to all OSHA and Company Safety Policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or
- 0+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or spray drying experience in a regulated environment
- Ability to navigate sophisticated HMI control systems on automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in a scientific discipline or a related field
- Strong cGMP documentation practices
- Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing including dispensing, tank mixing, product filtration, spray drying, and blending
- Experience with the use of test equipment such as scales, balances, solids percentage testers, filter integrity testers
LOCATION
Job Location
United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on-site at our Durham, NC office.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Who You Are
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician I, Upstream (DPI) will assist in the set up, operation and cleaning of pharmaceutical equipment in the manufacturing area of United Therapeutics Phase VI facility in Durham, NC, under direct supervision and according to cGMP, OSHA, and UT regulations.
- Operate, clean, and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including mixers and homogenizers, transfer pumps, filtration systems, spray dryers, and blenders, under direct supervision ensuring the efficient production of quality product
- Weigh raw materials per Production Batch Record specifications to ensure products are properly formulated
- Ensure all manufacturing operations are completed in full compliance with company SOPs as well as GMPs
- Support work processes and ensure components, materials and supplies are stocked prior to the start of the production operations to assure compliance and completion of targets
- Complete all required batch manufacturing documentation as well as all cleaning records and labels to ensure accuracy and adherence to cGMP and SOPs
- Complete all basic process, cGMP, and safety training within the pre-defined timeframe to ensure compliance
- Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues; identify issues related to production and escalate as needed
- Participate in the resolution of any non-conformance events that may occur during production
- Adhere to all OSHA and Company Safety Policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or
- 0+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or spray drying experience in a regulated environment
- Ability to navigate sophisticated HMI control systems on automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in a scientific discipline or a related field
- Strong cGMP documentation practices
- Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing including dispensing, tank mixing, product filtration, spray drying, and blending
- Experience with the use of test equipment such as scales, balances, solids percentage testers, filter integrity testers
LOCATION
Job Location
United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on-site at our Durham, NC office.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM language
Your degree field matters on the PERM application. A life sciences, pharmacy, or biology degree maps cleanly to this role. If yours is in a different field, document how your coursework and licensure directly qualify you for pharmaceutical sales.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM filings
Large pharmaceutical distributors and specialty biotech companies file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing at their willingness to sponsor.
Verify your employer uses E-Verify before signing
PERM-sponsoring employers must maintain E-Verify enrollment throughout your sponsorship. Confirm this before you accept an offer. Employers who haven't used it before may underestimate the setup time, which delays your I-140 filing.
Understand how the prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer sets your salary using DOL wage levels before filing the PERM application. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code tied to pharmaceutical sales reps in your work location so you know what Level I through Level IV wages look like before negotiating.
Time your job change around your PERM stage
If you switch employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM filing is abandoned and the process restarts. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may protect your priority date if you move to a same or similar role.
Document your specialty product knowledge for EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive pharmaceutical sales experience, USCIS may recognize this as the equivalent. Organize performance records, therapeutic area certifications, and promotion history before your employer files.
Green Card Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles commonly qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience. Life sciences companies and specialty pharma employers regularly go through the PERM labor certification process for this job title because the specialized product knowledge and regulatory familiarity are difficult to source domestically on short timelines.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no annual lottery cap concerns for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 approval typically takes one to two years before adjustment of status, compared to a faster H-1B initial approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This involves posting the role through specific channels, documenting applicants reviewed, and certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage set by DOL. The employer, not you, drives this process and bears the filing cost. Your role is to ensure the job description accurately reflects your actual duties.
Can I search specifically for Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist openings by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar roles. This is faster than screening generic job listings and asking each employer whether they sponsor.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If you leave before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification is abandoned and sponsorship restarts from scratch with a new employer. After your I-140 has been approved for 180 days, AC21 portability may let you transfer your priority date to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Pharmaceutical sales roles typically meet the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer must still be willing to continue sponsoring you through adjustment of status.