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Clinical Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field. Medical device and pharmaceutical companies with active LCA filing history are your most reliable sponsorship targets in this space.
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INTRODUCTION
Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation that has fueled our rapid business growth and expansion. Applied has recently launched a new line of products in a major category for both minimally invasive and open abdominal surgery. Applied has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for more than 35 years and has earned a strong reputation in healthcare. Our dedication to delivering the highest quality products combined with our unique business model allows team members the ability to truly partner with hospital accounts and contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in most sales positions.
This is a tremendous opportunity for individuals who have foundational outside sales experience, preferably B2B or medical/healthcare sales, and are looking for an opportunity to develop their career in the medical device space. Working directly with surgeons in the operating room, this is a highly visible, highly accountable position within the company, growing a product line in a market that is new to Applied Medical. If you appreciate being an individual hunter working on a highly collaborative team, then this is the position for you. Applied Medical is a proven provider of opportunities for invested, talented performers in both rapid sales growth and upward promotion. Proven success in this role will be rewarded with upward mobility and progressive earning potential.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
As an Ortho Clinical Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for selling the clinical value of the Alexis Orthopaedic Protector directly to surgeons. You will promote the benefits of using the Alexis Orthopaedic Protector in surgeries, such as total hip and shoulder replacements. In this role, you will cover a large geography and schedule product evaluations with surgeons and surgical groups. You will also work closely with our existing Field team for each account. You will be responsible for driving growth and utilization of our Alexis Orthopaedic Protector by performing the following activities:
- Establish and maintain relationships with surgeons and key contacts in assigned hospital accounts
- Exceed quota expectations as established by management
- Provide the highest levels of support and service to your accounts
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1-2 years of documented, successful experience in outside sales (B2B or similar)
- Basic sales training
- Resourceful, goal-oriented, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial drive
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated performance record with clear documentation of success
- Must live in the geographical location of the position or be willing to relocate
- Ability to travel for applicable training classes
- Completion of a college degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher)
- Applied Medical Field Team Members must be able to meet third party credentialing requirements, which may include but are not limited to COVID-19 vaccination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience in orthopaedic procedures (joint, hip, shoulder)
- Relevant medical device and operating room experience
- Existing knowledge base of anatomy and physiology focused on the musculoskeletal system
- Cold calling experience to surgeons and physician assistants
- Experience building relationships with OR directors, nurse managers, clinical coordinators, nurse educators and materials management administrators
- Successful completion of a formal sales training program
- Existing established relationships and/or understanding of the medical device market
BENEFITS
The base compensation range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 / year for the position in the Atlanta area. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in this specific geographic area based on the date of this job posting. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and bonus/commission compensation package during your hiring process.
Please understand that the compensation range may be modified in the future. Each amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation once such amount is earned and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefit or any other form of compensation may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Our total reward package also includes the following:
- Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses
- Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
- Education reimbursement program
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Sales Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the specialty occupation. A business or marketing degree alone may not satisfy the requirement for a clinical sales role, life sciences, nursing, or biomedical engineering degrees carry far more weight.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the DOL wage floor for Clinical Sales Specialist roles in your target metro.
Target medical device and pharma companies with LCA history
Companies that have filed LCAs for clinical or field-based sales roles are already familiar with H-1B sponsorship for this job title. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history specific to clinical sales occupations.
Understand how territory-based roles affect your LCA
Clinical sales roles often cover multiple geographic territories. Your employer must file a separate LCA or add worksite locations for each area where you regularly work. Confirm the hiring company's legal team handles multi-site LCA compliance before accepting an offer.
Register before April 1 if you're on OPT
If you're currently working under OPT, your employer must submit your H-1B registration during the March lottery window. Missing this window means waiting a full year. Confirm your employer is ready to register by mid-March and has an immigration counsel engaged.
Document clinical product training as specialty occupation evidence
RFEs on clinical sales H-1B petitions often question whether the role truly requires a degree. Collect offer letters, job descriptions, and internal training records showing the technical complexity of the product line to support the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Clinical Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, or nursing generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to support. The job description and internal documentation showing technical product knowledge requirements are critical evidence USCIS reviews when adjudicating these petitions.
Which employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Sales Specialist positions?
Medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and in-vitro diagnostics firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Companies selling hospital-acquired products or complex surgical equipment tend to require degrees that align with specialty occupation standards. Migrate Mate lets you search employers filtered by verified LCA filing history for clinical and field sales roles so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors.
How does a multi-territory sales role affect the H-1B LCA filing?
If you regularly work at client sites, hospitals, or surgical centers across multiple metropolitan areas, your employer must cover each worksite location on the LCA or file amendments as your territory expands. Short-term placements under 60 consecutive or 120 total days in a year may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but consistent field work in multiple metros requires proper LCA coverage for each location.
Can a Clinical Sales Specialist change employers without losing H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a new I-129 and LCA for the clinical sales role before your first day at the new company.
What wage level should a Clinical Sales Specialist expect on the LCA?
The DOL assigns prevailing wage levels based on job complexity, supervisory duties, and geographic market. Most entry-level clinical sales positions are certified at Level I or II. Senior or clinical specialist roles with independent territory management typically fall at Level II or III. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metropolitan area to see the exact DOL wage floor your employer must meet before they certify the LCA.