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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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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 Amplatzer Congenital offering which encompasses atrial septal defects (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and ventricular septal defects (VSD), and patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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 echocardiology 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 Amplatzer Congenital offering which encompasses atrial septal defects (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and ventricular septal defects (VSD), and patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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 echocardiology 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 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.