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Get Access To All JobsDo you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world.
This position is field based in the Mississippi Delta. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Market Development Manager (MDM) will serve as the primary lead for interactions with key thought leaders and influencers in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, and Optometry. MDM will collaborate closely with these key customers to build advocacy for the treatment of GA and for Izervay. They will collaborate effectively with the Sales, Field Medical, Field Reimbursement, and Marketing teams to support peer-to-peer education efforts, share customer insights and provide customer feedback that can be used to shape brand strategy and drive adoption. In addition, they will lead the planning for customer engagements with key company personnel as needed and build a plan for customer interactions at key congresses and meetings throughout the year.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Create and execute a plan of action to increase advocacy with key thought leaders and influencers in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, and Optometry for the treatment of GA and for Izervay.
- Represent the company in customer engagements and ophthalmology conferences, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of customer needs and how our product and programs can support their patients.
- Collect and share customer insights and provide customer feedback that can be used to matrix team and brand strategy.
- Demonstrate strong disease state and product based clinical acumen in interactions with businesses in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Field Medical, and Field Reimbursement to develop strategic plans to strengthen relationships with national and regional key thought leaders.
- Facilitate collaboration and insight sharing with the aligned Sales, Field Medical and Reimbursement teams to maximize opportunities with shared customers and accounts.
- Support the Marketing team in identifying and training thought leaders for the speaker’s bureau and facilitating the execution of peer-to-peer education efforts.
- Establish connections with the leadership of regional retina, ophthalmic and optometric societies, to keep a pulse on their organization and opportunities for Iveric Bio partnership.
- Maintain highest integrity by ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or business-related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- Strong clinical acumen with specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience.
- Broad range of leadership competencies and ability to work in cross-functional role.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel extensively within the U.S.
Preferred:
- Prior first- or second-line team leadership experience.
- Prior experience working in Ophthalmology marketing, operations, or patient services.
- Experience in buy-and-bill environments.
- Direct experience with customers in the Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology or Optometry customer segments, ideally with a strong base of existing thought leader relationships.
Working Environment:
This position is a field-based role and will require regular travel within the defined geography and may require travel throughout the US.
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $187,000 (NOTE: Final Salary could be more or less, based on experience. Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skillset)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
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Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world.
This position is field based in the Mississippi Delta. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Market Development Manager (MDM) will serve as the primary lead for interactions with key thought leaders and influencers in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, and Optometry. MDM will collaborate closely with these key customers to build advocacy for the treatment of GA and for Izervay. They will collaborate effectively with the Sales, Field Medical, Field Reimbursement, and Marketing teams to support peer-to-peer education efforts, share customer insights and provide customer feedback that can be used to shape brand strategy and drive adoption. In addition, they will lead the planning for customer engagements with key company personnel as needed and build a plan for customer interactions at key congresses and meetings throughout the year.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Create and execute a plan of action to increase advocacy with key thought leaders and influencers in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, and Optometry for the treatment of GA and for Izervay.
- Represent the company in customer engagements and ophthalmology conferences, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of customer needs and how our product and programs can support their patients.
- Collect and share customer insights and provide customer feedback that can be used to matrix team and brand strategy.
- Demonstrate strong disease state and product based clinical acumen in interactions with businesses in Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Field Medical, and Field Reimbursement to develop strategic plans to strengthen relationships with national and regional key thought leaders.
- Facilitate collaboration and insight sharing with the aligned Sales, Field Medical and Reimbursement teams to maximize opportunities with shared customers and accounts.
- Support the Marketing team in identifying and training thought leaders for the speaker’s bureau and facilitating the execution of peer-to-peer education efforts.
- Establish connections with the leadership of regional retina, ophthalmic and optometric societies, to keep a pulse on their organization and opportunities for Iveric Bio partnership.
- Maintain highest integrity by ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or business-related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- Strong clinical acumen with specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience.
- Broad range of leadership competencies and ability to work in cross-functional role.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel extensively within the U.S.
Preferred:
- Prior first- or second-line team leadership experience.
- Prior experience working in Ophthalmology marketing, operations, or patient services.
- Experience in buy-and-bill environments.
- Direct experience with customers in the Retina, Comprehensive Ophthalmology or Optometry customer segments, ideally with a strong base of existing thought leader relationships.
Working Environment:
This position is a field-based role and will require regular travel within the defined geography and may require travel throughout the US.
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $187,000 (NOTE: Final Salary could be more or less, based on experience. Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skillset)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Market Development Specialist
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether your degree field directly relates to the role. Pull the O*NET profile for Market Development Specialist and match your transcript to the listed knowledge areas before your employer files.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Market Development Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application activity, so you're applying to employers who have already cleared the first filing step, not just those who say they sponsor.
Request an offer letter before April registration
H-1B lottery registration opens in March and requires a confirmed employer. Negotiate your offer letter in January or February so your employer can register you on time for the October 1 cap-subject start date.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting
DOL assigns wage levels I through IV based on experience and scope. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets at least the Level II prevailing wage before countersigning.
Check whether your employer is E-Verify enrolled
Cap-exempt petitions and STEM OPT extensions both require E-Verify enrollment. If your employer isn't enrolled, ask HR to complete registration through E-Verify before your OPT end date creates a gap in authorization.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your H-1B employment ends involuntarily, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer. Prioritize companies already registered in the DOL system so they can file a transfer petition before that window closes.
H-1B Visa Market Development Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Market Development Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, business administration, or international business. Roles that accept any degree or no degree typically don't qualify. The employer must document in the LCA and I-129 petition why the position requires that specific body of knowledge.
How do I find Market Development Specialist employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Market Development Specialist listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify which employers have actively sponsored H-1B workers in this role rather than relying on job posting language that may not reflect actual sponsorship practice.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Market Development Specialist roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've held valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a fresh I-129 citing the same specialty occupation criteria.
Does the scope of a Market Development Specialist role affect prevailing wage level?
It does. DOL assigns wages at Level I for entry-level positions with close supervision, Level II for roles requiring some independent judgment, and Level III or IV for senior or supervisory scope. A title alone doesn't determine the level. The actual job duties, geographic market responsibility, and autonomy in the role description drive the assignment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my market development role is restructured into a different job title?
A material change to your job duties, location, or wage level requires your employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS before the change takes effect. A simple title change without duty changes typically doesn't trigger an amendment, but shifting from domestic to international market focus or moving to a new worksite usually does.