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Oncology Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field. Many large pharma and biotech employers file H-1B petitions for these roles and have established sponsorship processes, making this one of the more accessible paths for international candidates in pharmaceutical sales.
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Work Schedule: Full-time, day shift position. This position is hybrid and is expected to work onsite a couple days per month, less than 25%. When working onsite you will work out of 8501 Excelsior Dr.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Applications Analyst-Radiation Oncology to:
- Serve as support for Radiation Oncology applications, including Varian ARIA, RayStation, RayCare, and related clinical systems, ensuring system availability, stability, maintenance, and lifecycle management across both Photon and Proton treatment environments.
- Partner closely with clinical, physics, dosimetry, research, and operational teams to understand workflow requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support safe, effective patient care processes throughout the oncology treatment lifecycle.
- Lead and coordinate complex implementations, upgrades, integrations, and validation activities, including software releases, server migrations, interface development, cybersecurity remediation, and regulatory or operational readiness efforts.
- Provide operational support and troubleshooting for highly specialized clinical technologies, analyzing incidents, resolving system issues, coordinating vendor engagement, and ensuring continuity of care for mission-critical Radiation Oncology systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, testing plans, and change management processes, while collaborating with infrastructure, security, HealthLink integration, vendors, and clinical stakeholders to ensure compliance, reliability, and long-term supportability of the application portfolio.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Required.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree Required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Preferred.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success in design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of small to medium to scale solutions Required.
- Demonstrated success applying critical thinking to identify problems and opportunities Required.
- Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring Required.
- Demonstrated success using, configuring, developing, or supporting the applications, tools, and platforms relevant to the position Preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressively responsible experience in an IS applications field Preferred.
- Demonstrated success working on or leading initiatives that use agile methods Preferred.
- Experience in information services or technology, direct clinical care, health care operations, or health care administration Preferred.
- Healthcare subject matter expertise including at least two (2) years of experience in a health system, academic medical center, or health payer organization Preferred.
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 healthcare setting Preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
- Vendor (e.g. Epic, Oracle, other) certifications as relevant for the position, per department guidelines Preferred.
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Administrative Facilities
UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
Job Description
Work Schedule: Full-time, day shift position. This position is hybrid and is expected to work onsite a couple days per month, less than 25%. When working onsite you will work out of 8501 Excelsior Dr.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Applications Analyst-Radiation Oncology to:
- Serve as support for Radiation Oncology applications, including Varian ARIA, RayStation, RayCare, and related clinical systems, ensuring system availability, stability, maintenance, and lifecycle management across both Photon and Proton treatment environments.
- Partner closely with clinical, physics, dosimetry, research, and operational teams to understand workflow requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support safe, effective patient care processes throughout the oncology treatment lifecycle.
- Lead and coordinate complex implementations, upgrades, integrations, and validation activities, including software releases, server migrations, interface development, cybersecurity remediation, and regulatory or operational readiness efforts.
- Provide operational support and troubleshooting for highly specialized clinical technologies, analyzing incidents, resolving system issues, coordinating vendor engagement, and ensuring continuity of care for mission-critical Radiation Oncology systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, testing plans, and change management processes, while collaborating with infrastructure, security, HealthLink integration, vendors, and clinical stakeholders to ensure compliance, reliability, and long-term supportability of the application portfolio.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Required.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree Required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Preferred.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success in design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of small to medium to scale solutions Required.
- Demonstrated success applying critical thinking to identify problems and opportunities Required.
- Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring Required.
- Demonstrated success using, configuring, developing, or supporting the applications, tools, and platforms relevant to the position Preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressively responsible experience in an IS applications field Preferred.
- Demonstrated success working on or leading initiatives that use agile methods Preferred.
- Experience in information services or technology, direct clinical care, health care operations, or health care administration Preferred.
- Healthcare subject matter expertise including at least two (2) years of experience in a health system, academic medical center, or health payer organization Preferred.
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 healthcare setting Preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
- Vendor (e.g. Epic, Oracle, other) certifications as relevant for the position, per department guidelines Preferred.
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Administrative Facilities
UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Oncology Sales Specialist
Align your degree to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the role. A life sciences, pharmacy, or biochemistry degree maps cleanly to oncology sales. A business degree alone rarely satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for this job title.
Target pharma and biotech over medical devices
Large oncology-focused pharmaceutical and biotech companies file H-1B petitions far more consistently than medical device distributors. Filter your search to employers with active LCA filings in pharmaceutical sales occupations using Migrate Mate's sponsorship data.
Verify prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your territory and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the posted salary meets the Level II or Level III wage threshold for your region.
Prepare your professional credentials documentation early
Oncology sales roles often require documented clinical knowledge. Gather degree transcripts, any pharmacy or life sciences certifications, and letters confirming relevant therapeutic area training before your employer initiates the H-1B petition to avoid last-minute RFE responses.
Understand territory assignment affects your LCA filing
If your role covers multiple states or shifts territory mid-year, your employer may need to file amended LCAs. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel how your territory structure is documented before the I-129 petition is submitted to USCIS.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If your current H-1B employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsored position. Oncology sales roles at cap-exempt healthcare employers can file H-1B transfers outside the lottery, giving you more flexibility than roles at for-profit companies.
H-1B Visa Oncology Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oncology Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as life sciences, pharmacy, or biochemistry. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is genuinely tied to the role. Generic sales positions without a field-specific degree requirement have faced RFEs, so the job description and offer letter must explicitly state the degree requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Oncology Sales Specialist roles?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies, and oncology-focused specialty distributors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this space. Hospital systems and academic medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual lottery. You can identify employers with active H-1B LCA filings for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does territory-based work affect my H-1B petition as an oncology sales rep?
Because oncology sales roles involve working at multiple client sites, your employer must list all work locations on the LCA or post public notice at each site. If your territory crosses state lines, additional LCA filings may be required. Confirm with your employer how multi-site work is handled before your I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new oncology employer without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, provided your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition. You don't need to wait for approval before starting, though premium processing reduces the uncertainty window significantly.
Does the O*NET classification for Oncology Sales Specialist support an H-1B petition?
O*NET classifies pharmaceutical and medical sales roles under Sales Representatives of Technical and Scientific Products, which carries a job zone requiring substantial education and experience. Citing the O*NET profile and the specific degree requirements in your field helps document the specialty occupation standard when your employer responds to a USCIS RFE or prepares the initial petition support letter.