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Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, meaning your job offer must specify a specialty occupation with a degree requirement tied directly to the sales function.
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INTRODUCTION
This is an exciting opportunity to join IQVIA as an Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Lung Oncology division. The Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist will be assigned a territory as part of a national team to educate and promote oncology therapeutics to the key oncology stakeholders. Territory size and coverage will vary and could include a combination of individual and overlay account responsibilities.
In this role, you will convey complex clinical, diagnostic, and access information to customers and key stakeholders so that all appropriate patients can benefit from our therapies. You must be able to combine strong clinical and interpersonal skills to establish yourself as a trusted partner. Through probing define the patient’s unmet needs and align on solutions, compliantly and within the company framework that exceeds customer expectations. This position works closely with cross functional peers, in a collaborative environment, to ensure that the company suite of services is made available as appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited school required.
- Minimum of 4 years sales experience in pharma/biotech specialty sales or device and/or comparable Oncology experience is required.
- Oncology sales experience is highly preferred.
- A strong desire to put patients’ health first.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales objectives.
- Proven ability to communicate a compelling, clinical message with customers.
- High level of learning agility in support of multiple client teams.
- Prior experience working and collaborating in a team environment at an account level.
- Knowledge of the reimbursement and fulfillment pathway for specialty products.
- Strong account management and superior selling skills focused on providing a high level of customer service.
- Opportunistic, driven and proven ability to find ways to win in ambiguous and evolving environment.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 50% within continental US.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills that utilize a routing schedule that effectively targets key customers and opportunities.
- Strong and effective presentation skills across multiple channels (face to face, phone, and virtual engagement platforms).
- Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and business acumen (Conduct business analysis, actively prospect for new business within the geography, align with sales and marketing strategies, develop account plans with District Manager and internal partners).
- Strong cross-functional, collaborative teamwork skills.
- A valid, clean driver’s license issued in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States is required.
- Must reside within territory.
- Work virtually when necessary, making outbound calls developing relationships and building trust with key providers and staff. Educating stakeholders using all available virtual tools.
- Strong, effective, and compliant presentation and communication skills across multiple channels including all virtual engagement platforms.
- Successful experience working Teaching Institutions, major hospitals, large oncology clinics, groups, and or accounts.
- Ability to successfully work in an overlay position, collaborating with partners with shared account responsibility.
- Request, organize and attend relevant oncology conferences which may occur on weekends.
- Appropriately utilize all company approved marketing tools and resources, including digital presentations, use selling skills framework to advance in the selling cycle (i.e., another appointment, in-service, patient identification, etc.).
- Develop customer specific pre- and post-call plans that include objectives, probes, and supporting approved materials.
LOCATION
Rochester, United States of America
COMPENSATION
The potential base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $152,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
CULTURE
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Specialist
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes Sales Specialist petitions more than technical roles because the degree-to-job link isn't always obvious. Gather transcripts, course descriptions, and a letter from your employer explaining why a business or marketing degree is specifically required for this position.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for sales roles in your target metro. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing data by role and location, so you can focus on employers with an active H-1B track record in sales.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
E-Verify enrollment isn't required for standard H-1B sponsorship, but it signals an employer's familiarity with immigration compliance. Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled before investing time in the interview process.
Negotiate specialty occupation language into your offer letter
Generic offer letters that describe sales duties without specifying the required degree field create RFE risk. Ask your employer to include the minimum education requirement and field of study in the written offer before your attorney drafts the I-129.
Account for the cap lottery in your start date planning
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, confirm your remaining authorized period covers the gap. A 60-day grace period applies if your OPT ends before your H-1B start date, but it doesn't authorize work.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Sales Specialists and note the education requirements listed there. Your employer's attorney can cite this as supporting evidence that the role normally requires a specialized degree, which strengthens the petition against a specialty occupation RFE.
H-1B Visa Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and documents the role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Sales Specialist role tied to a specific industry, such as enterprise software, pharmaceuticals, or financial products, is easier to qualify than a generalist sales position. Your employer's offer letter and the I-129 petition must establish that a specific degree field is a genuine minimum requirement for the job.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my Sales Specialist role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B employer, change to a different visa status, or depart the U.S. This period is not work-authorized. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days expire, you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition, provided the role also qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for sales roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Sales Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This lets you prioritize companies that have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor rather than relying on guesswork or cold outreach to HR teams unfamiliar with the process.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a new Sales Specialist position within the same company?
Yes, but USCIS must be notified if the new position involves a material change in duties, location, or required qualifications. A promotion from Sales Specialist to a management role, for example, typically requires an amended I-129 petition. Relocating to a different metropolitan statistical area also requires a new Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before you begin working at the new location.
Does a commission-based compensation structure affect H-1B eligibility for Sales Specialists?
It can create complications. The DOL requires that H-1B workers receive the prevailing wage for the role, and that wage must be guaranteed regardless of sales performance. A purely commission-based structure generally doesn't satisfy this requirement. Most H-1B-sponsoring employers offer a base salary meeting the prevailing wage level, with commissions paid on top. Verify the wage level using the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title and work location before accepting an offer.