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Commercial Account Manager roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a qualifying training plan is the critical first step toward securing J-1 sponsorship.
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Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Enterprise Sales team is an integral part of a cross-functional team within Ginkgo to help RAC Automation. As a Commercial Intern, on the Automation - Commercial team, you will play an integral role in accelerating the growth of Ginkgo’s automation sales with pharma and biotech companies.
You will be mentored by members of the Commercial team and gain excellent exposure to various aspects of the BD transaction cycle including ideation of new opportunities, leading customer outreach, customer pitches, customer proposals, and deal closing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead and support the launch of new strategic initiatives that enable the Automation - Commercial team to operate more effectively.
Possible projects to include:
- Identifying potential customer segment
The Ginkgo Bioworks Early Talent program is open to students who will return to their degree programs upon completion of their employment at Ginkgo. Candidates must be enrolled in a United States based institution and/or have work authorization in the United States to be eligible to participate.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct industry deep dives including mapping of sub-sectors across various therapeutic modalities (e.g., small molecules, biologics, cell and gene therapy, etc.) and business models (e.g., therapeutic platform companies, CDMOs, CROs, etc.)
- Identify, analyze and recommend new business opportunities for Ginkgo and work closely with Pharma BD team members to develop go-to-market strategies
- Support deal transactions with quantitative assessments including comparable deals analysis, financial modeling (rNPV), and market sizing
- Lead outreach efforts for major partnering conferences, build pitch decks, and generate target lists for new partnership opportunities
- Support internal operations and initiatives to allow Pharma BD team to operate more efficiently and effectively
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Current enrollment in a MBA or similar master’s degree program
- Minimum of 1 year prior experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy consulting, or business development, corporate strategy or commercial roles at a Biotech/Pharma Company
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an ability to independently develop fact-based and informed opinions
- Passion for collaboration and significant experience in relationship-building, and leveraging and converting market knowledge and relationships into business opportunities
- Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and enthusiasm to be a part of Ginkgo’s mission
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in communicating with both commercial and technical stakeholders
PREFERRED CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior master’s degree completed in a science-related field (or dual-degree master’s with current MBA) a plus
- Prior bachelor’s degree in a science or business-related field preferred
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills a plus
- Understanding of synthetic biology and drug discovery and development a plus
It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.
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I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process. Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment. Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo's Privacy Policy. By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo's Privacy Policy as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo's associated with the application process.
INTRODUCTION
Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Enterprise Sales team is an integral part of a cross-functional team within Ginkgo to help RAC Automation. As a Commercial Intern, on the Automation - Commercial team, you will play an integral role in accelerating the growth of Ginkgo’s automation sales with pharma and biotech companies.
You will be mentored by members of the Commercial team and gain excellent exposure to various aspects of the BD transaction cycle including ideation of new opportunities, leading customer outreach, customer pitches, customer proposals, and deal closing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead and support the launch of new strategic initiatives that enable the Automation - Commercial team to operate more effectively.
Possible projects to include:
- Identifying potential customer segment
The Ginkgo Bioworks Early Talent program is open to students who will return to their degree programs upon completion of their employment at Ginkgo. Candidates must be enrolled in a United States based institution and/or have work authorization in the United States to be eligible to participate.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct industry deep dives including mapping of sub-sectors across various therapeutic modalities (e.g., small molecules, biologics, cell and gene therapy, etc.) and business models (e.g., therapeutic platform companies, CDMOs, CROs, etc.)
- Identify, analyze and recommend new business opportunities for Ginkgo and work closely with Pharma BD team members to develop go-to-market strategies
- Support deal transactions with quantitative assessments including comparable deals analysis, financial modeling (rNPV), and market sizing
- Lead outreach efforts for major partnering conferences, build pitch decks, and generate target lists for new partnership opportunities
- Support internal operations and initiatives to allow Pharma BD team to operate more efficiently and effectively
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Current enrollment in a MBA or similar master’s degree program
- Minimum of 1 year prior experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy consulting, or business development, corporate strategy or commercial roles at a Biotech/Pharma Company
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an ability to independently develop fact-based and informed opinions
- Passion for collaboration and significant experience in relationship-building, and leveraging and converting market knowledge and relationships into business opportunities
- Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and enthusiasm to be a part of Ginkgo’s mission
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in communicating with both commercial and technical stakeholders
PREFERRED CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior master’s degree completed in a science-related field (or dual-degree master’s with current MBA) a plus
- Prior bachelor’s degree in a science or business-related field preferred
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills a plus
- Understanding of synthetic biology and drug discovery and development a plus
It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.
Privacy Notice
I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process. Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment. Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo's Privacy Policy. By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo's Privacy Policy as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo's associated with the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Commercial Account Manager
Frame your training plan around skill gaps
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan. Tie each phase to competencies you cannot gain at home, such as U.S. enterprise sales methodology or CRM platform training. Vague plans get rejected.
Verify your career stage matches the category
The Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within 12 months. The Trainee category covers professionals with at least one year of post-degree experience. Applying under the wrong category invalidates your DS-2019 before the host employer ever reviews your file.
Target host employers with structured onboarding programs
Account management roles at software, insurance, or distribution companies often have defined ramp-up cycles that map naturally onto J-1 training plans. Search for roles on Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers whose onboarding structures align with J-1 program requirements.
Confirm the host employer will sign the training plan
The designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, but the host employer must co-sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan and comply with supervision requirements. Get written confirmation from the hiring manager before the sponsor begins processing your application.
Check whether the 2-year home residency rule applies to you
Commercial Account Manager traineeships funded by your home government or in fields on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer, as this affects your long-term U.S. career plans.
Research prevailing wage benchmarks before salary negotiations
While the J-1 does not require a formal Labor Condition Application, your compensation must be commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. Use the OFLC Wage Search and Bureau of Labor Statistics data to benchmark account manager wages by metro area before discussing an offer.
Commercial Account Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Commercial Account Manager role?
Most candidates qualify under the Trainee category, which covers professionals with a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-graduation work experience, or the Intern category for current students and recent graduates. The training plan must focus on developing account management competencies you cannot acquire in your home country, not on performing routine sales duties.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance throughout the exchange visit.
How do I find U.S. companies willing to host a J-1 Commercial Account Manager trainee?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose account management roles and structured onboarding programs are compatible with J-1 training requirements. Focus on companies in sectors like B2B software, commercial insurance, or industrial distribution, where defined ramp-up cycles translate directly into a credible placement plan.
Can a Commercial Account Manager J-1 trainee work on commission?
Commission-only compensation is generally incompatible with J-1 program requirements because it does not constitute a wage commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. A base salary plus commission structure is acceptable, but the base component should align with local prevailing wage benchmarks for account management roles verified through the OFLC Wage Search.
Does the J-1 Trainee program have a time limit for Commercial Account Manager placements?
The Trainee category allows a maximum 18-month program duration. Extensions beyond that are not permitted under the same DS-2019. If your training objectives require longer exposure, the training plan must justify the full duration upfront. Returning to the United States for another J-1 Trainee program in the same field immediately after is also prohibited.