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Business Development Leader roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or other work visas after your authorization period ends. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under business or management fields. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove leadership value before visa transition.
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Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice, within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring the pharmacy budget, minimizing or altogether avoiding unauthorized overtime, performing necessary pharmacy staff training and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling pharmacy inventory, and providing/implementing/participating in corporate approved clinical services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM US:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
- 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
- Proven leadership skills
- License must be in good standing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives as developed by the division pharmacy department
- Perform all the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and responsible for following all legal and company requirements
- Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce the number of fill on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure that all staff members are trained, aware of and follow proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures
- Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability; handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely fashion
- Schedule all pharmacy staff members in a manner to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs
- Maintain all pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies
- Direct pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory and sales goals
- Perform effective detailing visiting local physicians and other community targets
- Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease state management services
- Travel independently as needed to support business needs
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide direct feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
INTRODUCTION
Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice, within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring the pharmacy budget, minimizing or altogether avoiding unauthorized overtime, performing necessary pharmacy staff training and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling pharmacy inventory, and providing/implementing/participating in corporate approved clinical services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM US:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
- 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
- Proven leadership skills
- License must be in good standing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives as developed by the division pharmacy department
- Perform all the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and responsible for following all legal and company requirements
- Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce the number of fill on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure that all staff members are trained, aware of and follow proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures
- Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability; handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely fashion
- Schedule all pharmacy staff members in a manner to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs
- Maintain all pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies
- Direct pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory and sales goals
- Perform effective detailing visiting local physicians and other community targets
- Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease state management services
- Travel independently as needed to support business needs
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide direct feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Development Leader
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Focus on employers who have sponsored international workers before. Companies with a track record of H-1B visa filings are far more likely to continue sponsoring than those encountering the process for the first time.
Frame your OPT timeline during offer negotiations
Be upfront about your authorization end date early in the hiring process. Business development hires involve long ramp-up periods, so employers need time to plan sponsorship alongside your onboarding and quota targets.
Quantify your revenue and pipeline contributions
Employers sponsor visas when the business case is clear. Document specific deals closed, pipeline value generated, or partnerships secured during OPT to demonstrate the measurable impact that justifies sponsorship investment.
Seek roles at mid-market and enterprise companies
Larger companies have established HR and legal infrastructure for visa sponsorship. Mid-market firms with growth targets also sponsor frequently because strong business development talent is competitive and difficult to replace.
Understand how your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires a degree-level specialty occupation. A business development leader role typically qualifies when it demands a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field as a genuine requirement.
Build internal advocacy before your OPT expires
Your manager's support is often the deciding factor in sponsorship decisions. Demonstrate leadership impact early, so when the sponsorship conversation happens, you have an internal champion making the case on your behalf.
Business Development Leader OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Business Development Leader in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as a Business Development Leader without any additional employer filing during the OPT period itself. Your employer does not need to take any immigration action until your OPT expires, at which point H-1B or another visa sponsorship would be required to continue employment.
Do Business Development Leader jobs typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Business Development Leader roles generally do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on their own, since business development is not a STEM-designated field. However, if your underlying degree is in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, or data science, and your employer files a qualifying training plan, you may still be eligible.
How do I find Business Development Leader jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs open to F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, so you are not filtering through hundreds of listings that exclude international students. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already open to sponsorship rather than spending time on roles that will not progress once work authorization is discussed.
What visa would my employer sponsor after my OPT period ends?
The H-1B is the most common path. Business Development Leader roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Some employers may also explore O-1A visas for candidates with exceptional achievement, or E-3 visas for Australian nationals, depending on your background and nationality.
What should I expect from the H-1B sponsorship process as a Business Development Leader?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and then submits Form I-129 to USCIS on your behalf. The standard H-1B cap lottery opens in March each year, with employment starting October 1 if selected. Because selection is not guaranteed, beginning conversations with your employer at least six months before your OPT expires gives you time to prepare contingency options.