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Field Representative jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in political science, communications, public policy, or related fields. Most roles involve direct community outreach, data collection, or advocacy work. Your OPT work authorization covers full-time field positions, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree qualifies.
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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About this role:
In Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) we offer solutions for treating irregular heart rhythms and heart failure and protecting against sudden cardiac arrest. Boston Scientific develops, manufactures, and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less-invasive care for some of the most threatening cardiac conditions. We have been expanding indications and conducting pivotal research for nearly 20 years, resulting in increased access to the lifesaving and life-enhancing benefits of ICD and CRT therapies.
This role promotes commercially approved company products as part of a team through education of current and potential customers, implant, and patient clinic coverage within a defined region by providing clinical education and sales support to assist in achieving projected sales goals and increasing sales revenues within product segments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of device implant coverage, basic troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up of company products.
- Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms.
- Attends device implants in the labs and operating room of hospital accounts and performs patient follow-up to assure customer and patient success with the implanted products.
- Develops relationships with hospital personnel (e.g., through casual conversation, meetings, product presentations, participation in conferences) and assists in identifying key decision makers to facilitate future sales.
- Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, marketing, technical support) to develop optimal solutions.
- Follows company and divisional guidelines for managing commercial inventory.
- On-call duties may be required from time-to-time, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years’ work experience with bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Science, Math, Business, Nursing preferred and/or equivalent technical work experience.
- A minimum of 3 years in a Boston Scientific clinical position or minimum of 2 years with completed/passed IBHRE certification that is active.
- External equivalent is a minimum of 3 years competitive CRM clinical work experience OR minimum of 6 years cardiac-related clinical work experience OR minimum of 4 years with completed/passed NASPE/IBHRE certification.
- Ability to take rotational 24/7 call with a sales team involving holidays, weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, device clinic and/or Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab.
- Medical device sales, sales support, clinical education and/or clinical research experience.
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively where daily schedule varies by hours worked and tasks managed while remaining accountable to company, region and team goals.
- The ability to understand, communicate and train others in the use and understanding of complex medical device software algorithms as it pertains to device therapy and diverse disease states.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the medical community including patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a highly motivated team where flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment are paramount and urgency often dictates a dynamic work schedule.
Requisition ID: 635185
The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $85,000 to $105,000, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.
Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About this role:
In Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) we offer solutions for treating irregular heart rhythms and heart failure and protecting against sudden cardiac arrest. Boston Scientific develops, manufactures, and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less-invasive care for some of the most threatening cardiac conditions. We have been expanding indications and conducting pivotal research for nearly 20 years, resulting in increased access to the lifesaving and life-enhancing benefits of ICD and CRT therapies.
This role promotes commercially approved company products as part of a team through education of current and potential customers, implant, and patient clinic coverage within a defined region by providing clinical education and sales support to assist in achieving projected sales goals and increasing sales revenues within product segments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of device implant coverage, basic troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up of company products.
- Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms.
- Attends device implants in the labs and operating room of hospital accounts and performs patient follow-up to assure customer and patient success with the implanted products.
- Develops relationships with hospital personnel (e.g., through casual conversation, meetings, product presentations, participation in conferences) and assists in identifying key decision makers to facilitate future sales.
- Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, marketing, technical support) to develop optimal solutions.
- Follows company and divisional guidelines for managing commercial inventory.
- On-call duties may be required from time-to-time, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years’ work experience with bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Science, Math, Business, Nursing preferred and/or equivalent technical work experience.
- A minimum of 3 years in a Boston Scientific clinical position or minimum of 2 years with completed/passed IBHRE certification that is active.
- External equivalent is a minimum of 3 years competitive CRM clinical work experience OR minimum of 6 years cardiac-related clinical work experience OR minimum of 4 years with completed/passed NASPE/IBHRE certification.
- Ability to take rotational 24/7 call with a sales team involving holidays, weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, device clinic and/or Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab.
- Medical device sales, sales support, clinical education and/or clinical research experience.
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively where daily schedule varies by hours worked and tasks managed while remaining accountable to company, region and team goals.
- The ability to understand, communicate and train others in the use and understanding of complex medical device software algorithms as it pertains to device therapy and diverse disease states.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the medical community including patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a highly motivated team where flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment are paramount and urgency often dictates a dynamic work schedule.
Requisition ID: 635185
The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $85,000 to $105,000, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.
Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Field Representative
Match your degree to the role explicitly
Field Representative positions span government, nonprofits, and research orgs. In your application, connect your specific degree field to the role's core duties. OPT requires a direct relationship between your coursework and the job you're authorized to perform.
Track your OPT employment reporting deadlines
SEVIS requires you to report your employer and start date within 10 days of beginning work. Field roles sometimes involve delayed onboarding or contract start shifts. Confirm your official start date early so your DSO can update your record on time.
Clarify your authorization type upfront with employers
Many field-based organizations are unfamiliar with OPT. Lead with the fact that you're already authorized to work and no sponsorship is required immediately. Framing OPT as employer-friendly removes the biggest hiring hesitation before it becomes one.
Prioritize organizations with prior OPT hiring history
Nonprofits, research firms, and political campaigns often hire OPT students for field roles. Targeting employers who have authorized OPT workers before significantly reduces friction. Their HR teams already understand the paperwork and won't be surprised by your status.
Understand how part-time field work affects OPT
OPT allows part-time work of at least 20 hours per week during the authorized period. Some field rep roles start part-time before going full-time. Confirm the weekly hours meet USCIS minimums to stay compliant and avoid jeopardizing your status.
Assess H-1B sponsorship potential before accepting offers
Field Representative roles at larger organizations, particularly in research and advocacy, sometimes lead to H-1B visa sponsorship. Ask about the organization's immigration support history during interviews so you're not caught off guard when your OPT window closes.
Field Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Field Representative on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A political science graduate working in community outreach or a sociology graduate conducting field research both meet the OPT employment relationship requirement. Your DSO can help you assess whether a specific position qualifies before you accept an offer.
Do Field Representative employers typically sponsor visas after OPT ends?
It depends on the employer type. Government contractors, research organizations, and larger nonprofits are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small advocacy groups or campaign operations. During your job search, ask directly about immigration support policies. Migrate Mate lists Field Representative roles from employers with OPT-friendly hiring practices, making it easier to filter your search.
Does a Field Representative role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the position involves work directly tied to that field. A data-heavy field research role held by someone with a statistics or information science degree could qualify. Standard political outreach or canvassing roles tied to social science degrees generally do not. Confirm with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What happens if my Field Representative position is contract or seasonal?
OPT permits contract and temporary work, but the employment must still relate to your degree and meet the minimum hour requirements. Seasonal gaps between contracts can be counted toward your 90-day unemployment limit, so track those periods carefully. If the gap is long, consult your DSO to ensure you remain in valid status throughout.
Can I work for multiple organizations as a Field Representative while on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is degree-related and your total hours meet the 20-hour-per-week minimum. You must report each employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting. This is common in field research, where students split time between a university lab and an external research organization.