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HR Consultant jobs on OPT are available across consulting firms, corporate HR departments, and staffing agencies. Many roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT, particularly when they require a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field and employer.
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Req ID:
R040319
Locations:
Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Pierre, SD - [Remote/Home-Based]
Category:
Commercial
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.
The Specialty Sales Consultant is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic specialists within an assigned geographical territory. The Specialty Sales Consultant (SSC) is an integral part of the commercial team that includes all personnel dedicated to the sales and marketing functions. The Specialty Sales Consultant will implement Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ marketing strategies and marketing tactics to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.
This position is within The Sleep Franchise and reports directly to a Regional Sales Manager. The territory includes Nebraska and a part of South Dakota.
While the position is advertised as a Specialty Sales Consultant role, we welcome applications from candidates with Senior-level experience, as we are open to considering the creation of a requisition for individuals with additional expertise if Jazz determines that there is sufficient business need.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
The Specialty Sales Consultant will:
- Educate physicians and other health care professionals about Jazz Pharmaceuticals products, providing the most current information about the approved indications
- Achieve individual sales goals and productivity objectives
- Participate in organizing and facilitating meetings for the exchange of medical and product information in line with the company’s policies, regulatory and legal requirements
- Analyze the SSC’s designated territory to understand prescribing and decision processes and any marked differences from national trends
- Utilize all available resources to educate HCP and staff on products
- Manage patient flow challenges, helping office navigate the process from prescription to insurance criteria to patient access of product
- Identify key physicians, health care providers and organizations within assigned territory
- Prepare a business plan and territory tactical plan for the SSC’s assigned territory
- Implement approved plans within established timelines
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with physicians and other health care professionals identified in business plans
- Work with cross functional MSL, Managed Market and Access and Reimbursement teams to compliantly meet the needs of physicians, health care professionals, and patients
- Present a positive and professional image of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and ensure activities are consistent with and enhance the company’s ethical pharmaceutical marketing policies and procedures
- Comply with all legal/regulatory guidelines of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, the Pharma Code, OIG guidelines, and all other applicable federal and state regulations
- Perform all activities within allocated budget
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of five years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred
- At least two years of specialist sales experience is preferred (i.e. neurologists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, or sleep specialists)
- Orphan/rare disease therapeutic sales experience beneficial
- Current hospitals, sleep labs, neurologists, pulmonologists and sleep specialist relationships preferred
- Hospital/Account based experience with closed access account navigation preferred
- Sleep and Central Nervous System therapeutic sales experience is preferred
- Experience with both retail and specialty pharmacy products preferred
- REMS/hub or central pharmacy experience helpful
- Strong knowledge of product(s); competitor product(s); and applicable disease states desired
- Strong understanding of payer landscape, and the ability to discuss managed care criteria for a high value specialty product, desired
- Experience in the planning and execution of launch products beneficial
- Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong planning and organizational skills are required
- Self-motivation and ability to excel in a team environment
- Ability to travel to up to 75% in order to meet territorial requirements
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- Post-graduate business school study, training is preferred
LI-Remote
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00
Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
Job Details
Req ID:
R040319
Locations:
Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Pierre, SD - [Remote/Home-Based]
Category:
Commercial
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.
The Specialty Sales Consultant is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic specialists within an assigned geographical territory. The Specialty Sales Consultant (SSC) is an integral part of the commercial team that includes all personnel dedicated to the sales and marketing functions. The Specialty Sales Consultant will implement Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ marketing strategies and marketing tactics to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.
This position is within The Sleep Franchise and reports directly to a Regional Sales Manager. The territory includes Nebraska and a part of South Dakota.
While the position is advertised as a Specialty Sales Consultant role, we welcome applications from candidates with Senior-level experience, as we are open to considering the creation of a requisition for individuals with additional expertise if Jazz determines that there is sufficient business need.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
The Specialty Sales Consultant will:
- Educate physicians and other health care professionals about Jazz Pharmaceuticals products, providing the most current information about the approved indications
- Achieve individual sales goals and productivity objectives
- Participate in organizing and facilitating meetings for the exchange of medical and product information in line with the company’s policies, regulatory and legal requirements
- Analyze the SSC’s designated territory to understand prescribing and decision processes and any marked differences from national trends
- Utilize all available resources to educate HCP and staff on products
- Manage patient flow challenges, helping office navigate the process from prescription to insurance criteria to patient access of product
- Identify key physicians, health care providers and organizations within assigned territory
- Prepare a business plan and territory tactical plan for the SSC’s assigned territory
- Implement approved plans within established timelines
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with physicians and other health care professionals identified in business plans
- Work with cross functional MSL, Managed Market and Access and Reimbursement teams to compliantly meet the needs of physicians, health care professionals, and patients
- Present a positive and professional image of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and ensure activities are consistent with and enhance the company’s ethical pharmaceutical marketing policies and procedures
- Comply with all legal/regulatory guidelines of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, the Pharma Code, OIG guidelines, and all other applicable federal and state regulations
- Perform all activities within allocated budget
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of five years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred
- At least two years of specialist sales experience is preferred (i.e. neurologists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, or sleep specialists)
- Orphan/rare disease therapeutic sales experience beneficial
- Current hospitals, sleep labs, neurologists, pulmonologists and sleep specialist relationships preferred
- Hospital/Account based experience with closed access account navigation preferred
- Sleep and Central Nervous System therapeutic sales experience is preferred
- Experience with both retail and specialty pharmacy products preferred
- REMS/hub or central pharmacy experience helpful
- Strong knowledge of product(s); competitor product(s); and applicable disease states desired
- Strong understanding of payer landscape, and the ability to discuss managed care criteria for a high value specialty product, desired
- Experience in the planning and execution of launch products beneficial
- Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong planning and organizational skills are required
- Self-motivation and ability to excel in a team environment
- Ability to travel to up to 75% in order to meet territorial requirements
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- Post-graduate business school study, training is preferred
LI-Remote
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00
Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a HR Consultant
Target consulting firms with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large HR and management consulting firms hire OPT students regularly and often have immigration support in place. Smaller boutique firms may be open but lack the infrastructure, so ask specifically about their OPT authorization process during early conversations.
Clarify whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
HR Consultant roles qualify for OPT when they require a specific bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, or business. If a posting says any degree is acceptable, that generic requirement can complicate future H-1B visa sponsorship, so scrutinize job descriptions carefully before applying.
Highlight HR certifications to strengthen your profile
Credentials like SHRM-CP or PHR signal professional seriousness to employers and differentiate you from other OPT candidates. Employers sponsoring visas want to invest in committed hires, and a certification demonstrates that commitment before you even reach the interview stage.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with hiring managers
HR Consultant roles often involve 90-day ramp-up periods before you deliver real value. Reassure employers that your OPT work authorization window gives them time to evaluate you and begin H-1B sponsorship well before your status expires.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for HR roles before
Past H-1B filings for HR Consultants or HR Specialists are a reliable indicator of future sponsorship willingness. Companies that have navigated the process before understand the costs and timelines, which makes the conversation about sponsorship far easier to have.
Use your HR knowledge to navigate the sponsorship conversation itself
As someone training in HR, you understand hiring processes and employer concerns better than most candidates. Use that knowledge to frame sponsorship as a straightforward administrative step, addressing cost and timeline objections with informed, confident responses during interviews.
HR Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HR Consultant jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT?
HR Consultant roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific, not generic. If a job posting accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, that can undermine the specialty occupation argument needed for both OPT authorization and future H-1B sponsorship.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as an HR Consultant?
STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Management Information Systems, or certain Business Analytics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month extension even in an HR Consultant role. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm before relying on this pathway.
How do I find HR Consultant jobs where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who have demonstrated willingness to hire candidates requiring work authorization. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering after several rounds of interviews that a company won't consider OPT students. Filtering by HR and consulting roles on Migrate Mate gives you a curated list of realistic opportunities.
Will a staffing or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B after my OPT ends?
Staffing and consulting firms vary widely. Large firms with established immigration programs, such as those regularly placing consultants at Fortune 500 clients, often have experience sponsoring H-1B visas and budgeted legal resources to do it. Smaller firms frequently cannot take on that cost or complexity. Ask directly during the hiring process whether they have sponsored H-1B visas for HR roles in the past and request specifics about their immigration support process.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before an H-1B cap season?
If your OPT expires before October 1 of the upcoming H-1B fiscal year, you may be able to use the cap-gap rule to remain authorized if your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT ends. This only applies if you are selected in the H-1B lottery. If the timing does not work, options include pursuing a cap-exempt employer, exploring other visa categories such as O-1 visa, or planning a brief departure and return on a different status.