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Manager - Consulting roles are actively filled through OPT, but your 12-month standard authorization window moves fast in a field where project cycles and client engagements can stretch across fiscal years. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends entirely on your degree field, so confirm that before targeting firms.
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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 in Manager - Consulting
Target boutique and mid-size consulting firms first
Large firms have structured visa policies but slow hiring cycles. Boutique and mid-size consultancies often make faster decisions and are more willing to work around OPT timelines when you bring a specific industry vertical or technical specialization they need.
Lead with your OPT end date, not your visa status
Framing matters. Instead of opening with 'I'm on OPT,' tell hiring managers your authorization is valid through a specific month. This shifts the conversation from visa complexity to a concrete timeline they can plan around during offer negotiations.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, lead with that in outreach. Consulting firms respond well to candidates who can articulate exactly how long they're authorized to work without sponsorship, because it reduces perceived hiring risk significantly.
Align your consulting specialization with high-demand practice areas
Management consulting roles in technology, operations, and healthcare are sponsored at higher rates than generalist strategy roles. Positioning yourself within a specific practice area makes you easier to place and gives firms a clearer business case for sponsoring you later.
Understand the H-1B timeline relative to your OPT expiration
OPT Cap-Gap protection applies if your H-1B visa is filed before OPT expires and selected in the lottery. Know your exact OPT end date and count backward from the April 1 filing window to determine whether you need an employer to act by a specific deadline.
Ask directly whether the firm has sponsored consulting managers before
During interviews, confirm whether the firm has an established H-1B sponsorship process for manager-level roles. Firms that have done it before move faster, make fewer mistakes, and are less likely to withdraw an offer when legal costs come into focus.
Manager - Consulting OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Manager in Consulting on OPT without additional authorization?
Yes, as long as your consulting role is directly related to your degree field. OPT authorizes you to work in jobs that are practical training in your area of study. A management consulting role tied to, say, a business or engineering degree generally qualifies, but you should confirm the connection is documentable before accepting an offer.
Do consulting firms typically sponsor OPT students for H-1B visas?
Many established consulting firms do sponsor at the manager level, particularly when the candidate has a specialized background in technology, finance, or operations. Sponsorship is less common at generalist strategy firms for early-career managers. Browsing active OPT-friendly postings on Migrate Mate lets you filter for firms that have demonstrated willingness to sponsor before you apply.
How does the STEM OPT extension affect my timeline as a consulting manager?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you can apply for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. For consulting managers, this is significant because it covers two additional H-1B lottery cycles, meaningfully improving your odds of securing sponsorship before your authorization expires.
What counts as a qualifying consulting role for OPT purposes?
USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. A Manager - Consulting role qualifies when the work involves applying knowledge from your degree, whether that's business strategy, engineering systems, data analysis, or organizational design. Roles that are purely administrative or unrelated to your field of study do not qualify and put your status at risk.
Can I work for multiple consulting clients or projects on OPT?
Yes, consulting engagements across different clients are permitted as long as you remain employed by a single authorized employer and your work stays within your degree field. You cannot independently contract with multiple firms as a self-employed consultant on standard OPT. Self-employment restrictions apply, so your compensation must flow through an employer, not direct client billing.