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Paid Media Manager roles are actively sponsored by employers across adtech, e-commerce, and digital agencies. F-1 OPT students with hands-on experience in paid search, social advertising, or programmatic campaigns are competitive candidates. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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INTRODUCTION
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on a number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the role will make an impact:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Paid Media capability across the US portfolio, providing senior expertise, investment accountability, and guidance in support of integrated Digital Marketing strategies set by the Digital Strategy lead
- Partner with Digital Marketing Strategy leads to ensure brand objectives, priority audiences, customer journeys, and business needs are all represented in Paid Media plans
- Set expectations with the Media AOR for what good output looks like, challenging recommendations and holding the agency accountable for quality, performance, innovation, and delivery
- Provide oversight and guidance across Paid Media investments, including monitoring budget allocation, pacing, and overall portfolio-level efficiency
- Establish & maintain Paid Media standards, benchmarks, and best practices across brands and campaigns
- Evaluate emerging media channels, partners, capabilities, and approaches; serve as an advisor to Digital Marketing & Brand teams on opportunities proactively, outside of the media planning cycle
- Partner with all stakeholders to ensure media performance is properly correlated to business impacts and customer insights
- Partner across teams such as Policy/Government Affairs, Legal/Compliance, and Brand teams to ensure Viatris media is compliantly on the cutting edge of innovation
- Build the Paid Media capability within the Digital Marketing org through education and application of cross-portfolio learnings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
- Must possess knowledge of paid media planning and buying; media investment management, budget pacing, and performance measurement; HCP and consumer media audiences; pharmaceutical advertising requirements; agency operations and cross-channel media integration. Preferred: audience segmentation approaches, media measurement and attribution methodologies, and emerging media capabilities.
- Ability to evaluate and challenge media agency recommendations; monitor budgets, pacing, and campaign performance; translate media insights into actionable recommendations; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders; and establish consistent processes and benchmarks. Preferred experience with omnichannel campaign planning, audience segmentation, media analytics platforms, and pharmaceutical media agency management.
- Position functions autonomously within assigned paid media responsibilities and collaborates closely with Digital Marketing Strategy leads, agency partners, and cross-functional teams. Direct supervisory responsibilities, if any, to be evaluated on an individual basis.
- Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents. Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence. Ability to work with managers or directors and communicate ambiguous concepts. Ability to present to groups across the organization.
- Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates.
- Ability to solve problems with complex variables through non-standardized solutions that require independent judgment and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and use deductive reasoning with no prescribed procedures to solve complex problems.
- Typically sitting at a desk or table. Intermittently sitting, standing, walking or stooping. Periodic travel is required.
- Normal Office Environment
- Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $193,000 USD.
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Paid Media Manager
Lead with platform certifications
Google Ads and Meta Blueprint certifications signal hands-on competency before an employer reviews your visa status. Hiring managers in paid media prioritize demonstrated platform skills, and certifications reduce perceived risk when evaluating OPT candidates.
Target employers with established OPT pipelines
Large digital agencies and e-commerce brands with in-house media teams have sponsored OPT students before. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed LCAs for marketing roles before investing time in any application.
Quantify campaign results in your resume
Paid media hiring decisions hinge on measurable outcomes. Include specific ROAS improvements, CPL reductions, or revenue figures from campaigns you managed. Numbers make your impact concrete and shift the conversation away from your visa timeline.
Disclose OPT early but frame it correctly
Bring up your work authorization in the first recruiter call rather than waiting. Clarify that OPT requires no employer petition or lottery, which removes the H-1B visa misconception that causes most early-stage rejections for international candidates.
Emphasize STEM extension eligibility if applicable
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, marketing analytics, or computer science, make that clear. A potential 36 months of total work authorization meaningfully extends your value to employers considering OPT sponsorship.
Apply to roles that require analytical depth
Paid media roles blending data analysis, attribution modeling, or performance forecasting are harder to fill. These positions attract employers willing to work through visa logistics because the technical skill set narrows the qualified candidate pool significantly.
Paid Media Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Paid Media Manager employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Yes, particularly at digital agencies, e-commerce companies, and adtech firms where paid media is a core function. These employers hire OPT students regularly because the talent pool is competitive and the role does not require an employer petition or H-1B lottery participation. You can browse OPT-friendly Paid Media Manager openings on Migrate Mate.
Is a Paid Media Manager role eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as information systems, marketing analytics, applied mathematics, or computer science, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your university's DSO must authorize the extension, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
What does OPT work authorization actually require from a Paid Media Manager employer?
During your initial OPT period, the employer does not file any petition with USCIS or pay government fees. You work on your existing F-1 student visa status. For the STEM extension, the employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a training plan on Form I-983. Most large employers already meet this requirement without additional steps.
How should I handle the OPT expiration timeline when interviewing for Paid Media Manager roles?
Be transparent about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility from the first recruiter conversation. If you have 12 months or more remaining, most employers are comfortable proceeding. If your timeline is shorter, lead with STEM extension eligibility and confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled before advancing in the process.
What qualifications make OPT students competitive for Paid Media Manager roles?
Platform certifications in Google Ads, Meta, and programmatic tools carry significant weight. Employers also look for demonstrated experience managing budgets, running A/B tests, and reporting on performance metrics like ROAS and CPL. A degree in marketing, analytics, or a related field strengthens your application and may support STEM OPT extension eligibility.