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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
HEART FAILURE
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Regional Sales Director of CMEMS will lead a team of clinical and market development organization to achieve therapy adoption, market penetration and sales goals as assigned for CMEMS Division. This position will lead a team and will be responsible for developing and implementing targeted training and therapy adoption plans to meet revenue goals and therapy penetration goals for the business. This position is responsible for hiring, coaching and developing CMEMS therapy experts and market development personnel, supporting these field personnel with efficient and effective leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Develop regional strategic plans to meet revenue, profitability, and market penetration goals.
- Drive regional performance by ensuring alignment and executing on critical sales and service strategies and tactics.
- Develop programs that generate additional sales revenue in assigned region by running initiatives targeted at increasing referrals of eligible patients to implanting physicians.
- Collaborate with the field team to identify strategies to increase referrals of appropriate patients and overcome barriers that are restricting the national growth and adoption of the therapy.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to field sales and support staff through field visits, observation and measurement of results.
- Oversee training strategies and market development plans for the region to ensure the sales teams have the skills and tools to drive therapy adoption and revenue targets.
- Lead effective talent management strategies within the region, including implementation of high quality talent acquisition and talent development skills.
- Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing customers, KOLs and industry leaders.
- Maintains understanding of technology in a competitive environment.
- Effectively manage and own P&L for region with finance alignment.
- Build and maintain effective relationships within ABT and competitive customers.
- Ensure the quality policy/system is planned, understood, implemented and maintained by ensuring compliance within the department.
- Ensure departmental compliance as well as appropriate departmental resources are available to effectively maintain the quality system (people, facilities, tools, and training).
- Contacts, visits and interests clients and potential clients in the Company’s products and addresses any client questions and concerns.
- Collects and studies information about new and existing products and monitors competitor sales, prices and products.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 3-5 years of successful sales leadership experience preferably within medical device industry.
- Well organized, capable of juggling multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines.
- Excellent personal computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Experience with direct quota attainment and performance metrics.
- Schedule flexibility for case coverage and client meetings after hours and on weekends.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or multi-product/therapy sales management experience.
- 8 plus years medical device sales experience.
- Priority will be given to candidates who can think strategically and execute tactically.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $130,600.00 – $240,800.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
HEART FAILURE
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Regional Sales Director of CMEMS will lead a team of clinical and market development organization to achieve therapy adoption, market penetration and sales goals as assigned for CMEMS Division. This position will lead a team and will be responsible for developing and implementing targeted training and therapy adoption plans to meet revenue goals and therapy penetration goals for the business. This position is responsible for hiring, coaching and developing CMEMS therapy experts and market development personnel, supporting these field personnel with efficient and effective leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Develop regional strategic plans to meet revenue, profitability, and market penetration goals.
- Drive regional performance by ensuring alignment and executing on critical sales and service strategies and tactics.
- Develop programs that generate additional sales revenue in assigned region by running initiatives targeted at increasing referrals of eligible patients to implanting physicians.
- Collaborate with the field team to identify strategies to increase referrals of appropriate patients and overcome barriers that are restricting the national growth and adoption of the therapy.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to field sales and support staff through field visits, observation and measurement of results.
- Oversee training strategies and market development plans for the region to ensure the sales teams have the skills and tools to drive therapy adoption and revenue targets.
- Lead effective talent management strategies within the region, including implementation of high quality talent acquisition and talent development skills.
- Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing customers, KOLs and industry leaders.
- Maintains understanding of technology in a competitive environment.
- Effectively manage and own P&L for region with finance alignment.
- Build and maintain effective relationships within ABT and competitive customers.
- Ensure the quality policy/system is planned, understood, implemented and maintained by ensuring compliance within the department.
- Ensure departmental compliance as well as appropriate departmental resources are available to effectively maintain the quality system (people, facilities, tools, and training).
- Contacts, visits and interests clients and potential clients in the Company’s products and addresses any client questions and concerns.
- Collects and studies information about new and existing products and monitors competitor sales, prices and products.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 3-5 years of successful sales leadership experience preferably within medical device industry.
- Well organized, capable of juggling multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines.
- Excellent personal computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Experience with direct quota attainment and performance metrics.
- Schedule flexibility for case coverage and client meetings after hours and on weekends.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or multi-product/therapy sales management experience.
- 8 plus years medical device sales experience.
- Priority will be given to candidates who can think strategically and execute tactically.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $130,600.00 – $240,800.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Regional Sales Director
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for sales leadership roles before. A company that has never sponsored a director-level position is a riskier bet than one with a documented track record of doing so.
Start your job search at least six months before OPT expires
Regional Sales Director roles have longer hiring cycles than entry-level jobs. Interviews, offer negotiations, and H-1B filing all take time. Starting early gives you room to find a sponsor before your authorization window closes.
Frame your international network as a direct business asset
Employers weighing sponsorship costs want clear ROI. If your background gives you relationships or market knowledge in regions the company wants to grow, make that case explicitly in interviews and your application materials.
Understand what your OPT end date means for H-1B timing
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, you need an employer willing to file and potentially bridge the gap through cap-exempt employment or other authorized status.
Focus on enterprise and mid-market companies over small businesses
Larger organizations have HR infrastructure and legal teams experienced with visa sponsorship. Smaller companies often lack the resources or familiarity to navigate H-1B filings, even when they want to hire you.
Get clarity on sponsorship intent before investing in the interview process
Ask directly whether the company sponsors work visas for this role, ideally before the second round. Vague answers like 'we'll cross that bridge' are a signal to reassess whether the opportunity is worth pursuing further.
Regional Sales Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Regional Sales Director on OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in any role directly related to your field of study. Regional Sales Director positions typically qualify for students with business, marketing, or management degrees. Your EAD card is your work authorization document, and employment must begin before your OPT start date or after, within your authorized period.
Do Regional Sales Director roles typically come with visa sponsorship?
Some do, but it varies significantly by employer size and industry. Large enterprise companies and multinationals with established HR teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas for director-level roles than smaller organizations. You can browse Regional Sales Director roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively open to sponsoring OPT and visa candidates.
Does a Regional Sales Director role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Regional Sales Director is not a STEM-designated role, so you cannot use a STEM OPT extension based on this position. You'll have 12 months of standard OPT work authorization. If your degree was in a STEM field, the extension is tied to the job classification, not your degree, so it won't apply here.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers in this role?
OPT is not tied to a specific employer, so you can change jobs as long as the new role is related to your field of study. You must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. The key risk is the 90-day unemployment limit, so any gap between Regional Sales Director positions counts against that threshold.
What visa options exist after OPT for a Regional Sales Director?
The H-1B is the most common path, filed by your employer each April for an October start. Regional Sales Director qualifies as a specialty occupation given the typical degree requirements for the role. O-1A is another option if you have documented sales leadership achievements, awards, or measurable business impact that demonstrates extraordinary ability in your field.