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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 Sales Director
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for sales leadership roles before. A company that has sponsored similar titles is far more likely to do it again than one starting from scratch.
Lead with revenue impact, not visa needs
Sales Director candidates are evaluated on pipeline numbers, team performance, and closed revenue. Frame every conversation around business outcomes first. Employers who see clear ROI are much more willing to absorb sponsorship costs and complexity.
Start the sponsorship conversation early
Raise OPT status and long-term visa needs during the offer stage, not after. Waiting until onboarding creates legal and HR complications. Early transparency lets both sides plan for H-1B filing timelines and deadlines without pressure.
Understand your STEM extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving employers more runway. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviews so you can accurately communicate your authorization timeline to hiring teams.
Focus on mid-market and enterprise employers
Smaller startups often lack the HR infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship. Mid-market companies and enterprises typically have legal counsel and established immigration processes, making them more realistic sponsorship candidates for a Director-level hire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Sales Director jobs at employers with verified sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that will not support your visa needs. It is built specifically for OPT students navigating this exact situation.
Sales Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Director on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your field of study, and business, marketing, and management degrees commonly support Sales Director positions. Your employer does not need to do anything special to hire you on OPT itself, but they will need to sponsor a long-term visa before your authorization expires.
Will employers sponsor a Sales Director role for H-1B?
Many do, particularly mid-to-large companies that already have immigration counsel on retainer. Sales Director is generally classifiable as a specialty occupation given the strategic, analytical, and managerial complexity of the role. Employers who see a strong revenue case for keeping you long-term are the most likely sponsors. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does the OPT timeline affect a Sales Director job search?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. STEM OPT adds 24 more months if your degree qualifies. For a Director-level role, that window is often enough to demonstrate performance and build an internal case for sponsorship. Apply your STEM extension early through your DSO if eligible, as it requires lead time and must be filed before your current OPT expires.
Does a Sales Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It depends on how the role is structured. A Sales Director position that requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, finance, or a related field generally qualifies. Generic sales management roles without a specific degree requirement can face scrutiny. Working with an immigration attorney to craft the job description and petition correctly is important for this title.
What should I do if an employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Ask whether they have sponsored in the past or would consider it for the right candidate. Some employers say no by default but have not fully evaluated the process. If the answer remains firm, focus your energy elsewhere. Director-level roles command enough business value that many employers will engage if you make a clear case. Prioritize your applications toward companies with confirmed sponsorship history.