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Georgia's biotech and pharma sector offers F-1 OPT candidates real opportunities, anchored by major employers like Pfizer, Novelis, and the dense cluster of life sciences companies around Atlanta's Technology Square and the Georgia Bio ecosystem. Research institutions such as Emory University and Georgia Tech feed a steady pipeline of OPT-eligible talent into roles spanning drug development, bioprocessing, and regulatory affairs.
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We are looking for a ucbCARES Science Partner who is scientifically curious, customer focused, and collaborative to join our ucbCARES team, based out of our US Headquarters near Atlanta, GA.
About the role
The ucbCARES Science Partner will focus on a variety of areas such as product support, medical information, innovative patient solutions, generating actionable insights, patient assistance programs, and clinical trial enrollment support while providing solutions to a range of customers. Receive, respond, and document Customer Requests related to on and off-label unsolicited product inquiries. Participate in the intake of Safety Reports on all UCB’s products and ensures follow through for all related documentation and customer follow-up.
Who you'll work with
You will provide medical and scientific support across product information, patient solutions, customer insights, patient assistance, and clinical trial enrollment. You will receive, respond to, and document unsolicited on-label and off-label inquiries, product complaints, and safety reports while ensuring complete documentation and customer follow-up.
- Respond to medical, scientific, product complaint, and safety inquiries.
- Provide accurate, timely, fair-balanced information to diverse customers.
- Assess safety information and complete required documentation and follow-up.
- Identify actionable customer insights using approved tools and processes.
- Maintain product, disease-state, regulatory, and procedural knowledge.
- Review response materials and collaborate on patient-focused initiatives.
Minimum requirements
- Pharmacy or allied health degree with applicable professional preparation.
- Licensed as either a pharmacist or nurse, where required for assigned responsibilities.
- Customer service experience through telephone, chat, or face-to-face interactions.
- Excellent written and oral medical or scientific communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks within a regulated environment.
Preferred requirements
- PharmD or BSN
- Up to two years of industry or contact center experience.
- Central nervous system, immunology, or rare disease knowledge.
- Experience using customer relationship management and medical literature resources.
- Ability to analyze and communicate complex information for varied audiences.
Salary:
This position's reasonably anticipated base salary is $108,000 to $141,800. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a ucbCARES Science Partner who is scientifically curious, customer focused, and collaborative to join our ucbCARES team, based out of our US Headquarters near Atlanta, GA.
About the role
The ucbCARES Science Partner will focus on a variety of areas such as product support, medical information, innovative patient solutions, generating actionable insights, patient assistance programs, and clinical trial enrollment support while providing solutions to a range of customers. Receive, respond, and document Customer Requests related to on and off-label unsolicited product inquiries. Participate in the intake of Safety Reports on all UCB’s products and ensures follow through for all related documentation and customer follow-up.
Who you'll work with
You will provide medical and scientific support across product information, patient solutions, customer insights, patient assistance, and clinical trial enrollment. You will receive, respond to, and document unsolicited on-label and off-label inquiries, product complaints, and safety reports while ensuring complete documentation and customer follow-up.
- Respond to medical, scientific, product complaint, and safety inquiries.
- Provide accurate, timely, fair-balanced information to diverse customers.
- Assess safety information and complete required documentation and follow-up.
- Identify actionable customer insights using approved tools and processes.
- Maintain product, disease-state, regulatory, and procedural knowledge.
- Review response materials and collaborate on patient-focused initiatives.
Minimum requirements
- Pharmacy or allied health degree with applicable professional preparation.
- Licensed as either a pharmacist or nurse, where required for assigned responsibilities.
- Customer service experience through telephone, chat, or face-to-face interactions.
- Excellent written and oral medical or scientific communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks within a regulated environment.
Preferred requirements
- PharmD or BSN
- Up to two years of industry or contact center experience.
- Central nervous system, immunology, or rare disease knowledge.
- Experience using customer relationship management and medical literature resources.
- Ability to analyze and communicate complex information for varied audiences.
Salary:
This position's reasonably anticipated base salary is $108,000 to $141,800. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Georgia?
Several established employers in Georgia have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in biotech and pharma. These include Pfizer's Atlanta-area operations, Novelis, and various contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) clustered around the Atlanta metro. Mid-size biotech firms tied to Emory University's commercialization network and Georgia Tech spinouts also regularly bring on OPT workers in technical roles.
Which cities in Georgia have the most biotech and pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta is by far the dominant hub, particularly areas around Midtown, Buckhead, and the Georgia Tech corridor where life sciences companies and research institutions concentrate. Alpharetta and Marietta in the northern suburbs also host pharmaceutical manufacturing and CRO facilities. Athens has a smaller but active biotech presence tied to the University of Georgia's research programs, making it worth considering for OPT candidates in research-focused roles.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
F-1 OPT work must be directly related to your field of study, so qualifying roles in biotech and pharma generally include research associate, bioprocess engineer, regulatory affairs specialist, clinical data analyst, quality assurance scientist, and computational biology roles. Positions requiring degrees in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or pharmaceutical sciences align most clearly. STEM OPT extension eligibility applies to many of these roles, potentially extending your authorization period by 24 months.
How do I find biotech and pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can search F-1 OPT-friendly biotech and pharma positions in Georgia without sifting through listings that don't apply to you. Beyond job boards, networking through Georgia Bio events, Emory's career office, and Georgia Tech's industry partnerships surfaces openings that aren't always publicly posted. Targeting employers with existing OPT hiring history meaningfully improves your chances of a straightforward sponsorship process.
Are there any Georgia-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in biotech and pharma?
Georgia does not impose state-level restrictions on OPT employment, but biotech and pharma roles often involve controlled substances, biosafety protocols, or export-controlled research, which can add background check or clearance requirements that affect OPT timelines. Companies in regulated environments like pharmaceutical manufacturing also tend to have more structured onboarding tied to FDA compliance, so confirming your EAD card arrival and start date alignment with your employer's HR process early is important. STEM OPT extension requires a formal training plan filed with your DSO.