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Kansas business development professionals find visa sponsorship opportunities primarily in Wichita's aviation and manufacturing sector, Kansas City's growing tech and financial services corridor, and with major employers like Koch Industries, Garmin, and Spirit AeroSystems. The state's central location and expanding corporate headquarters make it a viable market for internationally sponsored BD roles.
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Requisition ID 173104
Posted 06/10/2026
Marketing
United States
Kansas
Overland Park
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Travel 25% of time
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173104 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Work visa sponsorship is available for this position.
At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.
GPVA plays an integral role in positioning Hill’s in the global profession as a scientific, innovative and credible partner who is engaged in improving the health of dogs and cats, and in supporting the profession. The Senior Manager, Professional Innovation is part of the Global Professional and Veterinary Affairs team (GPVA) and has primary responsibility for representing the voice of the veterinary profession from a global perspective in all aspects of innovation. This role reports to the Senior Director, Scientific Affairs & Innovation and gathers and leverages feedback from internal/external veterinary healthcare team members and works closely with colleagues in the global growth and innovation team (GGIT) and cross-functional partners, including Science & Technology (S&T), regulatory, legal, and regional/global PVA. This role supports innovation (Horizon 1-3) from ideation to product launch and deployment in the field, and holds responsibility for the medical architecture of one of Hill’s Innovation verticals.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Technical Content SME to translate clinical study data from GCNC, Product Design & Research, and Innovation into core "Technical Scientific Logic".
- Hand off this medical blueprint via comprehensive Innovation Summaries and Clinical Evidence Reports (CERs) to the GPVA education & communication teams and Global Marketing.
- Deliver high-level technical content utilized for commercial and educational assets.
- Provide professional and key thought leader input to GGIT and S&T to support product ideation.
- Grow therapeutic nutrition, communicate product superiority, and exhibit scientific leadership as the architect developing "Gold Standard" nutritional protocols for complex segments.
- Define the medical logic that allows the veterinary profession to standardize care across hospitals.
- Gather global internal feedback and serve as the voice of the profession across all phases of innovation from concept to launch.
- Win the professions’ trust, usage, and recommendations by applying disease-centric strategies to grow Hill’s nutritional opportunities.
- Partner closely with the GGIT and global/regional PVA teams to support key therapeutic categories, build key thought leader advocacy, and execute global product launches.
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans that drive endorsement and recommendation of Hill’s products.
- Create materials and educational opportunities that inspire internal confidence in new products at launch.
- Keep product information up to date for selected focus areas.
- Serve as a Global Spokesperson by creating and delivering presentations that educate the veterinary healthcare team about the support behind Hill’s products.
- Communicate about innovative products at conferences/congresses and serve as a Medical Association Liaison and "Technical Expert" for top-to-top clinical discussions with specialized medical boards.
- Provide strategic input for long-term (H2/H3) innovation in respective categories.
Required Qualifications:
- DVM or equivalent degree
- 8+ years in primary veterinary practice, or 6+ years in residency training and practice if a veterinary specialist.
- Board certification alongside previous experience in the animal health industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in related sciences
- Board certification in veterinary clinical nutrition or internal medicine (with an emphasis on cats and dogs)
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Which companies sponsor visas for business development professionals in Kansas?
Koch Industries in Wichita, Garmin in Olathe, Sprint (now part of T-Mobile) in Overland Park, and Spirit AeroSystems have histories of sponsoring skilled foreign nationals. Mid-sized firms in agricultural technology, aviation supply chain, and financial services in the Kansas City metro also file H-1B visa petitions for business development roles, particularly when candidates have specialized industry expertise or bilingual capabilities serving international markets.
Which visa types are most common for business development professional roles in Kansas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for business development professionals in Kansas, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or a technical discipline relevant to the employer's industry. The O-1A is an option for candidates with documented extraordinary achievement in their field. TN visas cover Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management consultant or economist categories where the role aligns.
Which cities in Kansas have the most business development professional sponsorship jobs?
Overland Park and Kansas City (Kansas side) generate the highest concentration of business development sponsorship activity, driven by corporate headquarters and technology companies clustered in the Johnson County corridor. Wichita follows closely, where aviation manufacturers and energy sector firms recruit BD professionals with engineering or industrial backgrounds. Lawrence and Manhattan see occasional openings tied to university-affiliated research commercialization and agricultural technology ventures.
How to find business development professional visa sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to employers actively sponsoring visas, so you can search for business development professional roles in Kansas without sorting through postings that won't support your immigration needs. The platform covers the Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City metro areas where sponsorship-willing employers are most concentrated. Filtering by role and state narrows results to companies with a demonstrated history of H-1B and related filings for BD positions.
Are there state-specific or role-specific considerations for business development professionals seeking sponsorship in Kansas?
Business development roles must qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules, meaning the position must genuinely require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Generic sales or account management titles sometimes face USCIS scrutiny. In Kansas, employers in aviation, agricultural technology, and energy tend to frame BD roles around technical product lines, which strengthens specialty occupation arguments. Kansas does not impose state-level visa or employment restrictions beyond standard federal requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored business development professional jobs in Kansas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.