Biotech & Pharma Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's biotech and pharma sector is anchored by major employers like 3M, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific, with growing hubs in the Twin Cities metro and Rochester. Companies here regularly sponsor Green Cards for research scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical development professionals. Competition is real, but qualified candidates in life sciences find meaningful opportunities across the state.
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INTRODUCTION
The Rheumatology Sales Consultant is responsible for implementing the Rheumatology sales and marketing plans to assure maximum distribution and market penetration of BIPI ILD products within BIPI guidelines, policies and directives. The Rheumatology Sales Consultant will conduct their business with key clinics and appropriate targeted Rheumatologist Clinicians and Allied Healthcare Professionals. The incumbent will have additional responsibilities for sales activities in teaching and community hospitals, federal and military hospitals. The Rheumatology Sales Consultant will manage a geography that may require overnight travel and occasional night and weekend meeting responsibilities.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains and utilizes product knowledge and highly effective selling skills in order to influence targeted health care professionals to support the use of BIPI promoted products. Executes brand strategies and business plans to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication/cooperation/coordination with internal BIPI employees.
- Develops clinic and customer pre-call plans to meet health care professionals' (HCP) and account needs. Builds valued discussion around HCP needs and opportunities. Fosters HCP network development and communication. Has accurate and timely follow-up discussions with HCP. Uses appropriate BIPI sales training techniques, supports and encourages exchange of scientific knowledge and dialogue thereby providing enhanced value and trust to the HCP through facilitation of patient management and decision-making process.
- Identifies key business needs and activities, establishes business plans to address territory business needs and actively involves Sr. Associate Director, Clinical Educator, Payer Relations Managers, and other BI internal support personnel in the development, management and accomplishment of business strategies, plans and opportunities.
- Analyzes territory information to optimize HCP calls. Monitors and effectively reacts to local market conditions for changes that impact business.
- Develops plans to maximize Regional and National Speaker and other regional sales and marketing programs. Adjusts implementation plans on a regular basis (speaker development and management, advocate development, etc.). Creates opportunities that meet both territory and brand tactics.
- Utilizes sales data and supporting analysis to plan activity, monitors literature use, and maintains account and HCP records. Completes all administrative responsibilities in a timely fashion as directed by management. Successfully completes all sales training requirements.
- Identifies and develops Regional and National thought leaders, innovators and advocates to support BIPI products. Provides appropriate feedback and follow-up to speakers and attendees. Develops realistic plans to develop speakers and thought leaders. Initiates contacts and network-building among advocates and HCPs.
- Manages programs and budgets to stay within BI standards. Determines how to efficiently and effectively utilize Regional and National speakers and company resources by proactively working with Sr. Associate Director and Key Account Manager.
- Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, DEA, OSHA, PDMA, EPA, PhRMA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management. Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIPI's excellent reputation within the medical and pharmaceutical community.
- Provides consistent, timely and complete administrative duties and responsibilities. All expense reports, call reports, and communications are completed effectively and on time. Additionally, accepts responsibility and ownership of personal development while working closely with his/her Sr. Associate Director. Develops a personal development plan and ensures twice annual review with Sr. Associate Director.
- Demonstrates a complete knowledge of BIPI products and related marketplace, effective translation of product knowledge into the sales presentation and is customer focused with a priority directed towards providing solutions-based customer interactions. Encourages and receives requests from customers for expert technical information outside of standard visits thereby developing trust and subsequent value with customers.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates will be hired at the level commensurate with experience and/or skills.
Rheumatology Sales Consultant I
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience required; 2+ years of Specialty/Rheumatology experience preferred.
- Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
- Ability to travel with overnights and attendance at some weekend programs.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other relevant applications.
- Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
- Ability to translate key scientific information supporting product, competitors, science and marketplace to a broad range of customers.
- COMPENSATION DATA: The base salary range for Rheumatology Sales Consultant I is $102,400 to $153,600. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.
Requirements (continued)
Rheumatology Sales Consultant II
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience with a minimum of 3 years Specialty/Rheumatology experience required.
- Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
- Ability to travel with overnights and attendance at some weekend programs.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other relevant applications.
- Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
- Ability to translate key scientific information supporting product, competitors, science and marketplace to a broad range of customers.
- COMPENSATION DATA: The base salary range for Rheumatology Sales Consultant II is $128,000 to $192,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.
Requirements (continued)
Sr. Rheumatology Sales Consultant
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience with a minimum of 5-7 years Specialty/Rheumatology experience required.
- Track record of working within a high performing team and a cross functional matrix environment.
- Excellent communications, objective setting, and influencing skills.
- Requires at least 1 year prior experience demonstrating account management, leveraging HUB services, collaborating with clinical educators and specialty pharmacies, supporting reimbursement navigation, working individually outside a "pod" structure, fostering market development, regional Key External Expert (KEE) engagement & relationship management, linking KEEs with appropriate internal stakeholders, fluency in the inner networking and navigation of teaching institutions.
- Ability to travel with overnights and attendance at some weekend programs.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other relevant applications.
- Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
- Ability to translate key scientific information supporting product, competitors, science and marketplace to a broad range of customers.
- COMPENSATION DATA: The base salary range for Sr. Rheumatology Sales Consultant is $165,600 to $220,248. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.
Green Card Biotech & Pharma Job Roles in Minnesota
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Search Biotech & Pharma Jobs in MinnesotaBiotech & Pharma Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor Green Card visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest life sciences employers, including Medtronic, 3M, Boston Scientific, Pfizer's local operations, and Upsher-Smith Laboratories, have documented histories of Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification filings. University of Minnesota-affiliated research institutes and contract research organizations in the Twin Cities metro also sponsor permanent residency for research and scientific staff on a regular basis.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area accounts for the majority of Minnesota's biotech and pharma Green Card sponsorship activity, with significant concentrations in Plymouth, Fridley, and Arden Hills where medical device and pharmaceutical campuses are based. Rochester is a secondary hub, driven by Mayo Clinic and its affiliated research operations, which sponsor permanent residency for clinical and scientific roles.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Minnesota?
Roles requiring specialized education and skills are the most common candidates for Green Card sponsorship. In Minnesota's biotech and pharma sector, this includes research scientists, biostatisticians, regulatory affairs managers, clinical research associates, quality assurance specialists, and bioinformatics engineers. Most qualifying positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field, with many requiring advanced degrees.
How do I find biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lists biotech and pharma positions in Minnesota where employers are actively open to Green Card sponsorship. You can filter specifically by Green Card visa type and the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industry to surface relevant openings in cities like Minneapolis, Plymouth, and Rochester. Migrate Mate aggregates verified sponsorship-willing employers, saving you from sorting through listings that don't apply to your immigration situation.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in Minnesota's biotech & pharma industry?
Minnesota does not have a state-level immigration sponsorship program, so Green Card sponsorship in biotech and pharma follows federal PERM and I-140 processes. One relevant factor is that Minnesota's life sciences sector skews heavily toward medical devices, which means many roles are evaluated under EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. Prevailing wage determinations in the Twin Cities metro reflect a competitive market, which can affect how employers structure sponsorship timelines.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card biotech & pharma jobs in Minnesota?
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.