Biotech & Pharma H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio's biotech and pharma sector are concentrated around Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where employers like Battelle, Cardinal Health, and Procter & Gamble have active research and development operations. Ohio's life sciences ecosystem, anchored by major research universities and a growing biopharma manufacturing base, supports steady demand for international talent in scientific and technical roles.
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To strengthen and support our up-and-coming launches within US Rare Disease Organization (RDO), we are seeking an Account Executive Sr. - Neuromuscular (AE) for our Cleveland territory. The AE is an expert on the practices, delivery networks, and patient populations within their territory.
They will represent UCB in the communities we serve as we strive toward transforming the lives of those living with Rare Diseases. Playing an integral role in identifying and building collaborative relationships with physicians and clinics, the AE embraces and executes marketing and sales strategies. They will master brand messaging, targeting, and digital technology to deliver persuasive, high-impact customer experiences tailored to distinct user segments while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Major Accountabilities
- Consistently exceed territory sales objectives while operating with the highest level of ethics and integrity
- Advocate for Rare Disease patients and serve as the authority on the various tools and resources UCB offers to support physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers.
- Create and execute strategic business plans reflecting a thorough understanding of the local market conditions.
- Master targeted disease states which include a deep understanding of patient journeys, standards of care and treatment drivers.
- Continuously expand expertise of all treating and referring physicians, as well as payers, hospital systems, pharmacies, labs, and other components of the care continuum; maintain awareness and remain attentive to the dynamics between different stakeholders that influence patient treatment decisions.
- Maintain strong relationships within the payer landscape to ensure providers are informed on coverage and reimbursement status; collaborate with the payer access team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are working with the most-up-to-date information to maximize access and affordability for patients using UCB products.
- Foster strong relationships with patient advocacy groups and partner to support appropriate patient education and disease state awareness activities in the community.
Interested? For this position, you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of field-based experience in sales, account management, and/or field reimbursement in biopharmaceuticals or healthcare, inclusive of 5+ years in a competitive specialty market segment
- 4+ years of Rare Disease experience in pharmaceuticals/Biologics Field experience with Buy-and-Bill medical benefits, Specialty Pharmacy, and HUB delivery models
- Verifiable record of sustained high sales performance and achievement in top 30% nationally
- Experience/involvement in successful product launches
- The ability to maximize impact of multichannel/digital tools and strategy/tactics with territory HCPs
- Command of key medical, scientific, and healthcare concepts, language, and practices related to neurology and rare diseases
- Experience serving a variety of call points – academic centers, community-based care, hospitals, and private office practices
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years rare/orphan drug experience in competitive market.
- Significant CNS/neuroscience sales experience (to include epilepsy); Oncology, Hematology and/or Specialty reimbursement products requiring Specialty Pharmacy knowledge and expertise.
- Participation in recent successful product launches.
- Experience in supporting biologic therapy administered by a designated health care provider.
- Promotional product experience with REMS requirements.
Note: This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $160,000 - $210,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
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
To strengthen and support our up-and-coming launches within US Rare Disease Organization (RDO), we are seeking an Account Executive Sr. - Neuromuscular (AE) for our Cleveland territory. The AE is an expert on the practices, delivery networks, and patient populations within their territory.
They will represent UCB in the communities we serve as we strive toward transforming the lives of those living with Rare Diseases. Playing an integral role in identifying and building collaborative relationships with physicians and clinics, the AE embraces and executes marketing and sales strategies. They will master brand messaging, targeting, and digital technology to deliver persuasive, high-impact customer experiences tailored to distinct user segments while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Major Accountabilities
- Consistently exceed territory sales objectives while operating with the highest level of ethics and integrity
- Advocate for Rare Disease patients and serve as the authority on the various tools and resources UCB offers to support physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers.
- Create and execute strategic business plans reflecting a thorough understanding of the local market conditions.
- Master targeted disease states which include a deep understanding of patient journeys, standards of care and treatment drivers.
- Continuously expand expertise of all treating and referring physicians, as well as payers, hospital systems, pharmacies, labs, and other components of the care continuum; maintain awareness and remain attentive to the dynamics between different stakeholders that influence patient treatment decisions.
- Maintain strong relationships within the payer landscape to ensure providers are informed on coverage and reimbursement status; collaborate with the payer access team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are working with the most-up-to-date information to maximize access and affordability for patients using UCB products.
- Foster strong relationships with patient advocacy groups and partner to support appropriate patient education and disease state awareness activities in the community.
Interested? For this position, you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of field-based experience in sales, account management, and/or field reimbursement in biopharmaceuticals or healthcare, inclusive of 5+ years in a competitive specialty market segment
- 4+ years of Rare Disease experience in pharmaceuticals/Biologics Field experience with Buy-and-Bill medical benefits, Specialty Pharmacy, and HUB delivery models
- Verifiable record of sustained high sales performance and achievement in top 30% nationally
- Experience/involvement in successful product launches
- The ability to maximize impact of multichannel/digital tools and strategy/tactics with territory HCPs
- Command of key medical, scientific, and healthcare concepts, language, and practices related to neurology and rare diseases
- Experience serving a variety of call points – academic centers, community-based care, hospitals, and private office practices
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years rare/orphan drug experience in competitive market.
- Significant CNS/neuroscience sales experience (to include epilepsy); Oncology, Hematology and/or Specialty reimbursement products requiring Specialty Pharmacy knowledge and expertise.
- Participation in recent successful product launches.
- Experience in supporting biologic therapy administered by a designated health care provider.
- Promotional product experience with REMS requirements.
Note: This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $160,000 - $210,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
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 & pharma companies sponsor H-1B visas in Ohio?
Several large employers in Ohio have documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories in the biotech and pharma space. Cardinal Health, headquartered in Dublin, regularly files for roles in regulatory affairs, data science, and supply chain. Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus sponsors researchers and life sciences professionals. Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati files petitions for scientific and R&D positions. Smaller CROs and medical device firms across the state also appear in DOL disclosure data.
Which cities in Ohio have the most biotech & pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Columbus is Ohio's largest hub for biotech and pharma H-1B roles, driven by Battelle, Cardinal Health's operations, and proximity to Ohio State University's research programs. Cincinnati follows closely, with Procter & Gamble and a cluster of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. Cleveland supports life sciences hiring through its medical device sector and institutions affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. Smaller concentrations exist in Dayton and Toledo, particularly in manufacturing and quality assurance roles.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Ohio's biotech and pharma industry are those classified as specialty occupations, meaning they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Common qualifying positions include research scientists, biomedical engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, bioinformatics analysts, quality assurance managers, clinical research associates, and computational biologists. General laboratory technician roles or positions where any bachelor's degree is acceptable may not meet the specialty occupation standard without additional documentation.
How do I find biotech & pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters biotech and pharma listings in Ohio by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have actually filed petitions rather than guessing. You can browse roles by city, job function, and employer, which is particularly useful in Ohio where sponsoring companies are spread across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Searching through Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually cross-referencing DOL disclosure data.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in biotech & pharma?
Ohio does not have state-level visa programs, so all H-1B sponsorship follows federal USCIS rules regardless of location. One practical consideration is that Ohio's biotech sector includes a significant number of contract research organizations and smaller startups, some of which may have less experience navigating H-1B petitions than larger pharmaceutical firms. Candidates evaluating smaller employers should confirm the company has existing immigration counsel and a track record of successful sponsorship before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B biotech & pharma jobs in Ohio?
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.