Biotech & Pharma Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota's biotech and pharma sector is anchored by employers such as Sanford Health and South Dakota State University's research programs, with Sioux Falls and Brookings as the primary hiring centers. Green Card sponsorship in this field typically follows the PERM labor certification route for research scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, and biomanufacturing roles requiring advanced degrees.
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Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant, Stroke/Thrombosis, Sioux Falls, SD
At Bayer, we’re reimagining what’s possible in healthcare—driven by our bold mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none." We’re launching a dynamic Institutional & Specialty Sales team to bring Asundexian, a next-generation stroke prevention therapy, to market. You, as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will have a rare opportunity to shape access, accelerate clinical adoption, and play a pivotal role in a high-profile neurology launch—delivering innovation to patients when it matters most.
This role will cover the geography of Sioux Falls, SD and candidates must be domiciled within the territory.
Why Join Bayer
- This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a new team launching Asundexian, an oral Factor XIa inhibitor.
- Access top-tier compensation, healthcare coverage, and financial security programs—including a 401(k) with up to 10% company contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Retiree Medical Account.
- Receive exceptional family support, including paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and adoption support.
- Employee discount on all Bayer Consumer Health products.
- Robust Performance-driven quarterly incentive.
- Bayer was named one of Fast Company magazine’s Most Innovative companies in Medicines and Therapeutics in 2026.
- We are committed to investing in digital tools to allow our team to work smarter and to harness the power of AI.
As an Institutional & Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant, you will:
- Drive clinical demand, education, and sales by communicating the value of Asundexian in stroke prevention.
- Lead formulary access by navigating P&T committees and influencing protocol adoption across health systems.
- Build strategic relationships with priority institutions, including key stakeholders at the institutions (i.e., C and D Suite and Head of Pharmacy, Head of Quality), and neurologists.
- Develop territory business plans based on local market insights and collaborate with internal teams to support a successful launch.
- Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of disease state, the marketplace, competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans, as well as possessing the analytical rigor to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges.
- Analyze competitive landscape and proactively identify opportunities and risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience selling into hospitals, health systems, or institutional accounts.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to meet customer credentialing and safety requirements.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field).
- Proven success in biotech, medical, or pharmaceutical sales in competitive environments, including experience launching new products and product indications.
- Deep understanding and significant experience working in stroke, anti-coagulation, neurology, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
- Experience selling in institutional and clinical settings, and navigating the P&T committee process.
- Experience in establishing and pulling-through in-patient to out-patient protocols.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $124,320 - $186,480. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 6-5-26.
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Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Location: United States : South Dakota : Sioux Falls
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 870665
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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor Green Card visas in South Dakota?
Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the region, has sponsored Green Cards for research and clinical positions. Pharmaceutical distribution and specialty biotech firms operating in Sioux Falls and Rapid City also appear in PERM labor certification filings. Because South Dakota's biotech sector is smaller than coastal hubs, sponsored roles tend to concentrate in research institutions, hospital-affiliated labs, and medical device manufacturers rather than large standalone pharma corporations.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls accounts for the largest share of biotech and pharma employment in South Dakota, driven by Sanford Health's research operations and a growing cluster of life sciences suppliers. Brookings is the second-most active city, anchored by South Dakota State University's agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences programs. Rapid City has a smaller but present medical and biotech employer base, particularly in diagnostics and healthcare technology.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in South Dakota?
Roles requiring a master's degree or doctorate in life sciences, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or biomedical engineering are the most common Green Card-sponsored positions. Research scientists, principal investigators, regulatory affairs managers, quality assurance specialists, and bioinformatics analysts typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 classifications. Positions with highly specialized requirements and limited domestic applicant pools are more likely to proceed through PERM labor certification, the standard pathway for employer-sponsored permanent residence.
How do I find biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for biotech and pharma roles in South Dakota that include Green Card sponsorship, drawing on DOL labor certification data to surface employers with verified sponsorship history. This is more targeted than a general job search because it filters out positions where sponsorship is unlikely. You can narrow results by city, role type, and degree requirement to match South Dakota employers actively filing PERM applications in the life sciences sector.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in South Dakota's biotech sector?
South Dakota has no state income tax, which affects total compensation calculations that employers use when benchmarking against DOL prevailing wage requirements under PERM. The state's relatively small biotech footprint means fewer competing PERM filings per occupation, but it also means fewer employers with established sponsorship infrastructure. Candidates targeting research-intensive roles should review prevailing wage levels for their specific Standard Occupational Classification code using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what certified wage offers in South Dakota look like before applying.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card biotech & pharma jobs in South Dakota?
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.