Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Science and research E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Oak Ridge, and Memphis, where employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital recruit internationally. The state's federally funded research infrastructure and life sciences sector make it a consistent source of specialty occupation roles for Australian professionals.
Find Science & Research JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 15+ Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee.
Get Access To All Jobs
INTRODUCTION
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Manager/Specialty Account Manager - Rare Disease
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for representing UPLIZNA to physicians and health care professionals, establishing product sales, and performing total territory account management.
The Specialty Account Manager is responsible for providing account management support to accounts within a specific geography in the designated marketplace with a focus on issues specific to their designated accounts. The SAM acts as central account manager; responsible for driving product demand and coordinating relevant field teams to address account needs.
- Develops a comprehensive and effective territory business plan aimed at achieving and exceeding annual sales goals established by sales and business unit leadership.
- Promotes UPLIZNA within approved labeling in a comprehensive, fair and ethical manner that is consistent with industry specific and corporate legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Addresses issues related to access, pull-through, and reimbursement by coordinating with key stakeholders and matrix team members.
- Develops strong customer relationships by better understanding the customer’s needs and goals and communicating those needs and goals to other team members.
- Consistently meets or exceeds corporate sales goals.
- Communicates territory activity in an accurate and timely manner as directed by management.
- Drive product demand among targets through education on disease state and product information.
- Provides feedback to sales and business unit leadership, colleagues, and other internal departments about changing environment and results.
- Adheres to the Company’s compliance policies and guidelines as well as any other applicable guidelines, including but not limited to the PhRMA code.
- Must be able to work closely with patient services and market access team members, and understand their roles, to achieve overall business goals.
- Coordinate between accounts and relevant Amgen field teams to support full range of account needs.
- Educate healthcare professionals and office staff on site of care options.
- Attends medical congresses and society meetings as needed.
- Manages efforts within assigned promotional and operational budget.
- Maximizes use of approved resources to achieve territory and account level goals.
- Successfully completes all Company training classes.
- Completes administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Functions as a contributing member of a high-performance team.
- Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications (Account Manager – Level 4)
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
OR
Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
OR
High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
Basic Qualifications (Specialty Account Manager – Level 5)
Doctorate degree & 2 years of collective account management experience, sales, & commercial experience
OR
Master’s degree & 6 years of collective account management experience, sales, & commercial experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of collective account management experience, sales, & commercial experience
OR
Associate degree & 10 years of collective account management experience, sales, & commercial experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in a role involving reimbursement navigation, site of care education, and/or patient access coordination.
- Experience promoting a product that requires extensive coordination with office staff, infusion centers, and patient services teams.
- Proven ability to build strong customer relationships, educate on complex disease states, and adapt communication to diverse audiences.
- Buy-and-bill experience with documented success and/or biologic/infusion experience strongly preferred.
- Sales experience in Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Hematology, Neurology, and/or rare/specialty disease states preferred.
- Site of care and reimbursement experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred.
- Pharma account management selling experience essential; must be able to coordinate across field teams to address full range of account needs.
- Approximately 80% travel (may vary by territory), including some overnight and weekend commitments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is (Account Manager – Level 4) $154,736 - $183,900 (Specialty Account Manager – Level 5) $160,397 - $190,628. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
- Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Amgen's application deadline is 5/30/2026 for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
LOCATION
Location: US - Tennessee - Nashville-Davidson; US - Tennessee - Chattanooga; US - Tennessee - Knoxville
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Science & Research Job Roles in Tennessee
See all Science & Research Jobs in Tennessee
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Science & Research Jobs in TennesseeScience & Research Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which science and research companies sponsor E-3 visas in Tennessee?
Tennessee's most active E-3 sponsors in science and research include Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Life sciences companies in the Nashville and Memphis corridors also file Labor Condition Applications for research roles. Sponsorship activity varies by hiring cycle, so checking DOL LCA disclosure data gives the most current picture of which employers are actively filing.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Oak Ridge leads for federally funded basic research, anchored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex. Nashville is the strongest market for clinical and biomedical research, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers and health sciences institutions. Memphis is a significant hub for pediatric and oncology research through St. Jude. Knoxville also attracts research roles tied to the University of Tennessee system and nearby federal facilities.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
Roles that typically qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Tennessee's research sector, these commonly include research scientists, computational biologists, data scientists, laboratory researchers, nuclear engineers, clinical research coordinators with relevant degrees, and postdoctoral researchers. The E-3 specialty occupation requirement means the position must normally require a specific degree, so generalist or technician roles without a degree requirement are less likely to qualify.
How do I find science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate lists science and research roles in Tennessee filtered for employers with verified E-3 LCA filing history, so you can focus on positions where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process. This is more targeted than general job searching, since E-3 eligibility depends on both the role qualifying as a specialty occupation and the employer being willing to file the Labor Condition Application. Filtering by Tennessee and the science and research category on Migrate Mate surfaces the most relevant active opportunities.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in Tennessee's research sector?
Tennessee hosts several DOE-funded national laboratories where security clearance requirements can affect the hiring timeline and, in some cases, limit eligibility for non-U.S. nationals in certain roles. Researchers should confirm that a specific position is open to Australian nationals before applying. For academic and hospital-based research roles, institutions like Vanderbilt and UTHSC are experienced with E-3 filings, but timelines still depend on the employer's HR and legal process rather than any state-level requirement.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 science & research jobs in Tennessee?
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.