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Washington DC's biotech and pharma sector is anchored by federal health agencies, research hospitals, and policy-driven life sciences firms. Organizations like MedImmune, Emergent BioSolutions, and various NIH-affiliated contractors regularly hire international talent on F-1 OPT. Roles in regulatory affairs, clinical research, and bioinformatics are particularly active for OPT candidates in this market.
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Get Access To All JobsInstitutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke/Thrombosis | Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC 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 6/5/2026.
LI-US
YOUR APPLICATION
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.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : District of Columbia : Washington || United States : District of Columbia : Residence Based
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 870537
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke/Thrombosis | Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC 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 6/5/2026.
LI-US
YOUR APPLICATION
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.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : District of Columbia : Washington || United States : District of Columbia : Residence Based
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 870537
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington DC?
Emergent BioSolutions, MedImmune (an AstraZeneca subsidiary), and several NIH-affiliated contract research organizations are among the employers in the DC area that have hired F-1 OPT candidates in biotech and pharma roles. Government contractors and health policy consulting firms tied to federal agencies also participate in OPT sponsorship, particularly for research and regulatory positions.
Which areas in Washington DC have the most biotech and pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Most biotech and pharma OPT activity in the DC area concentrates along the I-270 corridor in Maryland, particularly in Rockville and Gaithersburg, which house a high density of life sciences firms. The DC proper area also offers opportunities through federal health agencies and their affiliated contractors, while Northern Virginia contributes roles in health tech and bioinformatics.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Washington DC?
Roles that align with STEM-designated degree programs qualify for standard 12-month OPT and, where applicable, a 24-month STEM OPT extension. In the DC biotech and pharma market, this commonly includes positions in regulatory affairs, clinical data management, bioinformatics, lab research, pharmacovigilance, and quality assurance. The role must be directly related to your field of study to be authorized under OPT.
How do I find biotech and pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry. Searching the biotech and pharma category for Washington DC on Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have sponsored international hires before, which significantly narrows your search compared to general job boards. You can also filter by role type to match your degree field for STEM OPT eligibility.
Are there any DC-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
Washington DC's biotech and pharma hiring is heavily influenced by proximity to federal agencies like the FDA and NIH, which shapes the types of roles available. Some positions at government contractors may have citizenship or security clearance requirements that exclude F-1 OPT holders. It's worth confirming eligibility with the employer early in the process, as these restrictions vary by contract and agency.