Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin
Science and research E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Promega Corporation, and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. Madison leads for life sciences and biotechnology roles, while Milwaukee supports environmental and materials science positions. Australian researchers with a relevant degree and a qualifying specialty occupation job offer can apply directly at the consulate.
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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 thousands 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 solving complex challenges and driving meaningful impact for patients, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How might you defy imagination?
At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. As a global biotechnology leader, we collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative therapies that reach millions of patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
The Patient Access Liaison (PAL) is a field-based patient access and reimbursement specialist responsible for supporting patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and sites of care in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement pathways for Amgen therapies.
The PAL Manager serves as a key resource in helping stakeholders understand payer requirements, prior authorization processes, reimbursement considerations, and available patient support resources. The role focuses on ensuring timely and sustained access to therapy by addressing reimbursement barriers and providing education to patients and providers on coverage and financial assistance programs.
Working within a collaborative field environment, the PAL Manager partners with internal teams including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, Case Management, and Site of Care teams to support the patient journey. The role operates with independence in managing assigned patient cases and contributes field insights that inform broader access strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Access and Reimbursement Support
- Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies.
- Assist patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes.
- Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims.
- Provide education regarding coding and billing considerations relevant to therapy access.
Patient and Caregiver Engagement
- Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement.
- Secure written or electronic patient HIPAA authorization within assigned geography.
- Assess individual patient needs and provide education and resources that support access to therapy.
- Educate patients on coverage considerations and the steps required to obtain prior authorization.
- Provide information regarding co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs when appropriate.
Provider and Site-of-Care Education
- Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes.
- Provide information regarding common prior authorization requirements, coding considerations, and billing practices.
- Support healthcare providers and infusion centers in navigating reimbursement questions related to patient cases.
Access Issue Resolution
- Investigate patient access challenges before and after infusion.
- Support physician offices and sites of care in reviewing denied claims and identifying potential next steps.
- Escalate complex or systemic reimbursement issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Case Managers, and Site of Care teams to support patient access initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure appropriate resources are available to support patient access.
- Share field insights regarding payer policies and reimbursement challenges.
Compliance, Safety, and Operational Excellence
- Adhere to company policies, compliance guidance, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure activities align with HIPAA privacy requirements and internal compliance guidelines.
- Report adverse events and product complaints through established pharmacovigilance processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of activities and interactions in Amgen’s internal system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting buy-and-bill or infused pharmaceutical therapies
- Rare disease or orphan drug experience
- Clinical background such as nursing or allied health
- Understanding of reimbursement processes including prior authorization, appeals, and denied claims management
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with internal and OIG compliance guidelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage complex patient situations and resolve access barriers
- Experience working in cross-functional field teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, AI and relevant systems
- Access and reimbursement knowledge
- Prior authorization processes
- Healthcare reimbursement systems
- Coding and billing awareness
- Patient support program knowledge
- Compliance and privacy requirements
- Learning agility
- Decision quality
- Stakeholder engagement
- Ability to respond rapidly to urgent access needs to prevent treatment delays or lapses
- Ability to operate effectively in matrix field environments
- Travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range is from $158,394 - $185,578. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
LOCATION
US - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
US - Wisconsin - Madison
US - Wisconsin - Green Bay
Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline is 6/15; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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 thousands 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 solving complex challenges and driving meaningful impact for patients, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How might you defy imagination?
At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. As a global biotechnology leader, we collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative therapies that reach millions of patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
The Patient Access Liaison (PAL) is a field-based patient access and reimbursement specialist responsible for supporting patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and sites of care in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement pathways for Amgen therapies.
The PAL Manager serves as a key resource in helping stakeholders understand payer requirements, prior authorization processes, reimbursement considerations, and available patient support resources. The role focuses on ensuring timely and sustained access to therapy by addressing reimbursement barriers and providing education to patients and providers on coverage and financial assistance programs.
Working within a collaborative field environment, the PAL Manager partners with internal teams including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, Case Management, and Site of Care teams to support the patient journey. The role operates with independence in managing assigned patient cases and contributes field insights that inform broader access strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Access and Reimbursement Support
- Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies.
- Assist patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes.
- Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims.
- Provide education regarding coding and billing considerations relevant to therapy access.
Patient and Caregiver Engagement
- Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement.
- Secure written or electronic patient HIPAA authorization within assigned geography.
- Assess individual patient needs and provide education and resources that support access to therapy.
- Educate patients on coverage considerations and the steps required to obtain prior authorization.
- Provide information regarding co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs when appropriate.
Provider and Site-of-Care Education
- Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes.
- Provide information regarding common prior authorization requirements, coding considerations, and billing practices.
- Support healthcare providers and infusion centers in navigating reimbursement questions related to patient cases.
Access Issue Resolution
- Investigate patient access challenges before and after infusion.
- Support physician offices and sites of care in reviewing denied claims and identifying potential next steps.
- Escalate complex or systemic reimbursement issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Case Managers, and Site of Care teams to support patient access initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure appropriate resources are available to support patient access.
- Share field insights regarding payer policies and reimbursement challenges.
Compliance, Safety, and Operational Excellence
- Adhere to company policies, compliance guidance, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure activities align with HIPAA privacy requirements and internal compliance guidelines.
- Report adverse events and product complaints through established pharmacovigilance processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of activities and interactions in Amgen’s internal system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting buy-and-bill or infused pharmaceutical therapies
- Rare disease or orphan drug experience
- Clinical background such as nursing or allied health
- Understanding of reimbursement processes including prior authorization, appeals, and denied claims management
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with internal and OIG compliance guidelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage complex patient situations and resolve access barriers
- Experience working in cross-functional field teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, AI and relevant systems
- Access and reimbursement knowledge
- Prior authorization processes
- Healthcare reimbursement systems
- Coding and billing awareness
- Patient support program knowledge
- Compliance and privacy requirements
- Learning agility
- Decision quality
- Stakeholder engagement
- Ability to respond rapidly to urgent access needs to prevent treatment delays or lapses
- Ability to operate effectively in matrix field environments
- Travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range is from $158,394 - $185,578. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
LOCATION
US - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
US - Wisconsin - Madison
US - Wisconsin - Green Bay
Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline is 6/15; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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Search Science & Research Jobs in WisconsinScience & Research Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
Which science and research companies sponsor E-3 visas in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's strongest E-3 sponsorship activity in science and research comes from the University of Wisconsin System campuses, Promega Corporation in Madison, Exact Sciences, the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. These employers have established international hiring pipelines and regularly file Labor Condition Applications for research scientists, biostatisticians, and laboratory specialists.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Madison is Wisconsin's primary hub for science and research E-3 roles, driven by UW-Madison, affiliated research centers, and a dense cluster of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies along the University Research Park corridor. Milwaukee is the second-largest market, with strength in clinical research and environmental science. Marshfield and Green Bay have smaller but active research employment markets anchored by regional healthcare systems.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Wisconsin's science sector, positions that commonly qualify include research scientists, molecular biologists, biostatisticians, clinical research coordinators with relevant degrees, environmental scientists, and laboratory directors. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are less likely to qualify under USCIS guidelines.
How do I find science & research E-3 sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search: you can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface Wisconsin science and research employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. Because E-3 requires a Labor Condition Application before the visa application, Migrate Mate's DOL Labor Condition Application data helps you identify which employers have actually sponsored E-3 workers in research roles, not just those who say they're open to sponsorship.
Are there any Wisconsin-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in science and research?
Wisconsin's research economy is heavily tied to federal and state grant funding, which can affect hiring timelines at university and nonprofit research institutions. Employers dependent on federal grants are legally required to pay E-3 workers the prevailing wage, which you can verify through the OFLC Wage Search tool by occupation and county. Australian candidates should also confirm their degree meets USCIS specialty occupation standards, noting that three-year Australian bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 science & research jobs in Wisconsin?
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.