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Job Title: Area Business Manager, Gastroenterology, Jacksonville, FL
Location: Jacksonville, FL
About the Job
Sanofi focuses on developing specialty treatments for debilitating diseases that are often difficult to diagnose and treat, providing hope to patients and their families. Sanofi has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases, oncology, immunology, and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Sanofi's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represents groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine.
At Sanofi, we are committed to the growth of our people, connected in purpose by career, life and health. The Area Business Manager (ABM) is responsible for engaging Gastroenterologist and other key customers within an assigned geography and presenting clinically focused selling messages to create and grow revenue and to consistently deliver product goals related to Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
The ABM will demonstrate initiative, drive, independence, and take ownership for meeting and exceeding individual business goals. This will be accomplished by driving performance and delivering results in a compliant manner with a high degree of integrity strictly following all Sanofi US policies and in compliance with all policies and procedures governing the promotion of pharmaceutical/biological products in the US.
We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
- Engage Gastroenterology/Immunology customers within assigned geographical territory and deliver clinically focused message to introduce, launch, grow brand-share and revenue and to consistently deliver on product goals.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other key field-based stakeholders such as Regeneron Sales Professional counterparts, Medical Science Liaisons, Field Reimbursement and Market Access teammates, Thought Leader Liaisons, and others in their territory to proactively address customer needs, identify market dynamics and trends, develop strategies which support brand and corporate objectives, and ensure optimal account success within their assigned geography.
- Develop strong working relationships with Gastroenterology experts in assigned geography as well as biologic coordinators, office staff and other important health care personnel and key patient advocacy support groups as directed.
- Drive results by identifying key opportunities and developing strategic business plans to generate product utilization and grow territory business.
- Plan, organize, and execute local promotional speaker programs and activities.
- Maximize budget allocated to the geographic territory to support execution of strategies and tactics and generate/grow the business.
- Participate and help lead initiatives to support sales success as assigned (e.g. participate in industry related congresses, local and regional meetings and medical conferences).
- Own business opportunities within respective geographic area, which includes coordination and calling upon large group practices and other key targets to drive overall product results.
- Establish relationship with thought leaders in assigned territory. Primary objective is to drive industry leading customer value.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 3+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales experience.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information.
- Ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary - additional travel may be required within the assigned territory.
- Proven success and positive track record of consistent sales performance in complex markets with diverse customer segments operating with a high degree of integrity within compliance guidelines.
- Ability to operate as a “team player” in cooperation with collaboration partners and internal colleagues to reach common goals.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years selling sub-cutaneous self-injectable (or office administered IV) biologics in a complex and competitive market.
- 2+ years selling experience in Gastroenterology strongly preferred.
- Launch experience in specialty care and biologics strongly preferred.
- Alliance/matrix partnership experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrate advanced clinically based selling skills.
- Results oriented with a proven track record of success with product launches.
- Experience with in-servicing and training office staff, nurses and office managers.
- Demonstrate a passion and learning aptitude for science and is proactive in strengthening knowledge related to disease-state, treatment options and healthcare trends.
- Highly organized with strong account management skills.
- Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.
This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program. Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Area Business Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies sponsor Area Business Managers most consistently. These employers have dedicated immigration teams and established LCA processes, making the sponsorship experience smoother than with smaller regional employers.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Area Business Manager must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles with strategic P&L responsibility and specialized product knowledge are stronger candidates than general sales management positions with broad degree requirements.
Ask about the employer's H-1B or E-3 history early
Before investing time in a lengthy interview process, ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored this role before. Employers with prior LCA filings for Area Business Manager titles carry significantly lower legal risk for your petition.
Understand how your territory structure affects the LCA
Area Business Managers often cover multiple states or regions. Your employer's Labor Condition Application must list all work locations, and prevailing wage requirements apply per location. Multi-state roles add complexity, so confirm your employer's immigration attorney is familiar with this.
Australian nationals should consider the E-3 pathway first
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and is renewable indefinitely. Area Business Manager roles at companies already familiar with E-3 sponsorship can move from offer to visa stamp significantly faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions.
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Find Area Business Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Business Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. H-1B sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or life sciences. Area Business Manager roles with strategic account responsibilities and specialized product knowledge generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication.
Which industries sponsor Area Business Managers most often?
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies are the most frequent sponsors, followed by consumer goods and technology companies with regional sales structures. These industries employ large numbers of Area Business Managers, have established immigration infrastructure, and regularly file LCAs for this title. You can browse sponsoring employers in these industries directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles with confirmed sponsorship availability.
What degree do I need for an Area Business Manager visa sponsorship?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, life sciences, or a closely related field. For pharmaceutical and medical device roles, a degree in biology, chemistry, or a health science is often preferred alongside business coursework. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument, though several years of highly specialized experience in the industry can sometimes supplement the academic credential.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Area Business Manager role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you are maintaining valid H-1B status and have been in the U.S. lawfully. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and a certified LCA. If the job duties or territory structure differ significantly from your original petition, USCIS may scrutinize whether the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How does a multi-state territory affect my visa petition?
When an Area Business Manager role covers multiple states, the employer must file a Labor Condition Application listing all primary work locations and meet prevailing wage requirements for each. If you spend significant time working in a state not listed on the original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended LCA. This is a common compliance issue in field-based roles, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel has experience managing multi-location petitions before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Area Business Manager jobs?
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.
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