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National Account Executive roles qualify for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in enterprise sales regularly file Labor Condition Applications, making this a realistic path for international candidates with a qualifying degree and a job offer. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job Requisition ID: 2573
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the National Payer Accounts Executive (NPAE) is to develop and execute strategy and tactics for key national and select regional accounts. The NPAE will position DSI products for optimal access and usage within select market segments to drive growth and market share. This individual will have complete business ownership for assigned national and select regional accounts and facilitate access and reimbursement for DSI products across multiple channels (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Federal). This individual would serve as the primary point of contact responsible for: developing deep customer knowledge, communicating key customer insights and creating new innovative business opportunities for DSI. In conjunction with the Director, Payer Accounts, the NPAE is the single DSI point of contact within these assigned key accounts responsible for gaining and protecting access, driving growth of existing products, and maximizing the value and potential of new launch products and indications.
Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and enhance business relationships with assigned national and select regional accounts to ensure access and medical policy coverage that accomplishes company objectives for DSI’s existing portfolio, new launches, and indication expansions. The primary focus is on payer pharmacy decision maker and influencer relations, contract negotiations, and delivery of clinical and economic value. It also includes having the capability to network and build relationships with key influencers outside of pharmacy to obtain key payer insights/knowledge in order to identify and impact potential opportunities.
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Serve as a primary point/liaison between DSI and the assigned payer customer (i.e. clinical, medical, provider relations, marketing, contracting and other departments). Develop a comprehensive business plan which includes objectives, goals and tactics for assigned accounts. Maintain an accurate account profile of all key customer contacts and an overall profile of the account including; competitive messaging and contracting, key business priorities/insights, unique or innovative contract offerings, and sphere of influence/associations within the payer marketplace.
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Perform detailed account planning analysis to assess profitability and desirability of potential customer agreements before entering contractual relationships. Partner internally with Strategic Pricing and Contracting team to ensure payer insights are assessed and appropriately incorporated into payer pricing strategy and contract development.
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Understand the customers’ business needs and deliver product value propositions and key resources in order to secure and grow/maintain product portfolio and indication access. Demonstrate expertise as the subject matter expert on the assigned key payer accounts and serve in that capacity with internal DSI stakeholders.
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Master the market landscape, disease state, product clinical value, competition value, pricing, buy & bill end user provider business and reimbursement, payer and provider pathway impact and patient financial responsibilities and assistance programs impacting market access for DSI products. Use this mastery to appropriately build access through impact on policies, pathways, guidelines, and contracts.
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Partner with HOL Team and US Medical Team to engage customers with HEOR, PIE and product pipeline data to support DSI value propositions and identify potential value-based concepts for appropriate innovative contract discussions.
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Collaborate and consult with internal colleagues as appropriate on key payer or US Healthcare landscape issues that impact market access for commercial sale.
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Partner with Regional Oncology Account Directors (ROADs) and Managers (ROAMs), Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) and FRM Directors, Sales Leadership, Market Access and Brand Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Market Access Training as appropriate to ensure proper and effective implementation of all company and customer initiatives.
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Communicate and collaborate effectively and consistently in the CARE Team model to support key payer account knowledge and product access opportunities/challenges. Monitor and analyze account utilization and market share data for DSI products relative to competitors and develop tactics to enhance approach. Collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop strategic revenue access opportunities for national implementation. Use analytics and market insight tools to drive strategy and tactics.
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Track performance of existing initiatives and make sound business decisions to maximize efforts.
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Coordinate and manage the entire process for assigned key accounts at various stages of development and growth. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and facilitate pull through initiatives to increase utilization of DSI products.
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Collaborate with other National Payer Accounts Executives to share best practices and address new market issues that key customers are responding to as a result of health care reform or government policy.
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Partner with Contract Pricing & Strategy team to conduct financial modeling that supports sound business cases and develop appropriate PCSC requests in conjunction with contracting managers to support those key business cases.
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Attend national and regional DSI sales and Market Access meetings to deliver key payer account updates and insights. Attend key national and/or regional conferences/conventions to connect, network, and engage with national/regional account customers. Develops and maintains contacts within the industry to provide key payer account insights and information, understand the competitive landscape and gather information on specific laws, regulations or legislation. Perform routine administrative duties and special assignments properly and on a timely basis while maintaining compliance with all DSI policies and procedures. Consistently use the DSI CRM, Veeva, to appropriately record customer engagements; update customer key contacts, account information, business insights and account call progression objectives; and provide continuity of information flow for internal business account management and updates.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
MBA preferred
Experience Qualifications
7 or More Years Overall related experience required
4 or More Years Pharmaceutical Experience preferred
4 or More Years Account Management Experience and/or Sales Management Experience preferred
4 or More Years Payer Market Knowledge preferred
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time. May include some weekends due to conferences
Salary Range:
USD$192,800 - $289,200
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: National Payer Account Executive
Job Requisition ID: 2573
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the National Payer Accounts Executive (NPAE) is to develop and execute strategy and tactics for key national and select regional accounts. The NPAE will position DSI products for optimal access and usage within select market segments to drive growth and market share. This individual will have complete business ownership for assigned national and select regional accounts and facilitate access and reimbursement for DSI products across multiple channels (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Federal). This individual would serve as the primary point of contact responsible for: developing deep customer knowledge, communicating key customer insights and creating new innovative business opportunities for DSI. In conjunction with the Director, Payer Accounts, the NPAE is the single DSI point of contact within these assigned key accounts responsible for gaining and protecting access, driving growth of existing products, and maximizing the value and potential of new launch products and indications.
Responsibilities
-
Develop, maintain, and enhance business relationships with assigned national and select regional accounts to ensure access and medical policy coverage that accomplishes company objectives for DSI’s existing portfolio, new launches, and indication expansions. The primary focus is on payer pharmacy decision maker and influencer relations, contract negotiations, and delivery of clinical and economic value. It also includes having the capability to network and build relationships with key influencers outside of pharmacy to obtain key payer insights/knowledge in order to identify and impact potential opportunities.
-
Serve as a primary point/liaison between DSI and the assigned payer customer (i.e. clinical, medical, provider relations, marketing, contracting and other departments). Develop a comprehensive business plan which includes objectives, goals and tactics for assigned accounts. Maintain an accurate account profile of all key customer contacts and an overall profile of the account including; competitive messaging and contracting, key business priorities/insights, unique or innovative contract offerings, and sphere of influence/associations within the payer marketplace.
-
Perform detailed account planning analysis to assess profitability and desirability of potential customer agreements before entering contractual relationships. Partner internally with Strategic Pricing and Contracting team to ensure payer insights are assessed and appropriately incorporated into payer pricing strategy and contract development.
-
Understand the customers’ business needs and deliver product value propositions and key resources in order to secure and grow/maintain product portfolio and indication access. Demonstrate expertise as the subject matter expert on the assigned key payer accounts and serve in that capacity with internal DSI stakeholders.
-
Master the market landscape, disease state, product clinical value, competition value, pricing, buy & bill end user provider business and reimbursement, payer and provider pathway impact and patient financial responsibilities and assistance programs impacting market access for DSI products. Use this mastery to appropriately build access through impact on policies, pathways, guidelines, and contracts.
-
Partner with HOL Team and US Medical Team to engage customers with HEOR, PIE and product pipeline data to support DSI value propositions and identify potential value-based concepts for appropriate innovative contract discussions.
-
Collaborate and consult with internal colleagues as appropriate on key payer or US Healthcare landscape issues that impact market access for commercial sale.
-
Partner with Regional Oncology Account Directors (ROADs) and Managers (ROAMs), Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) and FRM Directors, Sales Leadership, Market Access and Brand Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Market Access Training as appropriate to ensure proper and effective implementation of all company and customer initiatives.
-
Communicate and collaborate effectively and consistently in the CARE Team model to support key payer account knowledge and product access opportunities/challenges. Monitor and analyze account utilization and market share data for DSI products relative to competitors and develop tactics to enhance approach. Collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop strategic revenue access opportunities for national implementation. Use analytics and market insight tools to drive strategy and tactics.
-
Track performance of existing initiatives and make sound business decisions to maximize efforts.
-
Coordinate and manage the entire process for assigned key accounts at various stages of development and growth. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and facilitate pull through initiatives to increase utilization of DSI products.
-
Collaborate with other National Payer Accounts Executives to share best practices and address new market issues that key customers are responding to as a result of health care reform or government policy.
-
Partner with Contract Pricing & Strategy team to conduct financial modeling that supports sound business cases and develop appropriate PCSC requests in conjunction with contracting managers to support those key business cases.
-
Attend national and regional DSI sales and Market Access meetings to deliver key payer account updates and insights. Attend key national and/or regional conferences/conventions to connect, network, and engage with national/regional account customers. Develops and maintains contacts within the industry to provide key payer account insights and information, understand the competitive landscape and gather information on specific laws, regulations or legislation. Perform routine administrative duties and special assignments properly and on a timely basis while maintaining compliance with all DSI policies and procedures. Consistently use the DSI CRM, Veeva, to appropriately record customer engagements; update customer key contacts, account information, business insights and account call progression objectives; and provide continuity of information flow for internal business account management and updates.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
MBA preferred
Experience Qualifications
7 or More Years Overall related experience required
4 or More Years Pharmaceutical Experience preferred
4 or More Years Account Management Experience and/or Sales Management Experience preferred
4 or More Years Payer Market Knowledge preferred
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time. May include some weekends due to conferences
Salary Range:
USD$192,800 - $289,200
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding National Account Executive Jobs
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation credential
Consular officers and USCIS scrutinize whether a National Account Executive role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Document how your business, marketing, or communications degree directly applies to enterprise sales strategy, contract negotiation, and account planning, not just general management.
Target enterprise-focused employers with LCA filing history
Companies managing large B2B portfolios across technology, healthcare, or manufacturing file LCAs more frequently for sales leadership roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified sponsorship history for account executive positions before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your base salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct occupation before negotiations close, accepting below the required wage tier can delay or invalidate your LCA certification.
Use TN status if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Canadian and Mexican nationals can qualify for TN status under the USMCA as a Management Consultant if the National Account Executive role involves strategic client oversight. Canadians can apply directly at the port of entry with an employer support letter and no prior petition filing.
Secure a written specialty occupation memo from your employer
Employers sometimes underestimate what USCIS needs to approve an H-1B for a sales role. Ask HR or outside counsel to prepare a specialty occupation memo explaining why the position requires a degree in a specific discipline, not just any bachelor's degree.
Align your OPT employment end date with the LCA start date
If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and your I-983 training plan must reflect actual account management duties. Confirm your OPT expiration date against the H-1B petition's requested start date to avoid an unauthorized gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a National Account Executive role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles focused on enterprise client strategy, complex contract management, or industry-specific solutions are stronger candidates than general sales positions. Your employer's job description and duties memo carry significant weight in the adjudication.
Which visa types are realistic for a National Account Executive seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if your employer is willing to sponsor and your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status as a Management Consultant. F-1 students with STEM OPT can work in this role if the employer is E-Verify enrolled and the training plan reflects account management responsibilities tied to a qualifying STEM degree.
What degree does a National Account Executive need for H-1B approval?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the job's duties, typically business administration, marketing, communications, or a field specific to the industry (such as engineering for a technical sales role). A general degree without a clear connection to the account executive's core responsibilities can trigger a Request for Evidence.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for National Account Executive roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for account executive and enterprise sales roles, searchable by location and role type. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to file Labor Condition Applications for this position type, rather than finding out late in the process.
Can a National Account Executive on H-1B change employers without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B petition is filed with USCIS, you don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. Keep copies of all filing receipts as proof of authorization during the transition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored National Account Executive 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.