Regional Account Executive Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Regional Account Executive roles are actively sponsored under the H-1B visa and O-1 visa categories by mid-size and enterprise companies across tech, SaaS, and healthcare. Employers typically require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field to support a specialty occupation petition. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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.
Regional Accounts Executive
Duties: Lead and oversee the pricing and contracting process as account executive; Review and oversee term sheets and lead request for proposals (RFPs) as needed to provide pricing offers to Manager Care Organization (MCO) customers; Set strategy of the contract between Amgen and its customer, specifically owning the contracting strategy and execution for Medicaid accounts; Maintain an understanding of key MCO customer's financials, growth drivers, membership, mergers and acquisitions, and end customers for Medicaid accounts; Inform the pricing analytics team of customer-specific information and trends that are critical to provide quarterly financial estimates for each customer; Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Market Access, customer, Legal, and other teams; Support requests by senior leadership for product and customer related business analytics and strategy; Manage the pricing and contracting process in conjunction with Amgen’s sales team, legal and other stakeholders; Build and implement strategic account plans aligned with customer policy, objectives, and Amgen’s access priorities; Serve as a key field resource supporting Sales and Market Access teams by communicating payer trends, identifying pull-through opportunities, and addressing access barriers; Actively contribute customer insights and policy updates to internal partners, including Brand, Value & Access, and Marketing teams; and Leverage Amgen’s business tools and analytics platforms to evaluate access performance, identify trends, and guide strategic investments. May telecommute. Position requires up to 25% of travel to various unanticipated worksites throughout the US (national).
Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or related field & 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a finance-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:
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Pricing strategies and tactics and knowledge of pricing analytics;
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Understanding legal contract and pricing documents;
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Interpret and apply regulations in legal issues such as contract execution, compliance, or dispute resolution;
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Commercial experience or experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment using Microsoft Office Suite, data monitoring, analysis, or validation skills;
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Knowledge of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotechnology sales and marketing industry; and
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Financial analysis related to pricing and performing advanced analyses in Microsoft Excel.
Job type: Full Time position. The annual salary for this position in the U.S. is $184,402.00– $217,848.00 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles, other incentive compensation.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. 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, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
- A 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
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
LOCATION
Location: US - California - Thousand Oaks
CONTACT
Interested candidates please apply via https://careers.amgen.com/en/search-jobs and search for job # R-244959
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
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.
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Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
SaaS and enterprise software companies sponsor Regional Account Executives at higher rates than most industries. Their established legal infrastructure and recurring sponsorship history makes H-1B petitions for this role significantly more straightforward to process and approve.
Align your degree to the business function
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the role. A degree in business administration, marketing, or communications strengthens your specialty occupation case considerably. Degrees in unrelated fields can create petition vulnerabilities that an attorney should address early.
Quantify your revenue impact in applications
Sponsors evaluating Regional Account Executives want evidence of territory performance. Concrete metrics like quota attainment percentage, deal size, and pipeline contribution demonstrate the specialized value you bring, which also supports employer justification during the H-1B petition process.
Understand that regional scope affects sponsorship willingness
Employers sponsoring a Regional Account Executive are committing to a geography-specific hire. Companies with established regional operations and dedicated legal budgets are far more likely to sponsor than startups still defining their sales territories and headcount strategy.
Get clarity on timing before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October start. If you're interviewing outside that window, confirm whether the employer will use premium processing or explore a cap-exempt pathway before you accept any offer with a sponsorship expectation attached.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-screened sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate's job board surfaces Regional Account Executive roles specifically from employers with active visa sponsorship programs. Filtering by sponsorship type saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company won't support your visa situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Account Executive role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition depends on how the employer frames the role. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Employers who define the role around strategic account management, business development analysis, or market strategy, and who list a specific degree requirement in the job posting, tend to have stronger petition outcomes than those with generic sales descriptions.
What degree do I need for a Regional Account Executive to get visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field is the standard. USCIS looks for a logical connection between your degree field and the job duties. If your degree is in an unrelated area, your employer's attorney may use a combination of education and work experience to satisfy the specialty occupation standard, though this adds complexity to the petition.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor a Regional Account Executive?
Enterprise software, SaaS platforms, medical devices, and financial services sponsor Regional Account Executives most consistently. These industries have legal departments or outside counsel experienced in H-1B visa filings, and they hire in volume, which makes individual sponsorship decisions less operationally disruptive. Startups with fewer than 50 employees sponsor far less frequently. You can find employer-verified listings on Migrate Mate filtered by sponsorship status.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Regional Account Executive candidate?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in a lottery each March, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. If you're not selected, you'll need to wait for the next registration cycle. Some Regional Account Executive employers qualify for cap-exempt filing, typically nonprofits or certain research institutions, which bypasses the lottery entirely. Australian citizens should also evaluate the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and no annual cap backlog.
Can I negotiate visa sponsorship as a condition of my Regional Account Executive offer?
Yes, and it's worth raising during the offer stage rather than after you've accepted. Ask specifically whether the company has sponsored H-1B or other work visas before, whether they use outside immigration counsel, and whether sponsorship costs are covered by the company. Employers who have done this before treat it as a standard HR process. Those who haven't may need more lead time or may push back on cost, which is important to know before you commit.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional 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.