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Regional Lead roles attract H-1B visa and L-1 sponsorship from multinationals expanding U.S. operations. Most hiring companies require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation when regional oversight involves specialized management. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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US - California - Los Angeles; US - Minnesota - Minneapolis; US - Colorado - Denver; US - California - San Francisco; US - Texas - Dallas
JOB ID: R-242768
WORK LOCATION TYPE: Field Worker
DATE POSTED: Apr. 24, 2026
CATEGORY: Corporate Services
SALARY RANGE: 175,958.50 USD - 238,061.50 USD
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.
Regional Lead Patient Access (Neuro) - Rare Disease
West Territory Coverage: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver. Ideally, candidate would reside in the territory area stated above.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role the Regional Lead Patient Access will be responsible for leading and managing a team of field-based Patient Access Liaison, ensuring the group meets business and personal development objectives. The objectives of the Patient Access team are to listen to patients, interpreting their specific needs and providing friendly, professional and well-informed answers to their logistical questions. The Regional Lead will provide input on the strategic direction of the business. They will coordinate with Area Sales Directors to facilitate appropriate teamwork between the team and their sales partners with regard to joint team priorities, strong communication, and healthcare provider education Amgen By Your Side services.
- Lead and manage a team of patient access liaisons.
- Accountable for the performance, training, and compliance of the team.
- Develop key performance metrics appropriate to the team’s efforts and company business objectives.
- Track each team member’s performance against key metrics.
- Develop each team member individually as needed in order to fulfill the role in each region.
- Work with Hub Services, Case Managers, AllCare Care Managers, Patient Engagement Marketing and Training to support patient access to medications.
- Ensure the team has appropriate fundamental and ongoing training and expertise.
- Identify new patient needs throughout the year and work with cross-functional teams to communicate those needs effectively.
- Coordinate team participation in national and local patient meetings and events.
- Oversee and support patient programs, if applicable, to satisfy current patient educational needs.
- Develop presentations on the group objectives and performance as needed, at least quarterly.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree and 2 years of Patient Access experience OR
- Masters Degree and 4 years of Patient Access experience OR
- Bachelors Degree and 6 years of Patient Access experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the pharma or medical industry
- People management experience or proven initiative and success developing toward people management (Ex: mentoring/training, demonstrated leadership, elevating knowledge and performance of others)
- Experience in rare diseases and/or applicable disorders preferred
- Facility with key performance metrics and data analysis
- Previous patient educator or patient access experience
- Previous experience calling on patients and/or healthcare providers
- Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
- Knowledge of insurance, reimbursement, and foundation assistance within the healthcare industry
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and an ability to thrive in a cross-functional team setting
- Requires 50-75 % regional travel, including some overnight and weekend commitments.
- Excellent presentation and power point skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is 193,622.00 USD - 223,663.00. 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.
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline is 5/30; 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.
LOCATION:
US - California - Los Angeles; US - Minnesota - Minneapolis; US - Colorado - Denver; US - California - San Francisco; US - Texas - Dallas
JOB ID: R-242768
WORK LOCATION TYPE: Field Worker
DATE POSTED: Apr. 24, 2026
CATEGORY: Corporate Services
SALARY RANGE: 175,958.50 USD - 238,061.50 USD
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.
Regional Lead Patient Access (Neuro) - Rare Disease
West Territory Coverage: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver. Ideally, candidate would reside in the territory area stated above.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role the Regional Lead Patient Access will be responsible for leading and managing a team of field-based Patient Access Liaison, ensuring the group meets business and personal development objectives. The objectives of the Patient Access team are to listen to patients, interpreting their specific needs and providing friendly, professional and well-informed answers to their logistical questions. The Regional Lead will provide input on the strategic direction of the business. They will coordinate with Area Sales Directors to facilitate appropriate teamwork between the team and their sales partners with regard to joint team priorities, strong communication, and healthcare provider education Amgen By Your Side services.
- Lead and manage a team of patient access liaisons.
- Accountable for the performance, training, and compliance of the team.
- Develop key performance metrics appropriate to the team’s efforts and company business objectives.
- Track each team member’s performance against key metrics.
- Develop each team member individually as needed in order to fulfill the role in each region.
- Work with Hub Services, Case Managers, AllCare Care Managers, Patient Engagement Marketing and Training to support patient access to medications.
- Ensure the team has appropriate fundamental and ongoing training and expertise.
- Identify new patient needs throughout the year and work with cross-functional teams to communicate those needs effectively.
- Coordinate team participation in national and local patient meetings and events.
- Oversee and support patient programs, if applicable, to satisfy current patient educational needs.
- Develop presentations on the group objectives and performance as needed, at least quarterly.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree and 2 years of Patient Access experience OR
- Masters Degree and 4 years of Patient Access experience OR
- Bachelors Degree and 6 years of Patient Access experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the pharma or medical industry
- People management experience or proven initiative and success developing toward people management (Ex: mentoring/training, demonstrated leadership, elevating knowledge and performance of others)
- Experience in rare diseases and/or applicable disorders preferred
- Facility with key performance metrics and data analysis
- Previous patient educator or patient access experience
- Previous experience calling on patients and/or healthcare providers
- Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
- Knowledge of insurance, reimbursement, and foundation assistance within the healthcare industry
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and an ability to thrive in a cross-functional team setting
- Requires 50-75 % regional travel, including some overnight and weekend commitments.
- Excellent presentation and power point skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is 193,622.00 USD - 223,663.00. 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.
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline is 5/30; 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Regional Lead Jobs
Target multinationals with established U.S. entities
Companies with existing U.S. subsidiaries can sponsor Regional Lead roles under L-1A intracompany transferee visas, bypassing the H-1B lottery entirely. This path is fastest when you've worked for the parent company abroad for at least one year.
Document the specialty occupation clearly
USCIS scrutinizes management roles heavily. Your employer needs to show the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame the role around specialized business functions like market strategy, P&L oversight, or regulatory compliance for a defined region.
Demonstrate regional scope, not just team size
Sponsorship approvals for Regional Lead roles hinge on showing genuine managerial authority across geographies. Org charts, budget responsibility, and multi-state or multi-country reporting structures all strengthen your employer's petition and reduce RFE risk significantly.
Use O-1A if you have measurable impact credentials
Regional Leads with documented achievements, such as revenue growth targets exceeded, awards, or press coverage, may qualify for O-1A extraordinary ability visas. This path has no lottery and no annual cap, making it worth exploring with an immigration attorney before defaulting to H-1B.
Confirm your employer has sponsored similar roles before
Employers who have previously filed H-1B or L-1 petitions for management roles move faster and make fewer mistakes. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored Regional Leads or similar senior titles before accepting any offer contingent on visa approval.
Align your degree field with the role description
If your degree is in a field that doesn't obviously connect to regional business leadership, work with your employer to tailor the job description. Highlighting functions like financial analysis, operations management, or strategic planning creates a clearer specialty occupation argument for USCIS.
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Find Regional Lead JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can a Regional Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but it requires careful framing. USCIS does not automatically accept management titles as specialty occupations. Your employer must demonstrate the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in a field like business administration, finance, or a related discipline, and that the duties involve specialized knowledge beyond general management. Vague job descriptions that could be filled by any degree holder are the most common reason for RFEs on these petitions.
Is the L-1A visa a better option than H-1B for Regional Lead positions?
For Regional Leads transferring from a foreign affiliate or parent company, the L-1A is often stronger. It has no lottery, no annual cap, and is specifically designed for managers and executives. You need at least one year of full-time employment with the related foreign entity in the past three years, and the U.S. role must involve managing people, a function, or a key component of the organization.
What degree does a Regional Lead typically need for visa sponsorship?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the degree field and the role's core duties. A general studies or unrelated degree can still work if you have three years of progressive, specialized work experience for each year of missing education, but this requires additional documentation and carries more petition risk.
How does USCIS evaluate Regional Lead petitions compared to other management roles?
USCIS scrutinizes Regional Lead and similar management titles more heavily than technical roles because the specialty occupation standard is harder to establish for business positions. Approval rates improve significantly when the petition includes a detailed job description, an organizational chart showing subordinate headcount, evidence of budget authority, and documentation that the role requires a specific degree rather than a general one. Working with an experienced immigration attorney materially reduces RFE rates for these filings.
Where can I find Regional Lead jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Regional Lead roles from employers actively willing to sponsor work visas, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't engage international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship availability upfront saves significant time, especially if you're working against an OPT or visa deadline. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have a demonstrated track record of sponsoring management-level positions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Lead 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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