Regional Medical Director Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Regional Medical Directors typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1A visa sponsorship, as the role requires a medical degree (MD or DO) plus licensure, meeting USCIS specialty occupation and extraordinary ability standards. Most employers sponsor through H-1B, with cap-exempt health systems offering year-round filing. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About the Role:
We’re looking for Regional Director, US Field Medical – Central Region, on the Field Medical Affairs team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the National Senior Director, US Field Medical, you’ll be in a senior leadership role responsible for managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and driving the execution of field medical strategy across a designated geographic region. You will serve as the direct people manager for MSL team members, providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality scientific engagement and field medical excellence. This individual provides significant input into designing, developing, and implementing medical strategy for the field medical team in contribution to the broader strategic medical imperatives of the company.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you’ll have full accountability for direct personnel management of MSL team members, including leadership, performance management, recruiting, training, coaching, and directing field medical activities. You’ll also:
- Coach MSLs for individual growth and development, improving satisfaction, performance, and career progression in role
- Foster a high-performance culture through an effective learning environment
- Collaborate and partner with peer Regional Director(s) to communicate learnings, best practices, and insights
- Lead, execute, and deliver key results against Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Development, and corporate goals
- Ensure MSL team activities are aligned with company-wide strategic imperatives
- Oversee the MSL team's delivery of unbiased scientific exchange, including disease education, unmet needs, treatment landscape, and clinical evidence
- Ensure evidence generation activities (investigator-initiated trials, company-sponsored studies) are properly supported
- Drive actionable field insights gathered from HCP interactions back to internal stakeholders
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership, R&D, Commercial, and Clinical Development teams
- Serve as a bridge between the field and internal strategy functions and contribute to the development and refinement of field medical tactics and tools
Who You Are:
Basic Qualifications
You meet one of the following minimum education and experience requirements:
- Master's degree and 8 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical or therapeutic experience
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting the basic qualifications above, you will also possess some or all of the following:
- An advanced degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD, PA, NP) along with 5+ years of experience in relevant clinical or therapeutic experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as MSL and/or MSL leadership experience
- Experience leading field-based medicine or medical affairs projects and mentoring MSLs
- Effective presentation skills and advanced proficiency in interpersonal skills (listening, probing, persuasiveness, negotiation) are essential for engaging successfully and productively with HCPs, KOLs, external customers, field colleagues, and internal stakeholders
- Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving
- Knowledge of the PhRMA code of conduct, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, Promotional Regulations, and all laws and regulations that are applicable to the role
- Up to 80% travel
Where You’ll Work
This is a fully remote, field-based role. It can be performed effectively from the Central region while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Frequent travel for team meetings or events may be expected.
Travel Requirements
This position involves frequent travel up to 80%
Pay Range:
$204,000.00-278,000.00 Annual
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.
Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
- Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
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Target cap-exempt health systems first
Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers are exempt from the H-1B lottery. That means year-round filing with no April deadline pressure, a significant advantage for Regional Medical Director candidates.
Confirm your medical license covers the sponsor's states
Regional Medical Directors often oversee operations across multiple states. USCIS and the employer both require active licensure in the relevant jurisdictions before sponsorship proceeds, so verify license portability early in the process.
Document your administrative scope, not just clinical work
Sponsorship petitions for this role should emphasize strategic and operational responsibilities, budgets, physician oversight, quality programs. USCIS adjudicators look for evidence the position requires a specialized degree beyond general medical training.
Consider O-1A if you have recognized achievements
Published research, hospital leadership awards, speaking invitations, or peer-reviewed contributions can support an O-1A petition. This visa bypasses the lottery entirely and is increasingly common for senior physician executives with a strong professional record.
Ask about concurrent H-1B portability during job changes
If you already hold an approved H-1B, a new employer can file a concurrent or portability petition before your current status expires. You can begin the Regional Medical Director role as soon as the new petition is received by USCIS.
Get the LCA wage level confirmed before accepting an offer
Employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Confirm the LCA wage level reflects a senior leadership position, not a general physician classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Medical Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Regional Medical Director positions qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum an MD or DO degree for entry. USCIS consistently approves this job title under the specialty occupation standard given the direct requirement for advanced medical education and licensure.
Which visa types do employers typically sponsor for this role?
H-1B is the most common pathway, particularly through cap-exempt nonprofit and academic health systems that can file year-round. O-1A is a strong alternative for candidates with national or international recognition, published research, leadership roles in professional medical societies, or institutional awards. Some Canadian and Mexican physicians also qualify under the TN visa, which requires no petition and no lottery.
What degree and credentials does USCIS require for this position?
USCIS requires an MD or DO as the minimum qualifying degree. Board certification in a clinical specialty is standard in job descriptions and strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Active medical licensure in the states covered by the region is also required before the employer can file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor.
How competitive is H-1B approval for Regional Medical Directors compared to other roles?
Approval rates for physician and physician executive roles are among the highest of any H-1B job category because the degree requirement is unambiguous. The larger risk is lottery selection for cap-subject employers, not adjudication. Targeting cap-exempt health systems, which file outside the lottery, removes that uncertainty entirely. Migrate Mate filters sponsoring employers by cap-exempt status to help you prioritize applications.
Can I switch to a Regional Medical Director role on an existing H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If your current H-1B has been approved for at least 365 days and your I-140 is pending or approved, you can start work for a new employer as soon as they file the transfer petition. If your I-140 is not pending, the new employer files a standard H-1B transfer and you begin once USCIS issues a receipt notice and the LCA is certified.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Medical Director 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.