Top 10 Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies Sponsoring Green Cards

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The top 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsoring green cards include AbbVie, GRAIL, and Alnylam, spanning drug discovery, genomics, RNA therapeutics, and specialty pharmaceuticals. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 118 green card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For candidates in research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and bioinformatics, green card sponsorship at these employers means lawful permanent residence tied directly to your role, with no annual renewal cycle once approved.

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Which biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsor the most green cards?

Ranked by Green Card approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    PharmaceuticalsImmunologyOncology
    23Green Card approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 23 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any biotech and pharmaceutical company on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Healthcare Administration. AbbVie develops and commercializes immunology, oncology, and neuroscience medicines.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management228
    • Healthcare Administration173
    • Project Management166
    • Sales156
    • Account Management123

    +2,301 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie781 open
    Program Manager
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Senior ServiceNow Architect
    Branchburg, New Jersey · On-site
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    Digestive Account Executive
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Marketing Manager II
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Marketing Manager I/II, HCP - Oral Migraine
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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  2. 02
    GRAIL

    GRAIL

    BiotechnologyGenomicsData Science
    20Green Card approvals

    GRAIL sponsored 20 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Customer Success. GRAIL develops early cancer detection tests using next-generation sequencing and data science.

    Open roles by team

    • Healthcare Administration7
    • Customer Success6
    • Partnerships & Business Development6
    • Data Science4
    • Specialized Engineering4

    +85 roles across other teams

    Open roles at GRAIL27 open
    Senior Engineer Operational Excellence
    Durham, North Carolina · On-site
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    Manager Biosample Operations
    Durham, North Carolina · On-site
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    Senior Scientist
    Durham, North Carolina · On-site
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    Data Analytics Engineer 1
    Durham, North Carolina · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Email/SMS and CRM
    Menlo Park, California · Hybrid
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  3. 03
    Alnylam

    Alnylam

    RNA TherapeuticsRare DiseaseBiotechnology
    12Green Card approvals

    Alnylam sponsored 12 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Partnerships & Business Development and Business Development. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals discovers and commercializes RNA interference therapeutics for rare diseases.

    Open roles by team

    • Partnerships & Business Development32
    • Business Development30
    • Sales29
    • Enterprise Sales29
    • Account Management29

    +58 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Alnylam39 open
    VP, Global Strategic Sourcing
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Senior Associate Scientist
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Assoc Director, CRM Product Owner
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Lab Computing and Facilities Technology
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Business Account Executive
    Detroit, Michigan · On-site
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  5. 04
    Jazz Pharmaceuticals

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals

    PharmaceuticalsNeuroscienceOncology
    12Green Card approvals

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored 12 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Project & Program Management. Jazz Pharmaceuticals develops medicines in sleep medicine, oncology, and neuroscience.

    Open roles by team

    • Healthcare Administration21
    • Project & Program Management20
    • Project Management19
    • Clinical Support18
    • Data Science & Analytics11

    +140 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Jazz Pharmaceuticals52 open
    Specialty Sales Consultant
    Tucson, Arizona · Remote
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    Director, Global Commercial Finance Business Partner
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hybrid
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    Director, Head of Campaign Orchestration
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hybrid
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    Executive Assistant
    San Diego, California · Hybrid
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    Medical Science Liaison
    Springfield, Illinois · Hybrid
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  6. 05
    Incyte

    Incyte

    BiopharmaceuticalsOncologyResearch
    11Green Card approvals

    Incyte sponsored 11 employees for green cards in the last year. Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology and inflammation drug discovery.

    No open roles at Incyte on Migrate Mate right now. Sponsorship activity is seasonal, so check back soon.

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  7. Editor’s note

    What a high approval count does and doesn't tell you

    A high approval count tells you an employer has the process, the lawyers, and the budget to sponsor. It does not tell you your odds for your specific role: a company with hundreds of engineering approvals may never have filed for a marketing hire. Two things this data cannot tell you are who covers the filing fees and how quickly a company moves. Neither is public, so ask both when you get to the offer.

  8. 06
    Exelixis

    Exelixis

    OncologyDrug DiscoveryBiotechnology
    9Green Card approvals

    Exelixis sponsored 9 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Clinical Trials. Exelixis discovers and develops small molecule therapies for cancer treatment.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management16
    • Clinical Trials13
    • Project Management13
    • Healthcare Administration13
    • Clinical Trials & Medical Research13

    +98 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Exelixis37 open
    Clinical Development Medical Director
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Principal Scientist
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    Clinical Supply Chain Director
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    Senior Oncology Account Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Executive Director, Biologics Innovation & Strategy
    Alameda, California · On-site
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  9. 07
    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    GenomicsConsumer TechData Science
    9Green Card approvals

    Ancestry sponsored 9 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Ancestry provides DNA testing, genealogy research, and consumer genomics services.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering6
    • Data Science & Analytics6
    • Data Science4
    • Product Management3
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)3

    +17 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Ancestry9 open
    Product Manager
    Draper, Utah · Hybrid
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    Senior Product Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Principal Design Engineer
    Draper, Utah · Hybrid
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    Lead Product Designer
    Draper, Utah · Hybrid
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    Content Publishing Specialist
    Draper, Utah · Hybrid
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  11. 08
    Boehringer Ingelheim

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    PharmaceuticalsManufacturingResearch
    8Green Card approvals

    Boehringer Ingelheim sponsored 8 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Sales and Customer Success. Boehringer Ingelheim researches and manufactures prescription medicines across multiple therapeutic areas.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales23
    • Customer Success22
    • Account Management20
    • Project & Program Management20
    • Partnerships & Business Development18

    +151 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Boehringer Ingelheim60 open
    PCP/Endo Business Specialist
    Greenville, North Carolina · On-site
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    AD, Alignment and Incentive Comp
    Duluth, Georgia · On-site
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    Sr. System Account Executive
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Administrative Assistant IV/V
    Ridgefield, Connecticut · Hybrid
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    SR Specialist, QC Lab General
    Fremont, California · On-site
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  12. 09
    Eisai

    Eisai

    PharmaceuticalsNeurologyOncology
    8Green Card approvals

    Eisai sponsored 8 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Partnerships & Business Development and Sales. Eisai is a research-driven pharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and oncology.

    Open roles by team

    • Partnerships & Business Development27
    • Sales24
    • Account Management24
    • Business Development24
    • Revenue Operations & Enablement23

    +139 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Eisai58 open
    Neurology Account Specialist
    Anaheim, California · On-site
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    Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Oncology
    Nutley, New Jersey · Hybrid
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    MSL/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neurology (Alzheimer's Disease)
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Oncology Sales Specialist
    Tampa, Florida · On-site
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    Senior Manager, Global Labeling
    Nutley, New Jersey · On-site
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    Browse 53 more roles at Eisai
  13. 10
    Melaleuca

    Melaleuca

    WellnessBiotechnologyManufacturing
    6Green Card approvals

    Melaleuca sponsored 6 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Marketing. Melaleuca manufactures and sells wellness products including nutritional supplements and personal care items.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management10
    • Marketing9
    • Manufacturing Operations8
    • Quality Control6
    • Business Analysis6

    +128 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Melaleuca49 open
    Store Coordinator
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Bilingual Customer Service
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Quality Production Specialist
    Knoxville, Tennessee · On-site
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    Customer Service- French Speaking
    Rexburg, Idaho · On-site
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    Digital Program Manager
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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How Green Card sponsorship works

Green Card sponsorship starts with the employer. Once you have an offer, the employer works with immigration counsel to file the required labor certification and petition with USCIS on your behalf.

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Biotech and Pharmaceutical Green Card Sponsors: Frequently Asked Questions

Which biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsor the most green cards?

AbbVie sponsors the most, with 23 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by GRAIL (20) and Alnylam (12). Across the 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 118 Green Card approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?

Green card sponsorship through an employer typically requires qualifying under EB-2 or EB-3 preference categories. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability in your field. EB-3 covers skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience, with no minimum degree requirement. In both cases, the employer must first complete a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an immigrant petition with USCIS.

How much does it cost a company to sponsor a green card?

For an employment-based green card, the employer generally covers the PERM labor certification and the I-140 petition, which run into several thousand dollars plus legal fees; some later steps can fall to the employee. Government fees change periodically, so check the current figures before you rely on them.

How do I get Green Card sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To pursue green card sponsorship from a biotech or pharmaceutical employer, start by securing a permanent full-time position in a qualifying role. Your employer then files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Once certified, the employer files an I-129 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth, so candidates born in India or China should check the monthly Visa Bulletin to understand expected wait times.

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