Top 10 Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies Sponsoring Green Cards

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 5, 2026 · 4 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 September 5, 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 Science & Research. AbbVie develops and commercializes immunology, oncology, and neuroscience medicines.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management455
    • Science & Research359
    • Business Development341
    • Sales249
    • Account Management237

    +2,429 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie975 open
    Manufacturing Operator III
    Waco, Texas · On-site
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    Director, Engineering Architecture and Enablement
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Thought Leader Liaison
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Specialty Representative, GI Care
    Toms River, New Jersey · On-site
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    Manager, R&D Capital & RCE Lifecycle
    North Chicago, 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 Cloud & DevOps and Compliance & Legal. GRAIL develops early cancer detection tests using next-generation sequencing and data science.

    Open roles by team

    • Cloud & DevOps6
    • Compliance & Legal4
    • Software Engineering4
    • Engineering (Non-Software)4
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4

    +35 roles across other teams

    Open roles at GRAIL14 open
    GRAIL Galleri Consultant
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida · On-site
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    Director, International Regulatory Affairs
    US Virgin Islands · Hybrid
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    Senior Corporate Counsel/ Associate Director, Compliance
    Sunnyvale, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Accountant
    Sunnyvale, California · Hybrid
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    Vice President, People
    Sunnyvale, 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 Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals discovers and commercializes RNA interference therapeutics for rare diseases.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management10
    • Compliance & Legal6
    • Warehouse & Logistics4
    • Business Development4
    • Marketing3

    +15 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Alnylam7 open
    Associate Scientist II
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Associate Director, US HCP Marketing, Digital Strategy
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Director, Global Medical Affairs Technology
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    VP, Global Strategic Sourcing
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Assoc Director, CRM Product Owner
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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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 Project & Program Management and Data Science & Analytics. Jazz Pharmaceuticals develops medicines in sleep medicine, oncology, and neuroscience.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management32
    • Data Science & Analytics26
    • Consulting & Strategy18
    • Technical Program Management18
    • Compliance & Legal16

    +115 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Jazz Pharmaceuticals50 open
    Manager, Customer Analytics & Insights
    San Diego, California · Remote
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    Associate Director, Leadership Development and Skills Enablement
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hybrid
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    Senior Medical Director, Oncology
    Palo Alto, California · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Tax
    Palo Alto, California · Hybrid
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    Manager, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance
    Palo Alto, California · 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 Data Science & Analytics and Cloud & DevOps. Exelixis discovers and develops small molecule therapies for cancer treatment.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics8
    • Cloud & DevOps5
    • Software Engineering5
    • Compliance & Legal2
    • AI & Machine Learning2

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Exelixis6 open
    AI and Agentic Engineer Associate
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    Contracts Manager II
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    Associate Engineer
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    Director, AI and Agentic Engineering
    Alameda, California · On-site
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    AI and Agentic Engineer II
    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 Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. Ancestry provides DNA testing, genealogy research, and consumer genomics services.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics9
    • Software Engineering7
    • Cloud & DevOps3
    • Marketing3
    • Project & Program Management3

    +24 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Ancestry13 open
    Applied AI Science Co-op
    Remote · Remote
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    Software Engineer
    Draper, Utah · Hybrid
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    Archival Digitization Specialist
    Manhattan, New York · On-site
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    Content Writer
    Remote · Remote
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    Archival Digitization Supervisor
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site
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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 Project & Program Management and Business Development. Boehringer Ingelheim researches and manufactures prescription medicines across multiple therapeutic areas.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management29
    • Business Development25
    • Sales22
    • Customer Success20
    • Account Management20

    +129 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Boehringer Ingelheim57 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 Business Development and Project & Program Management. Eisai is a research-driven pharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and oncology.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development28
    • Project & Program Management21
    • Healthcare Administration20
    • Science & Research14
    • Sales13

    +106 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Eisai52 open
    Global Logistics Coordinator
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), Account Executive
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs
    Nutley, New Jersey · Hybrid
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    Cost Accountant
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Medical Science Liaison
    Tampa, Florida · On-site
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  13. 10
    Melaleuca

    Melaleuca

    WellnessBiotechnologyManufacturing
    6Green Card approvals

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

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations26
    • Marketing20
    • Warehouse & Logistics16
    • Project & Program Management15
    • Design (UX & Creative)10

    +108 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Melaleuca59 open
    Corporate Travel Agent
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Bilingual Customer Service- Spanish Speaking
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Graphic Design Intern
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Packaging Engineer
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Warehouse - Inventory Specialist
    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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