Top 10 Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsoring H-1B visas include AbbVie, Broad Institute, and Tempus AI, spanning drug discovery, genomics, and biological research across the U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sector. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 191 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. H-1B sponsorship at these employers means your employer files the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and the I-129 petition with USCIS, covering you for an initial three-year period with dual intent allowed, so you can pursue permanent residence while you work.
Which biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
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AbbVie
PharmaceuticalsImmunologyR&D51H-1B approvalsAbbVie had 51 H-1B petitions approved 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 pharmaceutical therapies across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management446
- Science & Research342
- Healthcare Administration224
- Data Science & Analytics219
- Compliance & Legal179
+2,275 roles across other teams
Open roles at AbbVie904 openSee all 904+ AbbVie H-1B jobsApplyDirector I, Study FeasibilityNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyHCP Marketing Manager I/II – DermatologyMettawa, Illinois · On-siteApplyAssociate Director, Clinical Process EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyStrategic Account ManagerSalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplyCommercial DirectorMettawa, Illinois · On-site - 02
Broad Institute
GenomicsResearchBioinformatics34H-1B approvalsBroad Institute had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Data Science & Analytics. The Broad Institute conducts genomic and biomedical research to advance understanding and treatment of human disease.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research44
- Data Science & Analytics20
- Project & Program Management5
- Business Development4
- Software Engineering3
+6 roles across other teams
Open roles at Broad Institute18 openSee all Broad Institute H-1B jobsApplyPostdoctoral AssociateCambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyDirector, Therapeutics Translational NeurobiologyCambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyClinical Research Program ManagerCambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySenior Licensing AssociateCambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyComputational Associate IICambridge, Massachusetts · Hybrid - 03
Tempus AI
Precision MedicineData ScienceOncology28H-1B approvalsTempus AI had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Business Development. Tempus AI applies artificial intelligence and data analytics to clinical and genomic data for precision medicine.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics17
- Business Development16
- Science & Research15
- Sales10
- Healthcare Administration10
+47 roles across other teams
Open roles at Tempus AI27 openSee all Tempus AI H-1B jobsApplyRegional Sales ManagerNevada · On-siteApplyClinical Account ExecutiveMaryland · On-siteApplyEnterprise Account ManagerRhode Island · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Sales OperationsChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Vice President, Medical AffairsNew York · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Allen Institute
NeuroscienceResearchCell Biology18H-1B approvalsAllen Institute had 18 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. The Allen Institute is a nonprofit research organization focused on brain science, immunology, and cell biology.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics2
- Software Engineering1
Open roles at Allen Institute1 openSee all Allen Institute H-1B jobsApplyScientist I - ML/AI Algorithms for Multimodal Foundational ModelsSeattle, Washington · Hybrid - 05
Boehringer Ingelheim
PharmaceuticalsDrug DevelopmentResearch17H-1B approvalsBoehringer Ingelheim had 17 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Project & Program Management. Boehringer Ingelheim is a global pharmaceutical company researching and manufacturing medicines for human and animal health.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal24
- Project & Program Management17
- Business Development17
- Manufacturing Operations16
- Healthcare Administration14
+97 roles across other teams
Open roles at Boehringer Ingelheim48 openSee all 48+ Boehringer Ingelheim H-1B jobsApplySenior Scientist - Non-Clinical Drug SafetyRidgefield, Connecticut · On-siteApplyPCP/Endo Business SpecialistGreensboro, North Carolina · On-siteApplySpecialist, QC Lab GeneralFremont, California · On-siteApplyExecutive Director, Corporate PartnershipsJohns Creek, Georgia · On-siteApplyMFG Senior/MasterFremont, California · On-site - 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.
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Legend Biotech
Cell TherapyOncologyManufacturing10H-1B approvalsLegend Biotech had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Compliance & Legal. Legend Biotech develops and manufactures cell therapy products, including CAR-T therapies for hematologic malignancies.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research30
- Compliance & Legal24
- Project & Program Management24
- Manufacturing Operations20
- Engineering (Non-Software)10
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at Legend Biotech52 openSee all 52+ Legend Biotech H-1B jobsApplyQC Stability CoordinatorSomerset, New Jersey · HybridApplyQA Warehouse Specialist IIIRaritan, New Jersey · On-siteApplyFacilities Planning and Digitalization SpecialistRaritan, New Jersey · On-siteApplySr. Manager Network Finance & StrategyBridgewater, New Jersey · HybridApplyManager, Network FP&ABridgewater, New Jersey · Hybrid - 07
Daiichi Sankyo
PharmaceuticalsOncologyR&D10H-1B approvalsDaiichi Sankyo had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Business Development and Project & Program Management. Daiichi Sankyo is a global pharmaceutical company specializing in oncology and cardiovascular drug development.
Open roles by team
- Business Development25
- Project & Program Management19
- Compliance & Legal18
- Healthcare Administration18
- Sales15
+83 roles across other teams
Open roles at Daiichi Sankyo45 openSee all 45+ Daiichi Sankyo H-1B jobsApplyOncology Territory ManagerAlbany, New York · On-siteApplyProject Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMCBasking Ridge, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAssociate Director, Oncology Account ManagementColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyAssociate Director, US Medical Affairs TrainingBasking Ridge, New Jersey · On-siteApplyDirector Financial Disbursements and Process OptimizationBasking Ridge, New Jersey · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Biomedical ResearchImmunologyNonprofit9H-1B approvalsOklahoma Medical Research Foundation had 9 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Nursing. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation conducts biomedical research across immunology, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research17
- Nursing4
- Healthcare Administration4
- Data Science & Analytics3
- Allied Health3
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation9 openSee all Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation H-1B jobsApplyResearch TechnicianOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyPostbaccalaureate Research ScholarOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyResearch Assistant ProfessorOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyPhysician-Scientist and Medical DirectorOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyPostdoctoral ScientistOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-site - 09
Melaleuca
WellnessFormulationConsumer Health8H-1B approvalsMelaleuca had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Marketing. Melaleuca formulates and sells wellness products including nutritional supplements and personal care items derived from natural ingredients.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations27
- Marketing20
- Project & Program Management10
- Customer Service9
- Customer Service & Support9
+100 roles across other teams
Open roles at Melaleuca58 openSee all 58+ Melaleuca H-1B jobsApplyFormulation Bulk ProcessorIdaho Falls, Idaho · On-siteApplyMaintenance SupervisorKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplySanitation TechnicianIdaho Falls, Idaho · On-siteApplyQuality Production Line CoordinatorRexburg, Idaho · On-siteApplyFrench Customer Service SpecialistRexburg, Idaho · On-site - 10
Revolution Medicines
OncologyDrug DiscoveryBiotech6H-1B approvalsRevolution Medicines had 6 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Science & Research. Revolution Medicines develops targeted therapies focused on RAS-driven cancers and oncogenic signaling pathways.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management144
- Science & Research118
- Compliance & Legal75
- Healthcare Administration59
- Consulting & Strategy57
+355 roles across other teams
Open roles at Revolution Medicines189 openSee all 189+ Revolution Medicines H-1B jobsApplySenior Manager, Clinical Biomarker OperationsSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyDirector, Marketing PDACSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyDirector, Medical CommunicationSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyAssociate Director, Compliance TrainingSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyScientist II, Process ChemistrySan Francisco Bay Area · On-site
How H-1B sponsorship works
H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them.
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Find 360,000+ H-1B jobsBiotech and Pharmaceutical H-1B Sponsors: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech and pharmaceutical companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
AbbVie sponsors the most, with 51 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Broad Institute (34) and Tempus AI (28). Across the 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 191 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a job offer in a specialty occupation, defined as a role that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Qualifying fields in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector include molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, and computational biology. The employer must be willing to file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf before you can begin work.
How much does it cost a company to sponsor an H-1B visa?
The employer pays the government filing fees, not the candidate. Base statutory fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on employer size and processing speed, plus legal costs. Recent policy changes have added significant fees for some petitions and the amounts have been in flux, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?
Securing H-1B sponsorship starts with a job offer from an employer prepared to sponsor. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying the offered wage meets prevailing wage standards, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. Because H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap, the selection process applies in most years, the rules and costs have changed recently, so check the current position before applying. Initial H-1B status covers three years, extendable to six, with dual intent permitted.