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 222 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 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 Healthcare Administration. AbbVie develops and commercializes pharmaceutical therapies across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management228
- Healthcare Administration173
- Project Management166
- Sales156
- Account Management123
+2,301 roles across other teams
Open roles at AbbVie781 openBrowse 776 more roles at AbbVieApplyProgram ManagerMettawa, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior ServiceNow ArchitectBranchburg, New Jersey · On-siteApplyDigestive Account ExecutiveChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyMarketing Manager IIMettawa, Illinois · On-siteApplyMarketing Manager I/II, HCP - Oral MigraineMettawa, 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 Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. The Broad Institute conducts genomic and biomedical research to advance understanding and treatment of human disease.
Open roles by team
- Laboratory Research16
- Biotech & Life Sciences15
- Project & Program Management10
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research9
- Project Management8
+52 roles across other teams
Open roles at Broad Institute27 openBrowse 22 more roles at Broad InstituteApplyLaboratory Specialist ICambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyDirector, Cell Factory OperationsBurlington, Massachusetts · HybridApplyResearch Associate IICambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyProject ManagerCambridge, Massachusetts · HybridApplySoftware Engineer 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 Healthcare Administration and Data Science. Tempus AI applies artificial intelligence and data analytics to clinical and genomic data for precision medicine.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration20
- Data Science15
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research12
- Data Science & Analytics11
- Partnerships & Business Development9
+75 roles across other teams
Open roles at Tempus AI35 openBrowse 30 more roles at Tempus AIApplyClinical Account Executive - Columbus, OHColumbus, Ohio · RemoteApplySenior Quality EngineerRedwood City, California · On-siteApply(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington)Oregon · RemoteApplyMRD Clinical Account Executive, Orange CountyCalifornia · RemoteApplyManager, BiostatisticsCalifornia, California · Remote Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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GenScript
BiologicsGene SynthesisBiotech21H-1B approvalsGenScript had 21 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Business Strategy and Product Management. GenScript provides life science research tools and biologics development services, including gene synthesis and protein engineering.
Open roles by team
- Business Strategy5
- Product Management5
- Laboratory Research5
- Biotech & Life Sciences5
- Strategy & Corporate Development5
+53 roles across other teams
Open roles at GenScript21 openBrowse 16 more roles at GenScriptApplyAI Researcher InternPiscataway, New Jersey · RemoteApplyWarehouse Material Transfer SpecialistPiscataway, New Jersey · On-siteApplySenior Java EngineerRemote · RemoteApplySales Account Manager, Catalog ProductsPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyHTP Production Associate Scientist - Automation WorkflowsPiscataway, New Jersey · On-site - 05
Allen Institute
NeuroscienceResearchCell Biology18H-1B approvalsAllen Institute had 18 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Cloud & DevOps and Cloud Engineering. The Allen Institute is a nonprofit research organization focused on brain science, immunology, and cell biology.
Open roles by team
- Cloud & DevOps6
- Cloud Engineering4
- Laboratory Research4
- Software Engineering4
- Biotech & Life Sciences4
+53 roles across other teams
Open roles at Allen Institute16 openBrowse 11 more roles at Allen InstituteApplySenior Software EngineerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplySoftware Engineer III, Cloud ServicesSeattle, Washington · HybridApplyScientific Program ManagerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyDevOps Engineer IIISeattle, Washington · HybridApplyEducation & Engagement Specialist IISeattle, Washington · Hybrid - 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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Boehringer Ingelheim
PharmaceuticalsDrug DevelopmentResearch17H-1B approvalsBoehringer Ingelheim had 17 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Sales and Customer Success. Boehringer Ingelheim is a global pharmaceutical company researching and manufacturing medicines for human and animal health.
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 openBrowse 55 more roles at Boehringer IngelheimApplyPCP/Endo Business SpecialistGreenville, North Carolina · On-siteApplyAD, Alignment and Incentive CompDuluth, Georgia · On-siteApplySr. System Account ExecutiveChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyAdministrative Assistant IV/VRidgefield, Connecticut · HybridApplySR Specialist, QC Lab GeneralFremont, California · On-site - 07
Ancestry
Consumer GenomicsData ScienceBiotechnology17H-1B approvalsAncestry had 17 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Ancestry operates a consumer genetics and family history platform powered by DNA testing and genealogical databases.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering6
- Data Science & Analytics6
- Data Science4
- Product Management3
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)3
+17 roles across other teams
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Pfizer
PharmaceuticalsVaccinesDrug Discovery16H-1B approvalsPfizer had 16 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Clinical Trials & Medical Research. Pfizer discovers, develops, and manufactures medicines and vaccines across a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration4
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research4
- Clinical Trials2
Open roles at Pfizer4 openBrowse 3 more roles at PfizerApplyVP, Global Head of StatisticsPennsylvania · On-site - 09
Legend Biotech
Cell TherapyOncologyManufacturing10H-1B approvalsLegend Biotech had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. Legend Biotech develops and manufactures cell therapy products, including CAR-T therapies for hematologic malignancies.
Open roles by team
- Laboratory Research22
- Biotech & Life Sciences21
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research19
- Clinical Trials17
- Project & Program Management14
+133 roles across other teams
Open roles at Legend Biotech56 openBrowse 51 more roles at Legend BiotechApplyMaintenance Specialist I/IIRaritan, New Jersey · On-siteApplyUpstream Principal Scientist, Vector BiologyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyVP, Head of Preclinical DevelopmentSomerset, New Jersey · On-siteApplySr. CSV/CQV SpecialistRaritan, New Jersey · On-siteApplyExecutive Director, Head of External EngagementBridgewater, New Jersey · On-site - 10
Incyte
OncologyDrug DiscoveryBiopharmaceuticals10H-1B approvalsIncyte had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule and biologic therapies in oncology and inflammation.
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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. The selection rules and the filing costs have both changed recently, so check where things stand before you plan around either.
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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 222 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.