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Biotech is one of the most active H-1B visa sponsoring sectors in the U.S., with drug development, genomics, and clinical research roles consistently qualifying as specialty occupations. Employers from large pharma to early-stage biologics companies file LCAs regularly, making it a strong market for H-1B holders at every career stage.
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The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, while helping deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve.
Parexel’s defined Biotech Division offers opportunities for seasoned Project Management professionals with a strong background running global clinical trials in a variety of therapeutics. This group focuses specifically on Biotech clients and providing all areas of support to accommodate their unique needs. This is a great opportunity for those in the industry who prefer the flexibility, creatively and problem-solving mindset to successfully support this type of clients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Parexel has upcoming opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics including; Neurology, Oncology, Respiratory, Dermatology, Cardio, General Medicine and GLP-1 /Obesity.
Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day-to-day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field; advanced degree preferred, along with at minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions. Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director.
To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member’s growth. In addition, you need to be detailed-oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
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INTRODUCTION
The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, while helping deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve.
Parexel’s defined Biotech Division offers opportunities for seasoned Project Management professionals with a strong background running global clinical trials in a variety of therapeutics. This group focuses specifically on Biotech clients and providing all areas of support to accommodate their unique needs. This is a great opportunity for those in the industry who prefer the flexibility, creatively and problem-solving mindset to successfully support this type of clients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Parexel has upcoming opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics including; Neurology, Oncology, Respiratory, Dermatology, Cardio, General Medicine and GLP-1 /Obesity.
Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day-to-day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field; advanced degree preferred, along with at minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions. Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director.
To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member’s growth. In addition, you need to be detailed-oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Biotech
Verify your degree field matches the role
Biotech roles often require a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a directly related field. A general biology or chemistry degree may trigger an RFE if the job description demands a specific discipline. Confirm the match before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify biotech companies with active H-1B LCA filings for your specific role type. Prioritizing employers with consistent filing history cuts the time you spend on companies that have never sponsored.
Target STEM-classified biotech job codes
Biotech roles tied to SOC codes in life sciences and biological research carry stronger specialty occupation standing. Check O*NET to confirm the job zone and degree requirements for the specific title your offer uses before the I-129 is filed.
Ask about cap-exempt facility affiliations
Some biotech roles at research hospitals, nonprofit institutes, or university-affiliated labs qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask hiring managers directly whether the entity files under a cap-exempt designation.
Confirm LCA wage level before accepting an offer
DOL requires the LCA to certify a prevailing wage at or above the level for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV range for your SOC code before negotiating compensation.
Build a credential portfolio for RFE readiness
Biotech H-1B petitions draw RFEs when degree-to-role alignment isn't obvious. Compile transcripts, published research, patents, and any credential evaluations now so your employer's attorney can respond to USCIS within the 87-day window without scrambling.
H-1B Visa Biotech: Frequently Asked Questions
Do biotech roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most professional biotech roles qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as biochemistry, molecular biology, or biomedical engineering. USCIS evaluates the job description and the degree requirement, not the industry label. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to qualify. Your employer's attorney should document the degree-field connection explicitly in the I-129 petition.
How do I find biotech employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and role, so you can see which biotech companies have sponsored H-1B workers in titles similar to yours. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data quarterly, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by occupation code. This is more reliable than relying on a company's careers page, which rarely discloses sponsorship policy upfront.
Can I switch biotech employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change to a new biotech employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more. Outside of that, your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start work. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, not only after approval.
Does working at a biotech startup affect H-1B sponsorship?
Startups can sponsor H-1B visas, but USCIS scrutinizes the employer-employee relationship more closely when the petitioner is small or early-stage. The company must demonstrate it can pay the prevailing wage and that the role constitutes genuine specialty occupation work. Startups where you hold equity or have significant control over your own work direction can face additional RFEs about the nature of the employment relationship.
What happens to my H-1B status if my biotech employer is acquired?
If the acquiring company assumes the liabilities and assets of your employer through a successor-in-interest acquisition, your H-1B status typically continues without a new petition, provided your job duties and location don't change materially. However, if the acquisition is structured as an asset purchase rather than a merger, a new I-129 may be required. USCIS guidance on successor-in-interest applies, and your employer's attorney should confirm which scenario applies before the deal closes.