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Biotech is one of the most active H-1B 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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Get Access To All JobsAbout Tang Capital Management, LLC
Tang Capital Management, LLC (Tang Capital) is a life sciences-focused investment firm with offices in San Diego and New York.
Position Summary
Tang Capital is seeking an entry-level Biotechnology Research Analyst to join its New York office. The Analyst will support scientific, clinical, and strategic analyses across biotechnology assets and therapeutic areas, with a primary focus on drug development strategy for Tang Capital’s existing and future portfolio companies. This work may include evaluating therapeutic areas and competitive landscapes, assessing product opportunities, supporting indication selection, and contributing to clinical development and trial design strategies. The Analyst will also conduct financial analysis on biotechnology companies, drugs, and markets to support investment research.
This role requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex medical, scientific, clinical, and technical information, and to translate those insights into clear, concise written deliverables and presentations for senior leadership.
The Analyst will have a unique opportunity to develop hands-on operational experience in drug development through Tang Capital affiliates, while also gaining exposure to investment research and analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry or medicine required
- Exceptional academic track record
- Strong work ethic, high integrity, willingness to tackle any challenge and a tenacious desire to learn
- Strong organizational, quantitative, verbal, writing and editing skills with rigorous attention to detail and the ability to communicate directly and concisely
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and high-performance environment
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The estimated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $210,000, commensurate with experience and skills. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other incentive programs.
Tang Capital provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ physical, mental and financial health and includes employer sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement plan options and additional wellness and professional development programs.
Tang Capital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Tang Capital participate in E‑Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the E‑Verify process as part of their employment eligibility verification.
About Tang Capital Management, LLC
Tang Capital Management, LLC (Tang Capital) is a life sciences-focused investment firm with offices in San Diego and New York.
Position Summary
Tang Capital is seeking an entry-level Biotechnology Research Analyst to join its New York office. The Analyst will support scientific, clinical, and strategic analyses across biotechnology assets and therapeutic areas, with a primary focus on drug development strategy for Tang Capital’s existing and future portfolio companies. This work may include evaluating therapeutic areas and competitive landscapes, assessing product opportunities, supporting indication selection, and contributing to clinical development and trial design strategies. The Analyst will also conduct financial analysis on biotechnology companies, drugs, and markets to support investment research.
This role requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex medical, scientific, clinical, and technical information, and to translate those insights into clear, concise written deliverables and presentations for senior leadership.
The Analyst will have a unique opportunity to develop hands-on operational experience in drug development through Tang Capital affiliates, while also gaining exposure to investment research and analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry or medicine required
- Exceptional academic track record
- Strong work ethic, high integrity, willingness to tackle any challenge and a tenacious desire to learn
- Strong organizational, quantitative, verbal, writing and editing skills with rigorous attention to detail and the ability to communicate directly and concisely
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and high-performance environment
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The estimated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $210,000, commensurate with experience and skills. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other incentive programs.
Tang Capital provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ physical, mental and financial health and includes employer sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement plan options and additional wellness and professional development programs.
Tang Capital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Tang Capital participate in E‑Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the E‑Verify process as part of their employment eligibility verification.
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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.
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Find Biotech JobsBiotech H-1B Visa: 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.
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