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Business Development Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file the LCA and I-129 on your behalf, and the role's strategic scope, managing partnerships, revenue targets, and cross-functional teams, satisfies USCIS specialty occupation criteria.
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The Business Development Director - Lab Services is responsible for identifying and closing significant business opportunities for Precision Bioservices in the assigned area of responsibility and/or region.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Identifies opportunities for all Bioservices products and services, with an emphasis on biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services
- Develops and enhances client relationships
- Establishes a strong working relationship with Marketing, Technical Support, Customer Support and Production
- Qualifies leads
- Writes proposals, consulting as appropriate with internal Bioservices experts
- Develops project budgets and pricing, utilizing in-house resources to ensure budget accuracy
- Closes new business and expands existing business relationships
- Attend conferences, trade shows and meetings as required
- Maintain contacts and opportunities using SalesForce.com
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related sales experience; or
- Master's Degree and 2 years of related sales experience; or
- PhD and 0-1 years of related sales experience
Other Required:
- Team player willing to collaborate and share knowledge
- Ability to work independently, manage time and create plans to achieve personal goal
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and act tactically in a dynamic environment
- Track record of successive increasing levels of responsibility
- Proven track record of successful client relationship management and business development in pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO organization with success in sales of biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services
- Must be self-directed and self-motivated to work at a highly technical level
- Willing to travel up to 35%
- Must possess a valid driver's license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in
- Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays
Preferred:
- Academic concentration in life sciences or related field
- Masters or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry
- 10 years of related sales experience
Compensation range listed considers base salary with the potential for incentives
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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.
It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.
Position Summary:
The Business Development Director - Lab Services is responsible for identifying and closing significant business opportunities for Precision Bioservices in the assigned area of responsibility and/or region.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Identifies opportunities for all Bioservices products and services, with an emphasis on biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services
- Develops and enhances client relationships
- Establishes a strong working relationship with Marketing, Technical Support, Customer Support and Production
- Qualifies leads
- Writes proposals, consulting as appropriate with internal Bioservices experts
- Develops project budgets and pricing, utilizing in-house resources to ensure budget accuracy
- Closes new business and expands existing business relationships
- Attend conferences, trade shows and meetings as required
- Maintain contacts and opportunities using SalesForce.com
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related sales experience; or
- Master's Degree and 2 years of related sales experience; or
- PhD and 0-1 years of related sales experience
Other Required:
- Team player willing to collaborate and share knowledge
- Ability to work independently, manage time and create plans to achieve personal goal
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and act tactically in a dynamic environment
- Track record of successive increasing levels of responsibility
- Proven track record of successful client relationship management and business development in pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO organization with success in sales of biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services
- Must be self-directed and self-motivated to work at a highly technical level
- Willing to travel up to 35%
- Must possess a valid driver's license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in
- Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays
Preferred:
- Academic concentration in life sciences or related field
- Masters or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry
- 10 years of related sales experience
Compensation range listed considers base salary with the potential for incentives
LI-KH1 #LI-Remote
Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.
It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Development Director
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to business development work. A degree in business administration, marketing, or economics anchors the specialty occupation argument. An unrelated degree, even with years of experience, can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Director roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation code, so you're targeting companies with a demonstrated H-1B filing process rather than ones encountering sponsorship for the first time.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-2022 and your target metro area before any offer discussion. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage, and director-level roles typically fall at Level III or IV.
Prioritize cap-exempt or late-cycle employers
If you're outside the annual H-1B cap window, focus on universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations, which can file year-round. Some large enterprises also hold unused H-1B slots through cap-exempt subsidiaries.
Negotiate LCA filing timeline into your offer
The DOL must certify your LCA before USCIS can receive Form I-129. Ask during offer negotiation whether the employer's legal team files immediately after signing, since delays between offer and LCA submission can compress your start-date window.
Document revenue impact for RFE defense
If USCIS issues an RFE questioning specialty occupation for a director-level business role, concrete evidence of complex analytical duties matters. Quantified outcomes, pipeline value managed, partnerships structured, market expansion led, strengthen the employer's response.
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Does a Business Development Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, finance, or international relations. Generic sales management duties without a theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge can complicate the petition, so the job description needs to reflect analytical and strategic responsibilities, not just revenue targets.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for business development roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Business Development Director openings filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation. Reviewing LCA disclosure data shows which companies have already navigated the DOL certification process for this job title, which signals a functioning internal sponsorship workflow rather than an untested one.
Can a Business Development Director be sponsored at Level I prevailing wage?
Technically yes, but most director-level roles fall at DOL wage Level III or IV because the duties involve independent judgment, cross-functional leadership, and complex partnership negotiations. If an employer offers a Level I wage for a director title, USCIS may scrutinize whether the role is genuinely director-level or whether the title overstates the position's complexity.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm promoted from a senior manager role to Business Development Director at the same company?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location requires the employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS. A promotion to director that significantly changes your responsibilities or compensation qualifies as a material change. The employer should file the amendment before the change takes effect, and you can continue working in the new role while the amended petition is pending.
Does my O*NET occupation classification affect how USCIS evaluates my H-1B petition for this role?
O*NET provides the occupational framework USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Business Development Directors map to SOC code 11-2022, which O*NET classifies as requiring substantial theoretical and applied knowledge. Ensuring your job description aligns with the tasks and knowledge domains listed in the O*NET profile for this SOC code strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
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