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Business development professionals qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution.
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Req #
WD00107973
Career area:
Artificial Intelligence
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Friday, November 6, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
WHY WORK AT LENOVO
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
A product-minded individual contributor who is responsible for building strategic AI ecosystem partnerships, scouting emerging technologies and startups, and translating external innovation into new products and business opportunities for Lenovo.
Responsibilities:
- Build Strategic AI Partnerships: Develop and manage partnerships with leading AI and technology companies, driving opportunities from early engagement to product collaboration.
- Scout Emerging AI Opportunities: Identify promising AI startups, technologies, and solutions that could create new product or business opportunities for Lenovo.
- Drive Product Opportunities: Translate partner capabilities and market trends into clear use cases, product concepts, POCs, and product requirements.
- Explore AI-Native Devices: Identify emerging opportunities in AI-native devices, agent hardware, intelligent input devices, wearables, and other new form factors.
- Drive Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and GTM teams to move opportunities from discovery to productization and commercialization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8+ years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or related roles in the technology industry.
- Bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong product background and business judgment, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into product concepts and business opportunities.
- Proven experience independently driving complex opportunities from discovery and POC through product definition and commercialization.
- Experience in AI, hardware, intelligent devices, or emerging technology products, with a strong interest in AI-native devices and startups.
- Strong partnership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional teams and external partners without direct reporting authority.
- Excellent communication and executive engagement skills, with the ability to operate independently in a global environment.
- Previous experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or product-oriented Business Development.
- Experience working with major technology platforms or AI ecosystem companies.
- Strong network or hands-on experience within the U.S. AI startup and innovation ecosystem.
- Experience supporting POCs, technology integration, joint development, or strategic product partnerships.
- Familiarity with both U.S. and China technology ecosystems is a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
* United States of America
* United States of America - North Carolina
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
GENERAL INFORMATION
Req #
WD00107973
Career area:
Artificial Intelligence
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Friday, November 6, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
WHY WORK AT LENOVO
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
A product-minded individual contributor who is responsible for building strategic AI ecosystem partnerships, scouting emerging technologies and startups, and translating external innovation into new products and business opportunities for Lenovo.
Responsibilities:
- Build Strategic AI Partnerships: Develop and manage partnerships with leading AI and technology companies, driving opportunities from early engagement to product collaboration.
- Scout Emerging AI Opportunities: Identify promising AI startups, technologies, and solutions that could create new product or business opportunities for Lenovo.
- Drive Product Opportunities: Translate partner capabilities and market trends into clear use cases, product concepts, POCs, and product requirements.
- Explore AI-Native Devices: Identify emerging opportunities in AI-native devices, agent hardware, intelligent input devices, wearables, and other new form factors.
- Drive Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Product, R&D, Operations, Sales, and GTM teams to move opportunities from discovery to productization and commercialization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8+ years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or related roles in the technology industry.
- Bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong product background and business judgment, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into product concepts and business opportunities.
- Proven experience independently driving complex opportunities from discovery and POC through product definition and commercialization.
- Experience in AI, hardware, intelligent devices, or emerging technology products, with a strong interest in AI-native devices and startups.
- Strong partnership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional teams and external partners without direct reporting authority.
- Excellent communication and executive engagement skills, with the ability to operate independently in a global environment.
- Previous experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or product-oriented Business Development.
- Experience working with major technology platforms or AI ecosystem companies.
- Strong network or hands-on experience within the U.S. AI startup and innovation ecosystem.
- Experience supporting POCs, technology integration, joint development, or strategic product partnerships.
- Familiarity with both U.S. and China technology ecosystems is a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
* United States of America
* United States of America - North Carolina
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Development Professional
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Business development titles vary widely. Check the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree. Generic sales roles often fail this test.
Research LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter business development roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for this occupation, not ones encountering it for the first time.
Identify cap-exempt employers strategically
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, government research organizations, and certain research institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap. Business development roles at these organizations skip the lottery entirely, making them worth targeting even if the compensation differs.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS scrutinizes business development petitions because the title covers broad functions. If your degree is in finance or economics, target roles where the job description explicitly ties those disciplines to the core duties, not general relationship management.
Request premium processing before your cap-gap ends
If you're transitioning from OPT, your cap-gap authorization expires October 1. Ask your employer to file I-129 with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap between your OPT end date and H-1B approval.
Document business development as a distinct discipline
Employers must demonstrate to USCIS that the role requires specialized knowledge, not general business acumen. Ask your hiring manager to specify in the support letter how strategic analysis, market segmentation, or financial modeling tie to your degree field.
H-1B Visa Business Development Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a business development professional role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, marketing, finance, or economics. Roles focused primarily on general sales or account management without degree-specific requirements are harder to qualify. The employer's job description must establish that degree-level knowledge in a related discipline is essential to performing the core duties.
How do I find business development employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for business development roles, so you can see which companies have already gone through DOL certification for this occupation. This is more reliable than assuming sponsorship willingness from company size or industry alone, since many firms sponsor in some divisions but not others.
What happens to my H-1B status if my business development role changes significantly?
Material changes to your job duties, location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts from strategy-focused business development to primarily operational account management, USCIS could view the new duties as outside the scope of the approved petition. Your employer should file an amended I-129 before the change takes effect to avoid unauthorized employment exposure.
Can I work for multiple clients or in different offices on an H-1B as a business development professional?
You can work at multiple client sites, but each worksite location must be covered by a certified LCA for that geographic area. If your business development role involves regular travel to client offices in different metro areas, your employer needs to post LCA notices and certify wages at the prevailing rate for each location using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you begin work there.
Is a business development professional role eligible for an H-1B cap exemption?
Cap exemptions apply to the employer, not the role. If you're hired by a university, a nonprofit affiliated with a university, or a qualifying research organization, your business development position is cap-exempt regardless of its title. These employers can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the lottery, which significantly improves your odds of obtaining status.