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Head of Sales and Marketing jobs that sponsor H-1B visas require employers to file a certified Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf. These roles typically qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field, making you eligible for up to six years of H-1B status.
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The Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing Analytics, is a key member of the team providing analytical support to the Sales & Marketing function (Brand Marketing, Field Sales Leadership) of a growing commercial organization with four approved products and a portfolio of pipeline product candidates. This position will be the analytical business partner for Psychiatry Marketing for both LYBALVI and ARISTADA and will provide analytical support to Psychiatry Sales Leadership as well. In addition, this position will work with Commercial Data Management, Market Access Analytics, INDIGO, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Operations & Effectiveness, IT, Finance, Program Management and Compliance on cross-functional solutions. This position will report to the Associate Director, Sales & Marketing Analytics. This role will work a weekly hybrid schedule in our Waltham office.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing Analytics, is a key member of the team providing analytical support to the Sales & Marketing function (Brand Marketing, Field Sales Leadership) of a growing commercial organization with four approved products and a portfolio of pipeline product candidates. This position will be the analytical business partner for Psychiatry Marketing for both LYBALVI and ARISTADA and will provide analytical support to Psychiatry Sales Leadership as well. In addition, this position will work with Commercial Data Management, Market Access Analytics, INDIGO, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Operations & Effectiveness, IT, Finance, Program Management and Compliance on cross-functional solutions. This position will report to the Associate Director, Sales & Marketing Analytics. This role will work a weekly hybrid schedule in our Waltham office.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
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Align your degree to the role
H-1B approval hinges on your degree matching the specialty occupation. A business, marketing, or communications degree paired with a job description emphasizing strategic and analytical duties strengthens your petition. Document how your coursework directly maps to the Head of Sales and Marketing responsibilities.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify wages at or above the prevailing level for Sales and Marketing Managers in your work metro. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up current wage levels by location before you enter salary discussions, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filing history for sales and marketing leadership roles. Migrate Mate lists verified H-1B sponsors searchable by role and location, cutting out companies that have no track record of sponsoring this type of executive position.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you manage regional teams or split time between offices, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite location. Raise this early with HR or immigration counsel so filings are ready before you start working from any unlisted office.
Use O*NET to frame specialty occupation
The O*NET occupation profile for Sales Managers lists knowledge domains like economics, mathematics, and personnel management that require degree-level preparation. Reference these in your support letter to reinforce that the role demands specialized theoretical knowledge, which is central to the specialty occupation standard.
Plan your cap-gap window if on OPT
If you're transitioning from OPT, understand that H-1B status starts October 1 and selection rules have changed recently per USCIS. Build your offer timeline with that October start date in mind so your employer files the I-129 petition before your OPT expires and you can use cap-gap protection if needed.
H-1B Visa Head of Sales and Marketing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Sales and Marketing role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it involves applying specialized theoretical knowledge in areas like market strategy, financial analysis, and consumer behavior. Employers must reflect these degree-level requirements in the job description and LCA filing to satisfy USCIS standards.
What documents do I need to support an H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates showing your field of study, an employer support letter describing how the role requires specialized degree-level knowledge, and your resume detailing relevant experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is typically required to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree for the USCIS petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Head of Sales and Marketing positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for sales and marketing leadership roles, searchable by city and role type. Focus on mid-size to large companies in sectors like technology, healthcare, and financial services, as these industries file H-1B LCAs for senior marketing roles more consistently than others.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I work across multiple office locations?
Yes, but each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your Head of Sales and Marketing role involves splitting time between different offices or traveling to client sites regularly, your employer must file separate LCAs for each primary location where you'll perform work. Confirm this requirement with your employer's immigration counsel before your petition is filed.
How long does H-1B status last for this type of role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, giving you a six-year maximum stay. Beyond six years, extensions are possible only if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and certain conditions are met under immigration law.