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Implementation Analysts bridge software configuration and client onboarding, roles USCIS consistently classifies as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Employers in enterprise software, healthcare IT, and fintech sponsor H-1B visas for this title at above-average rates, making it one of the more accessible paths for international professionals.
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This role is a vital part of our Channel & Contract Management (CCM) organization, dedicated to ensuring patient access to our medicines by executing on contractual commitments to managed care customers. As a key member of the Contract Strategy Implementation (CSI) team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across market access, commercial contracting, and operations. In this role, you will help shape and operationalize managed care contract strategies—including eligibility management, discounts, rebates, fees, and pricing administration—to drive sustainable business impact across diverse customer segments.
The Opportunity
As the Contract Strategy Implementation (CSI) Director, you will serve as a strategic thought leader spearheading the operational design, scalable implementation, and end-to-end execution of cross-portfolio provider contracts. In this high-impact role, you will bridge market access strategy and commercial contracting to ensure contract solutions are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise goals. Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-End Implementation: Lead contract strategy implementation and execution for priority U.S. customer segments, ensuring operational feasibility and commercial alignment.
- Strategic Thought Partnership: Advise senior leadership on market access operationalization, proactively adapting program designs to shifting market dynamics and industry trends.
- Contract Preparation & Issue Resolution: Refine and pressure testing contract language, standing boilerplates, and operational terms; represent CSI in customer negotiations, operational setups, and dispute resolutions.
- Governance & Deviations: Serve as the primary decision-maker on process deviations within established legal guardrails, preparing data-driven recommendations for senior leadership on exceptions.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee managed care rebate/fee eligibility, calculations, and validation while monitoring operational KPIs and service-level metrics to maximize efficiency and contract pull-through.
- Process & Digital Innovation: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives across contracting workflows by leveraging AI, data analytics, and process automation to elevate agility.
- Leadership & Upskilling: Coach, empower, and mentor team members across cross-portfolio initiatives, elevating core competencies from initial contract design through ongoing management.
Who You Are
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare managed, legal, or related discipline.
- Experience: 12+ years of cross-functional experience in market access, account management, contract negotiations, or strategic operations within pharma/biotech (or 8+ years with an advanced degree).
- Domain & Segment Expertise: Expert understanding of market access contracting, implementation strategies, and compliance, with preferred expertise in provider dynamics (health systems, hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, infusion providers, and GPOs).
- Contract Preparation & Issue Resolution: Refine and pressure testing contract language, standing boilerplates, and operational terms; represent CSI in customer negotiations, operational setups, and dispute resolutions.
- Executive Communication & Influence: Proven ability to translate complex commercial, legal, and operational trade-offs to various internal and external stakeholders, successfully influencing cross-functionally.
- Systems Thinking & Operational Governance: Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset with a track record of using data to craft holistic solutions, establish operational KPIs, and drive continuous performance excellence.
- Change Leadership & Innovation: Demonstrated success leading teams through product launches paired with hands-on experience or strong capability in driving digital transformation and process automation.
Preferred Experience
- Advanced Degree: MBA, PhD, or Master’s in business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Specialized Provider Segment Expertise: Deep expertise in specific provider customer channels—such as clinics, health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), specialty pharmacies, infusion providers, and GPOs.
- Contract Drafting: Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting.
- Digital Transformation & Emerging Tech: Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, agentic workflows, data analytics, and automation to modernize contracting operations.
- Organizational Change Leadership: Proven success guiding large cross-functional teams through complex product launches, enterprise process redesign, and business transformations.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $146,500 - $272,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
This is an on-site position based in South San Francisco.
Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
This role is a vital part of our Channel & Contract Management (CCM) organization, dedicated to ensuring patient access to our medicines by executing on contractual commitments to managed care customers. As a key member of the Contract Strategy Implementation (CSI) team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across market access, commercial contracting, and operations. In this role, you will help shape and operationalize managed care contract strategies—including eligibility management, discounts, rebates, fees, and pricing administration—to drive sustainable business impact across diverse customer segments.
The Opportunity
As the Contract Strategy Implementation (CSI) Director, you will serve as a strategic thought leader spearheading the operational design, scalable implementation, and end-to-end execution of cross-portfolio provider contracts. In this high-impact role, you will bridge market access strategy and commercial contracting to ensure contract solutions are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise goals. Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-End Implementation: Lead contract strategy implementation and execution for priority U.S. customer segments, ensuring operational feasibility and commercial alignment.
- Strategic Thought Partnership: Advise senior leadership on market access operationalization, proactively adapting program designs to shifting market dynamics and industry trends.
- Contract Preparation & Issue Resolution: Refine and pressure testing contract language, standing boilerplates, and operational terms; represent CSI in customer negotiations, operational setups, and dispute resolutions.
- Governance & Deviations: Serve as the primary decision-maker on process deviations within established legal guardrails, preparing data-driven recommendations for senior leadership on exceptions.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee managed care rebate/fee eligibility, calculations, and validation while monitoring operational KPIs and service-level metrics to maximize efficiency and contract pull-through.
- Process & Digital Innovation: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives across contracting workflows by leveraging AI, data analytics, and process automation to elevate agility.
- Leadership & Upskilling: Coach, empower, and mentor team members across cross-portfolio initiatives, elevating core competencies from initial contract design through ongoing management.
Who You Are
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare managed, legal, or related discipline.
- Experience: 12+ years of cross-functional experience in market access, account management, contract negotiations, or strategic operations within pharma/biotech (or 8+ years with an advanced degree).
- Domain & Segment Expertise: Expert understanding of market access contracting, implementation strategies, and compliance, with preferred expertise in provider dynamics (health systems, hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, infusion providers, and GPOs).
- Contract Preparation & Issue Resolution: Refine and pressure testing contract language, standing boilerplates, and operational terms; represent CSI in customer negotiations, operational setups, and dispute resolutions.
- Executive Communication & Influence: Proven ability to translate complex commercial, legal, and operational trade-offs to various internal and external stakeholders, successfully influencing cross-functionally.
- Systems Thinking & Operational Governance: Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset with a track record of using data to craft holistic solutions, establish operational KPIs, and drive continuous performance excellence.
- Change Leadership & Innovation: Demonstrated success leading teams through product launches paired with hands-on experience or strong capability in driving digital transformation and process automation.
Preferred Experience
- Advanced Degree: MBA, PhD, or Master’s in business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Specialized Provider Segment Expertise: Deep expertise in specific provider customer channels—such as clinics, health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), specialty pharmacies, infusion providers, and GPOs.
- Contract Drafting: Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting.
- Digital Transformation & Emerging Tech: Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, agentic workflows, data analytics, and automation to modernize contracting operations.
- Organizational Change Leadership: Proven success guiding large cross-functional teams through complex product launches, enterprise process redesign, and business transformations.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $146,500 - $272,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
This is an on-site position based in South San Francisco.
Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Implementation Analyst
Verify your degree field supports the petition
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the implementation role. A degree in information systems, MIS, or computer science maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Implementation Analyst roles often file under SOC 15-1211 or 15-1299. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA records for those codes and identify which employers have active filings, before you spend time tailoring applications.
Target companies already running enterprise platforms
Employers that deploy SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Salesforce internally need implementation staff and already understand H-1B sponsorship. Their HR and legal teams have established processes, which shortens the timeline from offer to petition filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Pull up Implementation Analyst roles on Migrate Mate and filter by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA history. That lets you skip outreach to companies that have never filed, and focus energy on employers who've sponsored roles matching your SOC code.
Clarify the start date before your 60-day window closes
If you're transitioning from OPT, your 60-day grace period starts the day your employment ends. Confirm your new employer's target H-1B start date and when they plan to file before you resign, so the petition is in motion before your grace period expires.
Ask whether the role qualifies for cap-exempt filing
Implementation Analyst positions at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or their affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. If you're considering offers from those employers, confirm cap-exempt status directly with USCIS before accepting.
H-1B Visa Implementation Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the job requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as information systems, computer science, or business information technology. USCIS evaluates the position, not just the title, so your employer's job description must specify degree requirements tied to the actual duties. Roles limited to basic configuration or ticket resolution without a degree requirement are more likely to face scrutiny.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Implementation Analysts?
Enterprise software vendors, healthcare IT companies, and financial services firms are the most active sponsors for this role. These sectors run large ERP, EHR, or CRM deployments that require dedicated implementation staff. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data or browsing verified employer listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with confirmed H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for an Implementation Analyst role outside the lottery?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, which applies to institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities. Most private-sector employers sponsoring Implementation Analysts are subject to the annual cap and lottery. If your offer is from a hospital system or university-affiliated tech unit, verify their cap-exempt status with USCIS before assuming you can skip the lottery.
What SOC code should my employer use for an Implementation Analyst H-1B filing?
Most Implementation Analyst roles file under SOC code 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) or occasionally 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other), depending on the role's primary duties. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA. You can cross-reference the role's duties against the O*NET occupation profile to confirm which code fits and whether the stated wage meets the DOL's prevailing wage requirement.
How long does it take for an employer to get an H-1B approved for this role?
Standard processing through USCIS runs approximately three to six months from petition filing to approval, though timelines shift with caseload. Premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, is available for H-1B petitions and is commonly used when an October 1 start date is critical. Your employer pays the premium processing fee directly, and many companies sponsoring Implementation Analysts use it routinely to reduce uncertainty.