H-1B Visa Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Jobs
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree, typically in life sciences, pharmacy, or business. Employers in this field regularly file Labor Condition Applications with DOL before sponsoring, and many operate across multiple states, which affects your prevailing wage tier.
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Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule therapies designed to modulate cellular protein levels as a novel treatment approach for cancer and immune disorders. Leveraging Nurix’s extensive expertise in E3 ligases together with its proprietary DNA-encoded libraries, Nurix has built DELigase, an integrated discovery platform to identify and advance novel drug candidates targeting E3 ligases, a broad class of enzymes that can modulate proteins within the cell. Nurix’s drug discovery approach is to either harness or inhibit the natural function of E3 ligases within the ubiquitin proteasome system to selectively decrease or increase cellular protein levels.
Description
Nurix is looking for a Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development to provide scientific, technical, and hands-on support of drug discovery and product development related to small molecules from early discovery to clinical trial enabling studies.
- Prepare and characterize preclinical formulations in support of multiple programs.
- Perform stability and solubility testing using HPLC/UPLC.
- Assist with pre-formulation and formulation development for oral solid dosage forms.
- Contribute to internal and external presentations and publications.
Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of basic chemistry principles
- Excellent basic quantitative laboratory skills including weighing, pipetting, and use of volumetric glassware
- Strong basic HPLC/UPLC skills and understanding (XRD and Mass Spec experience a plus)
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Experience in safe handling of potent compounds
- BS/BA or higher in chemistry, pharmaceutics, engineering, or related field with 2 - 4 years of industry experience
Salary Range: 40/hr - 55/hr
Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite
Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development
\~ Contract
Nurix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule therapies designed to modulate cellular protein levels as a novel treatment approach for cancer and immune disorders. Leveraging Nurix’s extensive expertise in E3 ligases together with its proprietary DNA-encoded libraries, Nurix has built DELigase, an integrated discovery platform to identify and advance novel drug candidates targeting E3 ligases, a broad class of enzymes that can modulate proteins within the cell. Nurix’s drug discovery approach is to either harness or inhibit the natural function of E3 ligases within the ubiquitin proteasome system to selectively decrease or increase cellular protein levels.
Description
Nurix is looking for a Research Associate I, Pharmaceutical Development to provide scientific, technical, and hands-on support of drug discovery and product development related to small molecules from early discovery to clinical trial enabling studies.
- Prepare and characterize preclinical formulations in support of multiple programs.
- Perform stability and solubility testing using HPLC/UPLC.
- Assist with pre-formulation and formulation development for oral solid dosage forms.
- Contribute to internal and external presentations and publications.
Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of basic chemistry principles
- Excellent basic quantitative laboratory skills including weighing, pipetting, and use of volumetric glassware
- Strong basic HPLC/UPLC skills and understanding (XRD and Mass Spec experience a plus)
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Experience in safe handling of potent compounds
- BS/BA or higher in chemistry, pharmaceutics, engineering, or related field with 2 - 4 years of industry experience
Salary Range: 40/hr - 55/hr
Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with pharmaceutical sales, not just any bachelor's degree. A life sciences, pharmacy, or business degree strengthens your petition. A general arts degree may trigger an RFE, so document any coursework that bridges the gap.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're applying to employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor H-1B workers in this specific occupation.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 41-3021 at your intended work location before signing. Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for that metro area, and pharmaceutical sales territories often cross multiple wage zones.
Understand how multi-state territories affect your LCA
If your sales territory spans several states, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location where you'll spend significant time. Clarify territory boundaries during the offer stage so your petition covers every site correctly from day one.
Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before your start date
Pharmaceutical companies that are federal contractors are already required to use E-Verify, but confirm this before accepting an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a precondition for certain cap-exempt H-1B pathways and affects your onboarding timeline.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing can run several months, but pharmaceutical sales roles often have territory coverage deadlines tied to product launch cycles. Premium processing through USCIS cuts adjudication to 15 business days and protects a committed start date.
H-1B Visa Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as life sciences, pharmacy, biochemistry, or business with a concentration in healthcare. Generic sales experience alone is not sufficient. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so the employer's petition must show that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge is required.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles?
Large pharmaceutical manufacturers and specialty biotech firms with established HR and legal infrastructure are the most consistent sponsors, since they have the compliance infrastructure to manage LCA filings across multiple sales territories. Regional distributors and contract sales organizations sponsor less frequently. Migrate Mate lets you search Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist roles filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify active sponsors directly.
How does a multi-state sales territory affect my H-1B petition?
Your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll work more than a few days, because DOL prevailing wages vary by metropolitan area. If your territory regularly takes you into different states, the LCA must list every significant location. Mismatches between your actual territory and the LCA worksites can create compliance issues, so clarify geography before your petition is filed.
Can I switch to a different pharmaceutical employer while on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior status was maintained. The new employer must file their own I-129 and LCA before your first day. You don't need to restart the cap process since you're already counted against the cap.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree in a relevant field, along with a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer's attorney will need a detailed job description showing that specialized knowledge is required, not just sales aptitude. Reference O*NET for the occupation profile, which outlines the knowledge requirements USCIS expects to see reflected in the job duties.