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Project Team Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, typically business, engineering, or a technical discipline. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsOur Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos
Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
As a Project Team Leader & Executive Committee Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. In this dual-capacity role, you will be accountable for the execution of our high-priority therapeutic programs while simultaneously serving as the strategic business manager for our Executive Committee. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle—from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing—while ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency, communication, and alignment within Altos’ Executive Committee. The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise, project leadership skills, and executive-level business acumen required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a matrixed team of experts across Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical, and CMC (Manufacturing) to drive project advancement.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and present comprehensive options for the therapeutic program to senior management, including timing, target product profiles (TPPs), and cost.
- Stakeholder Management & Governance: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead governance and technical discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify risks and opportunities for acceleration in the development path. Build, present, and execute strategic contingency plans to bypass risks.
Executive Committee (EC) Business Management
- EC Agenda & Flow Management: Oversee EC agenda and minutes, ensuring high quality meetings and that discussions and decisions are accurately recorded and effectively communicated to align project execution with leadership priorities.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D., M.D., or Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or Business/MBA.
- Experience: 15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management.
- Drug Development Track Record: Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
- Committee Management: Demonstrated experience managing executive-level committees and interactions.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and strong understanding of what goes into high quality decision making.
- Experience in areas from target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Influence: Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and possess a strong understanding of what goes into high-quality, high-stakes decision-making.
- Scientific & Industry Breadth: Deep experience spanning target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
- Modern Tech Savvy: Experience utilizing AI tools in drug discovery and development to optimize timelines and data interpretation.
- Executive Presence: Exceptional capability in building effective organizational relationships at senior, peer, and executive levels to get important work completed.
- Agility & Communication: A startup mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed. Able to distill critical data to facilitate rapid executive decision-making.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft flawless executive minutes and present complex data while minimizing misunderstandings.
- Culture & Values: Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for the organization.
Compensation
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
- Project Team Leader: $313,200 - $401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We value collaboration and scientific excellence. We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment. Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.
Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos. Learn more about a common job scam at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-spot-avoid-online-job-scams-biron-clark/
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos
Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
As a Project Team Leader & Executive Committee Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. In this dual-capacity role, you will be accountable for the execution of our high-priority therapeutic programs while simultaneously serving as the strategic business manager for our Executive Committee. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle—from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing—while ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency, communication, and alignment within Altos’ Executive Committee. The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise, project leadership skills, and executive-level business acumen required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a matrixed team of experts across Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical, and CMC (Manufacturing) to drive project advancement.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and present comprehensive options for the therapeutic program to senior management, including timing, target product profiles (TPPs), and cost.
- Stakeholder Management & Governance: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead governance and technical discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify risks and opportunities for acceleration in the development path. Build, present, and execute strategic contingency plans to bypass risks.
Executive Committee (EC) Business Management
- EC Agenda & Flow Management: Oversee EC agenda and minutes, ensuring high quality meetings and that discussions and decisions are accurately recorded and effectively communicated to align project execution with leadership priorities.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D., M.D., or Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or Business/MBA.
- Experience: 15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management.
- Drug Development Track Record: Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
- Committee Management: Demonstrated experience managing executive-level committees and interactions.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and strong understanding of what goes into high quality decision making.
- Experience in areas from target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Influence: Ability to manage cross-functional teams, delegate appropriately, and possess a strong understanding of what goes into high-quality, high-stakes decision-making.
- Scientific & Industry Breadth: Deep experience spanning target validation and drug discovery through clinical trials.
- Modern Tech Savvy: Experience utilizing AI tools in drug discovery and development to optimize timelines and data interpretation.
- Executive Presence: Exceptional capability in building effective organizational relationships at senior, peer, and executive levels to get important work completed.
- Agility & Communication: A startup mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed. Able to distill critical data to facilitate rapid executive decision-making.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft flawless executive minutes and present complex data while minimizing misunderstandings.
- Culture & Values: Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for the organization.
Compensation
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
- Project Team Leader: $313,200 - $401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We value collaboration and scientific excellence. We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment. Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.
Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos. Learn more about a common job scam at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-spot-avoid-online-job-scams-biron-clark/
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Frame your degree against the role
USCIS scrutinizes Project Team Leader petitions because the title can sound managerial rather than specialized. Document how your bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or business directly supports the technical oversight duties in your job description.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for project or team leader roles. Employers with no LCA history in your occupational category often lack the HR infrastructure to sponsor H-1B petitions efficiently.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the 85,000-cap lottery. Project Team Leader roles in research operations, facilities management, or academic program delivery at these organizations can be filed any time of year.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for Project Team Leader openings on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this role. That narrows your search to companies already equipped to handle the LCA and I-129 petition process.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard I-129 adjudication can take months. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer will elect premium processing, which commits USCIS to a 15-business-day decision. Many employers agree when the start date is time-sensitive.
Verify your SOC code before the LCA is filed
Your employer's HR team will assign a Standard Occupational Classification code to your role before filing the LCA. Cross-reference it against O*NET to confirm it reflects your actual duties, the wrong SOC code can trigger a prevailing-wage mismatch or a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Project Team Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Team Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job description is written. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. A Project Team Leader overseeing technical engineering or software delivery typically qualifies. A general operations team lead without a technical degree requirement is more likely to face a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Project Team Leader roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B filing history, so you can target employers who have already sponsored this type of role. You can also cross-reference the DOL's public LCA disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for project management or team lead positions before you invest time in their application process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm promoted to Project Team Leader?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or when you start. If the role involves materially different duties than your current approved petition, the transfer is treated more like a new petition. You're authorized to work for the new employer once USCIS receives the petition, under H-1B portability rules, without waiting for approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Project Team Leader role is restructured or eliminated?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends. During that window, you can start a new job with a different sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. If your role is eliminated mid-petition, the petition is withdrawn and you're still entitled to the 60-day grace period under current USCIS rules.
Does my employer need to pay prevailing wage for a Project Team Leader position?
Yes. Before filing the Labor Condition Application, your employer must attest to DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, occupational classification, and work location. You can use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiations so you know the regulatory floor going in.