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H-1B visa jobs for R&D Managers sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science, or a directly related technical field. Employers filing an I-129 petition must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL-approved LCA for each worksite before USCIS can approve your status.
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BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager R&D Data Modeler architects and drives the implementation of robust data design standards across our R&D analytics and digital initiatives. This role will own end-to-end model delivery, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure that our data ecosystem is scalable, interoperable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Essential Functions of the job:
- Data Modeling & Architecture:
- Design and maintain complex conceptual, logical, and physical models for key R&D domains.
- Govern the evolution of common data models and ontologies—ensuring reusability for data products and APIs.
-
Optimize schemas for performance, minimizing latency for analytics and AI workloads.
-
Solution Design & Integration:
- Lead source-to-target mapping for critical integrations into the Operational Data Repository.
- Establish and enforce naming conventions, harmonization processes, and metadata standards.
-
Partner with R&D Digital, DSDI, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready solutions.
-
Governance & Best Practices:
- Embed FAIR and GxP-compliant governance into every modeling project.
- Define model versioning, documentation templates, and change-management workflows.
-
Evaluate and recommend new modeling tools or platforms; oversee migrations.
-
Consulting & Enablement:
- Facilitate design workshops and lead impact analyses for future-state architectures.
- Mentor junior modelers, deliver training on methodologies, and champion best practices across teams.
- Act as the primary data consultant for mid- to large-scale platform implementations (data warehouse, cloud data lake).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field.
- 6+ years of full-lifecycle data modeling or architecture experience—preferably within Pharma R&D.
- Hands-on expertise with modeling tools and cloud/on-prem environments.
- Proven track record designing performant, normalized schemas and supporting analytics/AI use cases.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder-management abilities.
TRAVEL
Minimal
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a health-related field
GLOBAL COMPETENCIES
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.
INTRODUCTION
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager R&D Data Modeler architects and drives the implementation of robust data design standards across our R&D analytics and digital initiatives. This role will own end-to-end model delivery, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure that our data ecosystem is scalable, interoperable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Essential Functions of the job:
- Data Modeling & Architecture:
- Design and maintain complex conceptual, logical, and physical models for key R&D domains.
- Govern the evolution of common data models and ontologies—ensuring reusability for data products and APIs.
-
Optimize schemas for performance, minimizing latency for analytics and AI workloads.
-
Solution Design & Integration:
- Lead source-to-target mapping for critical integrations into the Operational Data Repository.
- Establish and enforce naming conventions, harmonization processes, and metadata standards.
-
Partner with R&D Digital, DSDI, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready solutions.
-
Governance & Best Practices:
- Embed FAIR and GxP-compliant governance into every modeling project.
- Define model versioning, documentation templates, and change-management workflows.
-
Evaluate and recommend new modeling tools or platforms; oversee migrations.
-
Consulting & Enablement:
- Facilitate design workshops and lead impact analyses for future-state architectures.
- Mentor junior modelers, deliver training on methodologies, and champion best practices across teams.
- Act as the primary data consultant for mid- to large-scale platform implementations (data warehouse, cloud data lake).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field.
- 6+ years of full-lifecycle data modeling or architecture experience—preferably within Pharma R&D.
- Hands-on expertise with modeling tools and cloud/on-prem environments.
- Proven track record designing performant, normalized schemas and supporting analytics/AI use cases.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder-management abilities.
TRAVEL
Minimal
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a health-related field
GLOBAL COMPETENCIES
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a R&D Manager
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Your degree field must connect directly to the R&D discipline you'll manage. If your bachelor's is in a adjacent area, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the technical domain. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize this link closely for managerial roles.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and target metro before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, so knowing it in advance keeps you from accepting an offer that can't legally support your petition.
Target employers with active R&D LCA filing history
Find companies that have already certified LCAs for research or engineering management roles. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history by employer and role, letting you focus outreach on organizations that have cleared this process before rather than starting cold.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves work across multiple facilities or client sites, ask the recruiter how the employer handles multi-site LCA certification. A single certified LCA doesn't cover unlisted worksites, and gaps in coverage create compliance exposure that can stall or void your status.
Request premium processing before your start date locks in
R&D project timelines rarely flex, and standard USCIS processing can run several months. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing so adjudication completes within the USCIS-published expedited window, keeping your start date commitments intact.
Review your O*NET profile to build a specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for R&D Manager roles documents the degree-level knowledge requirements that underpin a specialty occupation argument. Pull that task and knowledge list when preparing your job description for the I-129 to make the qualification case concrete and defensible.
H-1B Visa R&D Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an R&D Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, R&D Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a directly related technical discipline. The employer's job description must reflect degree-level duties, such as directing experimental design or evaluating technical feasibility, rather than purely administrative management. USCIS will assess whether the position, as written, genuinely requires that specific field of study.
What does the LCA process look like for an R&D Manager position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the R&D Manager SOC code in your worksite's metropolitan area. Each distinct worksite location requires its own certified LCA, so if the role spans multiple facilities, the employer must account for each one separately before your petition can proceed.
How long will my H-1B status last as an R&D Manager?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued stay typically requires an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that qualifies you for annual extensions under AC21 provisions. Extensions beyond the initial period depend on your employer filing timely extension petitions with USCIS before your current status expires.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for R&D Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for research and engineering management positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the filing requirements or reluctant to take them on.
Can I switch employers mid-project without losing H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers while a timely filed extension or transfer petition is pending with USCIS, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite and the new role before or when you start. Gaps between petitions can create status issues, so timing the transition carefully with both legal and HR teams matters.