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Systems Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, making filing history a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness before you apply.
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Alkermes is seeking a Sr. Systems Analyst, within the R&D IT team. This person would work closely with our Development, Clinical, Regulatory and Medical, DSPV organizations to evaluate, implement, enhance and support current systems and solutions. They will assist in optimizing data capture, data aggregation, and data analysis. The preferred candidate will utilize their experience to implement key functionality within these groups to help facilitate the development/clinical/regulatory/medical teams. Their role will include but not be limited to working with the various scientific areas to identify key data sets, facilitating the implementation of required infrastructure/solution where necessary, and working closely with the scientists and other users to understand their business needs.
All work of the Sr. Systems Analyst is conducted within regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
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
Alkermes is seeking a Sr. Systems Analyst, within the R&D IT team. This person would work closely with our Development, Clinical, Regulatory and Medical, DSPV organizations to evaluate, implement, enhance and support current systems and solutions. They will assist in optimizing data capture, data aggregation, and data analysis. The preferred candidate will utilize their experience to implement key functionality within these groups to help facilitate the development/clinical/regulatory/medical teams. Their role will include but not be limited to working with the various scientific areas to identify key data sets, facilitating the implementation of required infrastructure/solution where necessary, and working closely with the scientists and other users to understand their business needs.
All work of the Sr. Systems Analyst is conducted within regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Analyst
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to systems analysis. A computer science or information systems degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in a different field, gather coursework transcripts that show substantial technical coursework relevant to the role.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Analyst jobs by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for this exact occupation, not guessing at sponsorship willingness from job postings.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code for Systems Analysts through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your location and experience level, which sets the floor for your offer.
Flag your OPT cap-gap timeline early
If you're on F-1 OPT, your cap-gap protection only extends through September 30 if your H-1B petition was filed before your OPT expired. Confirm the April 1 filing window with your employer well before your OPT end date to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation
Employers sometimes face RFEs arguing Systems Analyst doesn't qualify as a specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role to document the standard educational requirement, which strengthens the specialty occupation evidence in your I-129 petition.
Distinguish your role from general IT support
USCIS may question whether Systems Analyst duties are sufficiently specialized if your job description overlaps with IT support or helpdesk functions. Your offer letter and support documents should clearly describe duties like requirements gathering, systems design, and cross-functional project ownership.
H-1B Visa Systems Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Systems Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. Roles that primarily involve helpdesk or generalist IT support are more likely to face scrutiny, so your offer letter should clearly describe analytical, design, or architecture responsibilities.
How do I know if an employer will actually sponsor my H-1B?
The most reliable signal is a verified LCA filing history for Systems Analyst or similar roles. Employers who have filed LCAs with DOL for this occupation have already gone through prevailing-wage certification, which means sponsorship is a known process for them. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer and role so you can prioritize companies with a demonstrated track record before you apply.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Systems Analyst job?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your previous petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and petition, but you don't need to wait for approval before starting work, provided you're in a same or similar occupational classification.
What happens to my H-1B if my Systems Analyst role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, worksite location, or employment terms typically requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a new project, a different client site, or a substantially different set of responsibilities can trigger this requirement. Your employer's immigration counsel should evaluate whether the change is material under USCIS guidelines.
Does a Systems Analyst H-1B qualify for premium processing?
Yes, USCIS allows premium processing for H-1B petitions covering Systems Analyst roles, with a guaranteed 15 business day adjudication window. The fee is paid by the employer or the applicant depending on the arrangement, though USCIS prohibits employers from passing the I-129 filing fee to the beneficiary. Premium processing is especially useful if your OPT is expiring close to the cap-gap window.