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Project Team Leader roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when your duties center on organizational analysis and process improvement. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
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, you will be accountable for execution for our high-priority therapeutic programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle—from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing.
The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and leadership skills, required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 options for the program for senior management, including timing, target profiles, and cost.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the program budget, including resource allocation, forecasting.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations. Lead governance and technical discussions.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify "deal-breakers" in the development path. You don't just report risks; you build contingency plans to bypass them.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D, M.D., or Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or business.
- 15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management role.
- Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
- 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.
- Experience utilizing AI tool in drug discovery and development.
- Building effective organizational relationships at senior and peer levels to get important work completed.
- A startup mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed.
- Able to distill critical decisions to facilitate decision making. Able to clearly communicate in writing or presentation, and to so while minimizing misunderstandings or negative reactions.
- Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity and respect for the Altos organization and demonstrate our Altos Behaviors.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: focus on what is best for Altos.
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
- Project Team Leader: $313,200 - $401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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For UK applicants, before submitting your application:
- Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice (bit.ly/eu_uk_privacy_notice).
- This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment.
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.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
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, you will be accountable for execution for our high-priority therapeutic programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the complexities of the drug development lifecycle—from preclinical proof-of-concept through clinical trials and regulatory filing.
The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and leadership skills, required to align diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 options for the program for senior management, including timing, target profiles, and cost.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the program budget, including resource allocation, forecasting.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of communication for executive leadership. Lead discussions within the team to interpret data and develop recommendations. Lead governance and technical discussions.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify "deal-breakers" in the development path. You don't just report risks; you build contingency plans to bypass them.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D, M.D., or Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or business.
- 15+ years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 4 years in a dedicated project leadership or program management role.
- Proven track record moving assets from research through IND-enabling and clinical studies.
- 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.
- Experience utilizing AI tool in drug discovery and development.
- Building effective organizational relationships at senior and peer levels to get important work completed.
- A startup mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and able to alter direction when needed.
- Able to distill critical decisions to facilitate decision making. Able to clearly communicate in writing or presentation, and to so while minimizing misunderstandings or negative reactions.
- Through modeling and artful interactions, continue to build a culture of honesty, integrity and respect for the Altos organization and demonstrate our Altos Behaviors.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: focus on what is best for Altos.
The salary range for Redwood City, CA:
- Project Team Leader: $313,200 - $401,500
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
LI-NN1
For UK applicants, before submitting your application:
- Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice (bit.ly/eu_uk_privacy_notice).
- This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Team Leader
Frame your credentials around USMCA categories
TN status for Project Team Leaders typically files under Management Consultant. Your resume, degree certificates, and reference letters should explicitly connect your project leadership duties to organizational analysis and advisory functions, not just team supervision.
Target employers with recent visa filing histories
Employers who have recently sponsored work visas understand the sponsorship process and are more likely to support visa-eligible candidates. Searching for companies with a history of visa filings in your field helps you identify employers experienced with hiring international professionals in your role category.
Negotiate the offer letter before signing anything
Your TN petition lives or dies on the offer letter. It must specify your role title, duties tied to a qualifying USMCA category, employment period, and full-time status. Ask the hiring manager to circulate a draft to HR before you countersign.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Sorting through job postings manually wastes weeks. Migrate Mate surfaces Project Team Leader openings at employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying to companies already experienced with sponsoring work visas and equipped to handle your TN petition.
Prepare a Canadian border crossing package in advance
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, professional credentials, and a clear employment support letter. CBP officers review these on the spot, so completeness matters more than speed.
Clarify your Mexican consular appointment category early
Mexican TN applicants go through U.S. consular processing, where annual allocation limits apply. Confirm with your employer that the DS-160 lists the correct USMCA occupation category before scheduling, since a category mismatch requires rebooking the interview entirely.
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Find Project Team Leader JobsProject Team Leader TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Team Leader role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. Project Team Leaders qualify under TN's Management Consultant category when the position involves analyzing organizational processes, recommending improvements, and advising on project execution. Roles focused primarily on supervising staff without an advisory or analytical function are harder to fit into a qualifying USMCA category, and employers may need to adjust the offer letter to emphasize the consulting-oriented duties.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Project Team Leader positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so approval can happen at a port of entry without waiting for a quota slot. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning many qualified candidates never get selected. For Mexican citizens, TN has an annual numerical limit and requires consular processing, but it still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely and offers faster timelines for those who qualify under a recognized USMCA occupation.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN filing?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of duties tied to a qualifying USMCA category, your start date, salary, and the employer's business need. Unlike H-1B, there is no I-129 petition required for Canadian applicants processing at the border, but the support letter carries most of the legal weight and must be accurate and specific.
Where can I find Project Team Leader jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lists Project Team Leader openings at employers who have demonstrated TN and work visa sponsorship history, filtering out companies that don't sponsor so you aren't wasting applications on dead ends. Standard job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored roles without distinction, which makes the search far less efficient for TN-seeking candidates.
Can I switch employers after starting work on TN status as a Project Team Leader?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and position. When you change jobs, your new employer must establish your TN status independently before you begin working for them. Canadian citizens can do this at a port of entry with a new offer letter and support documents. Mexican citizens need to schedule a new consular appointment. There is no transfer mechanism equivalent to H-1B portability, so plan the timing around your start date with the new employer.
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