Pharmaceutical Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the most active states for pharmaceutical hiring, anchored by major employers like Biogen, Moderna, Takeda, and Pfizer along the Route 128 corridor and in Cambridge's Kendall Square. The Greater Boston area alone supports a dense concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical firms actively sponsoring H-1B visa and O-1 visas for research, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing roles.
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At Vertex, we are relentless in our pursuit of transformative medicines to improve the lives of people with serious diseases. Building on a strong foundation of advancing therapies for cystic fibrosis, Vertex continues to expand its leadership across multiple disease areas, including cell and gene therapies, with the goal of delivering meaningful impact for patients worldwide. Our Global Heme Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Operations team is at the forefront of innovation, commercial strategy, and operational excellence, driving the evolution of the global, cross-functional, "vein to vein” business process for CASGEVY, the only CRISPR-based autologous gene therapy approved for people living with Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion dependent beta thalassemia.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Associate Director, Heme CGT Business Systems to lead global system strategy for CASGEVY. This critical role will be responsible for owning the strategy, roadmap and execution of the order management system and key commercial tools and processes, essential to delivering a vein-to-vein, autologous product. As CASGEVY continues to scale across 9+ markets globally, the successful candidate will bring a strategic, analytical, and collaborative mindset, provide cross-functional leadership and drive alignment among international and US Heme Business Units, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technology teams involved in CASGEVY delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for commercial capabilities supporting the Heme Franchise
- Partner with IT and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable tools, processes, and product enhancements
- Drive cross-functional alignment across global commercial teams, external manufacturing, quality, and other enabling functions to support business objectives, governance, and effective decision-making
- Work closely with Quality to ensure appropriate GxP processes, controls, and requirements are understood and adhered to across relevant systems, tools, and processes
- Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of commercial capabilities across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement and ongoing optimization of commercial capabilities to enhance planning, execution, and operational effectiveness
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to simplify high-level concepts into actionable insights and advise on digital maturity, digital transformation and system integrations to the site leadership team
- Analytical problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
- Typically requires 8 years of work experience leading the delivery of customer facing digital programs to promote products and services to external customers, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in GxP regulated systems and related documentation, and GxP process and change management is highly preferred
LOCATION: Boston
FLEX DESIGNATION: On-site/Hybrid
PAY RANGE:
- $95-$110/hr
REQUISITION DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners (collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
INTRODUCTION
At Vertex, we are relentless in our pursuit of transformative medicines to improve the lives of people with serious diseases. Building on a strong foundation of advancing therapies for cystic fibrosis, Vertex continues to expand its leadership across multiple disease areas, including cell and gene therapies, with the goal of delivering meaningful impact for patients worldwide. Our Global Heme Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Operations team is at the forefront of innovation, commercial strategy, and operational excellence, driving the evolution of the global, cross-functional, "vein to vein” business process for CASGEVY, the only CRISPR-based autologous gene therapy approved for people living with Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion dependent beta thalassemia.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Associate Director, Heme CGT Business Systems to lead global system strategy for CASGEVY. This critical role will be responsible for owning the strategy, roadmap and execution of the order management system and key commercial tools and processes, essential to delivering a vein-to-vein, autologous product. As CASGEVY continues to scale across 9+ markets globally, the successful candidate will bring a strategic, analytical, and collaborative mindset, provide cross-functional leadership and drive alignment among international and US Heme Business Units, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technology teams involved in CASGEVY delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for commercial capabilities supporting the Heme Franchise
- Partner with IT and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable tools, processes, and product enhancements
- Drive cross-functional alignment across global commercial teams, external manufacturing, quality, and other enabling functions to support business objectives, governance, and effective decision-making
- Work closely with Quality to ensure appropriate GxP processes, controls, and requirements are understood and adhered to across relevant systems, tools, and processes
- Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of commercial capabilities across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement and ongoing optimization of commercial capabilities to enhance planning, execution, and operational effectiveness
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to simplify high-level concepts into actionable insights and advise on digital maturity, digital transformation and system integrations to the site leadership team
- Analytical problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
- Typically requires 8 years of work experience leading the delivery of customer facing digital programs to promote products and services to external customers, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in GxP regulated systems and related documentation, and GxP process and change management is highly preferred
LOCATION: Boston
FLEX DESIGNATION: On-site/Hybrid
PAY RANGE:
- $95-$110/hr
REQUISITION DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners (collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
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Which companies sponsor visas for pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts?
Biogen, Moderna, Takeda, Pfizer, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AstraZeneca all have significant Massachusetts operations and documented H-1B sponsorship histories. Smaller biotech firms concentrated in Kendall Square and Waltham also sponsor regularly, particularly for research scientists, clinical data specialists, and regulatory affairs professionals. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and shows Massachusetts pharmaceutical employers filing substantial numbers of petitions each year.
Which visa types are most common for pharmaceutical roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B is the most common visa for pharmaceutical professionals in Massachusetts, covering roles like research scientist, clinical pharmacologist, biostatistician, and regulatory affairs specialist that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field. The O-1A is an option for candidates with exceptional recognition in their field. Postdoctoral researchers often enter on J-1 visa exchange visitor visas, while some roles qualify under the TN visa category for Canadian and Mexican nationals.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most pharmaceutical sponsorship jobs?
Cambridge leads by a wide margin, particularly Kendall Square, which is home to some of the highest concentrations of pharmaceutical and biotech employers in the country. Boston, Waltham, Lexington, and Watertown also have dense clusters of life sciences employers along the Route 128 corridor. Worcester is an emerging hub, supported by the UMass Medical School ecosystem and several growing biotech companies based there.
How to find pharmaceutical visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate filters pharmaceutical job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can browse Massachusetts roles without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. The platform is designed for international candidates and surfaces positions from companies with active H-1B and O-1 sponsorship histories in the state. Searching by role type, such as research scientist or regulatory affairs, lets you narrow results to the pharmaceutical functions most relevant to your background.
Are there state-specific considerations for pharmaceutical sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements apply through the H-1B Labor Condition Application process, and the Boston metro area generally falls into higher wage tiers given the cost of living. The state's deep university pipeline, including MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, and UMass, means employers are experienced with sponsoring foreign national graduates and postdocs into full-time roles. Massachusetts also has no state-level immigration restrictions affecting pharmaceutical employer sponsorship obligations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.