Science & Research Jobs in Michigan with H-1B Sponsorship
Michigan's science and research sector spans pharmaceutical research at Pfizer's Kalamazoo operations, automotive materials science at companies like Ford and General Motors, and life sciences work concentrated around Ann Arbor and Detroit. Universities including the University of Michigan and Michigan State University also sponsor H-1B researchers. The state's manufacturing heritage drives strong demand for materials scientists, chemists, and biomedical researchers.
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INTRODUCTION
This position is for a qualified statistician/biostatistician to support Clinical Biostatistics with Global Development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will lead efforts of the Biostatistics department with cross-functional teams to articulate drug development questions, assess the feasibility of endpoints and frame statistical approaches to address those questions, design clinical experiments and interventional studies to generate and analyze the resulting data, and work with teams to appropriately interpret the results and make decisions. The incumbent will represent statistical issues in regulatory agency meetings. The incumbent will lead the development and delivery of training to non-statistical colleagues, lead the development of new infrastructure and processes, and be active in representing the company in professional associations, conferences, and publications. As an Associate Director, the incumbent will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing less experienced statisticians, with the potential to manage full-time staff.
This role might be for you if can:
- Represent Biostatistics at Global Clinical sub-teams.
- Interact with Medical Directors, Clinical Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Preclinical scientists, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Medical Writing, and others to design and analyze clinical trials.
- Lead contributions to the preparation of material to be used in regulatory interactions, including drafting analysis plan and reviewing TFLs to be used in regulatory meetings, slides for advisory committee meetings, etc.
- Lead and contributes to process improvement and technical working groups and sets timelines and expectations for the deliverables. Authors new/revised SOPs and contributes to cross-functional EPIC workstreams.
- Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and determines needs for use of novel statistical methodology or tools.
- Prepare presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results to the project team, management, and regulatory agencies. Co-presents findings to management.
- Is involved in research activities for innovative statistical methods and applications in clinical trial development as well as providing training to non-statisticians.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:
- PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics with >6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry OR MS degree in statistics/biostatistics with >11 years of experience
- Preferred: Hematology, IO, non-oncology, Multiple Myeloma experience or similar Therapeutic Area.
- Time to Event (TTE) experience.
- Knowledge of drug discovery and development and ability to integrate statistical concepts into drug discovery and development strategies.
- Excellent influence and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
- Must be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with demonstrated critical thinking skills, time management skills, and effective communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies, experimental and clinical trial design
- Expertise in statistical software
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range (annually): $176,100.00 - $287,300.00
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

INTRODUCTION
This position is for a qualified statistician/biostatistician to support Clinical Biostatistics with Global Development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will lead efforts of the Biostatistics department with cross-functional teams to articulate drug development questions, assess the feasibility of endpoints and frame statistical approaches to address those questions, design clinical experiments and interventional studies to generate and analyze the resulting data, and work with teams to appropriately interpret the results and make decisions. The incumbent will represent statistical issues in regulatory agency meetings. The incumbent will lead the development and delivery of training to non-statistical colleagues, lead the development of new infrastructure and processes, and be active in representing the company in professional associations, conferences, and publications. As an Associate Director, the incumbent will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing less experienced statisticians, with the potential to manage full-time staff.
This role might be for you if can:
- Represent Biostatistics at Global Clinical sub-teams.
- Interact with Medical Directors, Clinical Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Preclinical scientists, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Medical Writing, and others to design and analyze clinical trials.
- Lead contributions to the preparation of material to be used in regulatory interactions, including drafting analysis plan and reviewing TFLs to be used in regulatory meetings, slides for advisory committee meetings, etc.
- Lead and contributes to process improvement and technical working groups and sets timelines and expectations for the deliverables. Authors new/revised SOPs and contributes to cross-functional EPIC workstreams.
- Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and determines needs for use of novel statistical methodology or tools.
- Prepare presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results to the project team, management, and regulatory agencies. Co-presents findings to management.
- Is involved in research activities for innovative statistical methods and applications in clinical trial development as well as providing training to non-statisticians.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:
- PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics with >6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry OR MS degree in statistics/biostatistics with >11 years of experience
- Preferred: Hematology, IO, non-oncology, Multiple Myeloma experience or similar Therapeutic Area.
- Time to Event (TTE) experience.
- Knowledge of drug discovery and development and ability to integrate statistical concepts into drug discovery and development strategies.
- Excellent influence and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
- Must be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with demonstrated critical thinking skills, time management skills, and effective communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies, experimental and clinical trial design
- Expertise in statistical software
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range (annually): $176,100.00 - $287,300.00
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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Which science and research companies sponsor H-1B visas in Michigan?
Major H-1B sponsors in Michigan's science and research sector include Pfizer (with significant operations in Kalamazoo), the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. Pharmaceutical, automotive materials science, and biomedical research employers have historically filed H-1B petitions for research scientists, chemists, and laboratory professionals. Sponsorship practices vary by employer and role, so reviewing individual company filings through DOL disclosure data is worthwhile.
Which cities in Michigan have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Ann Arbor concentrates the highest density of science and research H-1B sponsorship activity, anchored by the University of Michigan and a growing life sciences cluster. Kalamazoo is a notable hub for pharmaceutical research, primarily through Pfizer's facilities. Detroit and its suburbs support materials science and automotive research roles at major manufacturers. East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, also generates research-focused H-1B sponsorship opportunities regularly.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that commonly qualify include research scientists, chemists, biochemists, biomedical engineers, materials scientists, environmental scientists, and data scientists working in research contexts. The H-1B requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Michigan's employer mix means openings span pharmaceutical research, automotive materials testing, university-based lab work, and contract research organizations.
How do I find science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for H-1B sponsorship opportunities, including science and research roles in Michigan. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface positions from employers with H-1B sponsorship history in Michigan. This saves significant time compared to manually cross-referencing job postings against DOL LCA disclosure data to verify employer sponsorship patterns.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in science and research?
Michigan's concentration of university research institutions means a meaningful share of science H-1B petitions come from cap-exempt employers. Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and qualifying nonprofit research organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B cap and lottery, allowing year-round filing. For roles at for-profit employers like pharmaceutical or automotive companies, standard cap-subject rules apply, including the annual lottery. Identifying whether a prospective employer is cap-exempt is an important early step in the job search.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in Michigan?
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.
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