Lead Researcher Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Nevada
Lead researcher roles in Nevada span pharmaceutical and biotech work at companies like International Game Technology and research arms tied to UNLV and UNR in Las Vegas and Reno. Defense contractors and clean energy firms around the Las Vegas and Henderson corridors also post positions. Employers in this field sponsor H-1B visa and EB-2 green card candidates with strong frequency.
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Job Description
Requisition ID
95349
Department
Agency
Job Function
Agency
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Remote
Job Requisition ID: 95349
Location Designation: Fully Remote
At New York Life, our career Agency distribution system is at the heart of how we help individuals, families, and businesses build financial security and prepare for the future. More than 12,000 agents across the United States work with clients to deliver insurance and financial solutions tailored to their needs.
Our Agency organization is supported by General Offices across the country, Zone leadership teams, and Home Office partners who provide strategy, training, marketing, product expertise, and field support.
As a Senior Associate, Long Term Care External Wholesaler, you will play an important role in helping our agents and field leaders grow their long-term care business. Working directly with assigned General Offices, you will provide product expertise, sales support, training, and coaching focused on New York Life's Long Term Care solutions, including NYL Secure Care, NYL MyCare & our linked benefit solution Asset Flex.
This is an opportunity for an experienced insurance professional who enjoys being in the field, building trusted relationships, developing sales talent, and helping advisors identify solutions that address clients' long-term care and financial planning needs.
Drive Long Term Care Sales Growth:
- Partner with General Office leadership, field managers, and agents to increase awareness and sales of Long Term Care Solutions including NYL Secure Care, NYL MyCare & our linked benefit solution Asset Flex.
- Develop and execute strategies within assigned offices to help achieve sales objectives.
- Identify opportunities to expand Long Term Care conversations as part of agents' broader client planning discussions.
Develop and Support the Field:
- Deliver engaging Long Term Care and Asset Flex sales training for agents, managers, and General Office staff.
- Provide group, field-based, and individual coaching designed to strengthen product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
- Serve as a resource to agents throughout the sales process, helping them navigate product positioning, client conversations, and sales opportunities.
- Share effective practices and competitive insights that help agents confidently position Long Term Care solutions.
Build Strong Partnerships:
- Develop trusted relationships with General Office leadership, agents, and key Home Office partners.
- Serve as a liaison between the field, Home Office teams, and Long Term Care partners to help address questions, opportunities, and business needs.
- Represent Long Term Care solutions at field meetings, training programs, and sales events.
Manage the Business:
- Monitor field activity and provide regular reporting on sales initiatives, opportunities, and results.
- Manage travel and business expenses within established budgets.
- Lead or coordinate special sales initiatives and projects as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 4+ years of insurance industry experience as an agent, wholesaler, sales professional, or trainer.
- Current Life and Health Insurance License required.
- FINRA Series 6 and 63 preferred.
- Professional designations such as CLU, ChFC, CLTC, or CASL strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the Long Term Care insurance market, including industry trends, products, and the competitive landscape.
- Demonstrated understanding of insurance sales, prospecting, client conversations, and closing techniques.
- Familiarity with insurance agency distribution systems, field operations, and sales processes.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from individual agents to larger groups.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence and support professionals across multiple levels of an organization.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with field and Home Office teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 70% within the assigned territory.
What Makes This Opportunity Compelling
This role offers the opportunity to combine insurance expertise, sales coaching, relationship management, and field leadership in a position that directly supports New York Life's agents and clients.
You'll work closely with agents and field leaders across the Pacific Zone, helping them strengthen their Long Term Care capabilities and have more effective conversations with clients about one of the most important financial planning challenges families may face.
For someone who enjoys being in the field, developing relationships, coaching sales professionals, and helping drive business growth, this role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a broad territory.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: Yes
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 95349
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Which companies in Nevada sponsor visas for lead researchers?
Nevada employers with active research divisions that have sponsored work visas for research roles include organizations tied to UNLV and UNR, defense contractors in the Henderson and Las Vegas areas, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, and clean energy companies. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer and location gives the clearest picture of which Nevada organizations file most actively for research-level positions.
Which visa types realistically fit lead researcher roles in Nevada?
Lead researcher positions typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher, making the H-1B the most common path. Candidates from Chile or Singapore may consider the H-1B1 visa. The E-3 visa applies to Australian nationals only. For longer-term plans, EB-2 sponsorship with PERM labor certification is common at universities and research-driven companies, and candidates with exceptional research records may qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver or EB-1A without employer sponsorship.
How to find lead researcher visa sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate lists Nevada employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by role and city, so you can focus on organizations that have already filed for lead researcher or related science positions. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process. Filtering to Reno and Las Vegas on Migrate Mate surfaces the university-affiliated labs, defense contractors, and biotech employers most active in sponsoring research talent in Nevada.
Which Nevada cities have the most lead researcher sponsorship jobs?
Las Vegas and Reno account for the large majority of sponsored research roles in Nevada. Las Vegas draws demand through UNLV research centers, defense and aerospace contractors in Henderson, and clean energy development in the broader metro. Reno concentrates research activity around UNR, the growing tech and manufacturing sector, and proximity to Northern California biotech corridors. Smaller activity exists in Carson City, primarily through state government and environmental research.
Are there state-specific factors that affect lead researcher visa sponsorship in Nevada?
Nevada's research sector is shaped by its two major research universities, UNLV and UNR, which sponsor J-1 visa exchange visitors and H-1B holders for faculty and research positions. The state's growing clean energy and advanced manufacturing industries create demand for research scientists outside academia. Nevada does not have the deep pharmaceutical cluster found in states like New Jersey or California, so candidates should expect most openings to be tied to universities, defense programs, or technology-adjacent industries rather than traditional life-sciences companies.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored lead researcher jobs in Nevada?
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.