Director Head Of Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Director and Head of roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S., companies routinely file H-1B visa, L-1A, and O-1 petitions for senior leadership hires. Most require a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience, and many qualify for EB-1C or EB-2 green card pathways.

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Overview

Open Jobs67+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type66% On-site
Median Salary$181K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsState Street

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Beone Medicines US Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Senior Director, Head of Ex-China Technology Transfer
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Beone Medicines US Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Senior Director, Head of Ex-China Technology Transfer
Beone Medicines US Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Remote
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
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Remote (US)
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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Senior Director, Head of Toxicology
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Senior Director, Head of Toxicology
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$228,000/yr - $280,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Dropbox
Senior Director, Head of Scaled Sales
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Dropbox
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Senior Director, Head of Scaled Sales
Dropbox
Remote
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$223,700/yr - $340,500/yr
Remote (US)
12+ yrs exp.
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Dropbox, Inc.
Senior Director, Head of Scaled Sales
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Dropbox, Inc.
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Senior Director, Head of Scaled Sales
Dropbox, Inc.
Remote
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$251,700 - $340,500/yr
Remote (US)
12+ yrs exp.

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Link Logistics Real Estate
Senior Director, Head of Corporate Workspace
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Senior Director, Head of Corporate Workspace
Link Logistics Real Estate
Rosemont, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Office Management
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Tips for Finding Director Head Of Jobs

Lead with measurable impact

Visa petitions for director-level roles require evidence of organizational leadership. Quantify team size, budget authority, and revenue impact in your resume. USCIS and consular officers evaluate whether the role genuinely requires a director-caliber hire.

Understand the L-1A pathway

If you've managed a team at a related foreign entity for at least one year, the L-1A intracompany transfer is often faster than H-1B. It also creates a direct path to the EB-1C green card, bypassing PERM labor certification entirely.

Position yourself for EB-1C early

Many employers sponsoring directors will pursue the EB-1C immigrant visa. This requires managerial or executive capacity at the U.S. entity. Ensure your offer letter and job description explicitly reflect organizational authority and direct reporting relationships.

Target companies with active sponsorship history

Not every employer sponsors senior roles, even when budgets allow it. Filter specifically for companies with a documented H-1B or L-1 filing history in your industry. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers directly so you're not guessing.

Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny

USCIS sometimes challenges whether a Director or Head of role constitutes a specialty occupation. A strong petition connects your specific degree field to the theoretical and practical requirements of the position, not just the seniority level.

Align your degree field to the function

A Director of Engineering petition is straightforward with a computer science degree. A Director of Marketing with a business degree requires a tighter connection. The petition must show your field of study directly applies to the managerial function you'll oversee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can companies sponsor a Director or Head of role for an H-1B visa?

Yes. Director and Head of roles routinely qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field. The key is demonstrating the role is a specialty occupation, not just a senior management title. Employers must show the duties require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, which most functional director roles satisfy.

Do I need a specific degree to qualify for a Director-level H-1B petition?

You need a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the role's core function. A Director of Finance typically needs a degree in finance, accounting, or economics. A Director of Engineering needs a degree in an engineering discipline. If your degree field is adjacent rather than direct, your attorney will need to build a stronger connection through coursework or work experience equivalency.

How does the L-1A visa work for Director and Head of roles?

The L-1A is available if you've worked for a related foreign affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one continuous year within the past three years. It has no lottery, no annual cap, and no prevailing wage requirement. It also creates a streamlined path to the EB-1C green card, making it the preferred route for multinationals hiring senior leadership from abroad.

Where can I find Director and Head of roles that offer visa sponsorship?

Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, which means significant time wasted on roles that exclude visa holders. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, listing Director and Head of roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship history. You can browse by function, industry, and visa type without filtering through hundreds of irrelevant postings.

Can a Director-level role lead directly to a green card?

Yes, and the path is often faster than for individual contributor roles. Directors who qualify under L-1A status can petition for the EB-1C green card without going through PERM labor certification. H-1B holders in director roles can pursue EB-2 or EB-1C depending on the employer's petition. The EB-1C route requires that the U.S. position itself involves managing an organization or a key function and overseeing other managers or professionals.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Head Of jobs?

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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