Roche H-1B Visa Sponsorship Guide 2026

1,200+ H-1B approvals per year · Median wage $125,000

Pharmaceuticals & Diagnostics · HQ: Basel (US HQ: South San Francisco, CA)

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1,200+
H-1B Approvals/Year
$125,000
Median H-1B Wage
91%
Approval Rate

Sponsorship Process

Roche and its subsidiary Genentech are major H-1B sponsors in biotech. Genentech in South San Francisco has one of the highest H-1B concentrations in pharma. Premium processing commonly used.

Top H-1B Roles at Roche

  • Computational Biologist
  • Data Scientist
  • Bioinformatics Engineer
  • Clinical Data Manager
  • Software Engineer
  • Research Scientist

Roche H-1B Hiring Locations

South San Francisco, CAIndianapolis, INTucson, AZSanta Clara, CABoston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Roche sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Roche and its Genentech subsidiary file 1,200+ H-1B petitions annually for computational biology, data science, bioinformatics, and research roles.

Does Genentech (owned by Roche) sponsor H-1B?

Yes. Genentech in South San Francisco is among the top pharma H-1B sponsors. It has a dedicated immigration team and regularly sponsors cap-subject and OPT-cap-exempt petitions.

What is the average H-1B salary at Roche/Genentech?

Roche and Genentech H-1B workers earn a median of $125,000/year. Computational biologists average $140,000 and data scientists average $135,000.

What science roles does Roche sponsor?

Roche most often sponsors computational biologists, bioinformatics engineers, clinical data managers, research scientists, and software engineers for biotech applications.

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