E-3 Visa Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs
Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences or related field. Australian professionals in clinical QA can pursue U.S. positions at biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, with no lottery and indefinite two-year renewals.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree in pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related life science is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Request an official transcript and, if your degree title differs from U.S. norms, prepare a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency.
Target employers with active GCP compliance programs
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies running FDA-regulated clinical trials need dedicated QA leadership and are accustomed to sponsoring E-3 visa holders. Filter your search by companies with active IND or NDA submissions, as these organizations have established hiring infrastructure for international clinical quality professionals.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-3 sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance roles at companies with E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Clarify the LCA wage tier with your hiring manager
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can proceed to the consulate. At the Associate Director level, the DOL typically maps this role to wage level III or IV, so confirm the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your specific work location before signing.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification for your role
Consular officers occasionally request evidence that the role requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's. Document how your QA responsibilities, such as CAPA oversight, audit management, and regulatory submissions, directly require your life sciences degree to satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
Time your visa interview around FDA inspection cycles
Many clinical QA directors are hired in response to upcoming regulatory inspections or consent decrees, creating compressed timelines. Book your consulate appointment as soon as your employer certifies the LCA, since Australian consulate wait times can run several weeks and inspection deadlines won't move.
E-3 Visa Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards rarely flag sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate filters by companies with E-3 filing history so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes. An Associate Director of Clinical Quality Assurance requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. The role's responsibilities, including SOP governance, GCP auditing, and CAPA oversight, are all degree-dependent functions that USCIS and consular officers consistently recognize as qualifying.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for clinical QA professionals?
The E-3 visa is available only to Australian citizens, but it has a significant structural advantage: there is no lottery. H-1B visa requires registration and a random selection each April, meaning qualified candidates are turned away by chance alone. The E-3 has an annual allocation of 10,500 visas that has never been fully utilized, so a qualified clinical QA professional with an offer can proceed to the consulate without waiting for a lottery result.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 in a clinical QA role?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and position. When you move to a new company, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate interview or file a change of status if you're already in the U.S. Your current E-3 remains valid until its expiry date, giving you a window to manage the transition.