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Business Operations Associate roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure employer-sponsored E-3 status with no lottery and indefinitely renewable two-year periods, making this a practical long-term path into U.S. operations teams.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Business Operations Associate supports the Product Development Science and Technology BDL group in the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities, inventory support, and business operations under the management of the PDS&T Business Operations team. They will manage iterative and/or transformational changes through process improvements, initiatives and workstreams and act as primary point of contact for continuous process improvement activities for responsible process categories and related topics.
The core responsibilities of the Business Operations Associate are to schedule, plan, organize, and monitor performance of all tasks and materials and services required to ensure that maintenance and calibration of equipment meets all PDS&T and operations requirements and to support Business Operations for laboratory expansion, integration, continuous improvement, and subject matter expertise in associated lab operations.
They will coordinate the activities of technicians, vendors, support staff, Unity Managed/Lab Services, PPD FSPs, lab operations teams, or mechanics, along with other required resources and contractors, to ensure that all required scheduled and demand maintenance and calibration is performed and to coordinate activities of for cross functional support for freezer inventory management, shipping logistics, facilities requests, and buffer/media prep to support the laboratory and customer needs.
Some project assignments may be required for continuous laboratory improvements and support.
Responsibilities:
- Schedules resources and personnel to ensure all guidelines and policies are adhered to and provide adequate customer service. Acts as the liaison between maintenance, vendors, support teams and customers with cross functional operations teams for BDL.
- Executes purchasing requirements (Purchase Order Request, Purchase Orders, p-card, Ariba, and Service Entries) to support budgetary requirements, including processing, review, approval, and monitoring of purchase orders and maintenance requirements as related to maintenance services and inventory and business operations such as Blanket PO Inventory Purchasing, SLA/ SOW outsourced support, Capital/Expense planning and execution, Project Engineering support coordination.
- Makes decisions about work priority levels, scheduling strategies, cost savings, safety, inventory and vendor performance (where applicable) with minimal supervision from management.
- Identifies and leads projects to improve operations productivity and work quality.
- Supports other departmental efforts; specifically including, but not limited to IS, BTS, Project Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Facilities, EHS, Maintenance Freezerpro, ShipIt, and Metrology.
- Manage smartsheets to create, monitor, and complete work orders for requesting departments. Makes tactical decisions regarding response time and level of planning based on priority of requested work. Able to prioritize various jobs among different customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree with minimum 3+ years of experience in a craft specific field such as mechanical/electromechanical/calibration/predictive maintenance/project management.
- Skills: Good oral/written communication skills cGLP and Good Documentation Database Savvy- Use of Computerized Maintenance Management System Technical Experience (Engineering, Maintenance, Instrumentation Service, Calibration, and Metrology, etc.) an advantage.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Possesses planning and organizational skills, one line schematics, etc. Customer service oriented- works well with internal and external customers.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Business Operations Associate supports the Product Development Science and Technology BDL group in the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities, inventory support, and business operations under the management of the PDS&T Business Operations team. They will manage iterative and/or transformational changes through process improvements, initiatives and workstreams and act as primary point of contact for continuous process improvement activities for responsible process categories and related topics.
The core responsibilities of the Business Operations Associate are to schedule, plan, organize, and monitor performance of all tasks and materials and services required to ensure that maintenance and calibration of equipment meets all PDS&T and operations requirements and to support Business Operations for laboratory expansion, integration, continuous improvement, and subject matter expertise in associated lab operations.
They will coordinate the activities of technicians, vendors, support staff, Unity Managed/Lab Services, PPD FSPs, lab operations teams, or mechanics, along with other required resources and contractors, to ensure that all required scheduled and demand maintenance and calibration is performed and to coordinate activities of for cross functional support for freezer inventory management, shipping logistics, facilities requests, and buffer/media prep to support the laboratory and customer needs.
Some project assignments may be required for continuous laboratory improvements and support.
Responsibilities:
- Schedules resources and personnel to ensure all guidelines and policies are adhered to and provide adequate customer service. Acts as the liaison between maintenance, vendors, support teams and customers with cross functional operations teams for BDL.
- Executes purchasing requirements (Purchase Order Request, Purchase Orders, p-card, Ariba, and Service Entries) to support budgetary requirements, including processing, review, approval, and monitoring of purchase orders and maintenance requirements as related to maintenance services and inventory and business operations such as Blanket PO Inventory Purchasing, SLA/ SOW outsourced support, Capital/Expense planning and execution, Project Engineering support coordination.
- Makes decisions about work priority levels, scheduling strategies, cost savings, safety, inventory and vendor performance (where applicable) with minimal supervision from management.
- Identifies and leads projects to improve operations productivity and work quality.
- Supports other departmental efforts; specifically including, but not limited to IS, BTS, Project Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Facilities, EHS, Maintenance Freezerpro, ShipIt, and Metrology.
- Manage smartsheets to create, monitor, and complete work orders for requesting departments. Makes tactical decisions regarding response time and level of planning based on priority of requested work. Able to prioritize various jobs among different customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree with minimum 3+ years of experience in a craft specific field such as mechanical/electromechanical/calibration/predictive maintenance/project management.
- Skills: Good oral/written communication skills cGLP and Good Documentation Database Savvy- Use of Computerized Maintenance Management System Technical Experience (Engineering, Maintenance, Instrumentation Service, Calibration, and Metrology, etc.) an advantage.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Possesses planning and organizational skills, one line schematics, etc. Customer service oriented- works well with internal and external customers.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Operations Associate
Frame your Australian degree for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in business or commerce is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation letter ready before you apply so hiring managers don't stall on the question.
Target companies with existing E-3 filing history
Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored E-3 visas for operations roles before. Prior filings mean HR already understands the process and won't treat your request as an unknown compliance risk.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your resume
Business Operations Associate roles can face scrutiny over whether they meet the specialty occupation standard. Your resume should explicitly connect your degree field to the analytical, process, or systems responsibilities in the role description, not just list job duties.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa appointment. Confirm they can file promptly after signing, since the LCA certification must be in hand before your consulate interview in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team has limited immigration experience and needs guidance through each filing step.
Prepare your nonimmigrant intent response before the interview
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth assess nonimmigrant intent for E-3 applicants. Have a clear, factual answer ready about your ties to Australia and your role's defined scope, since vague responses about long-term U.S. plans can trigger additional scrutiny.
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Find Business Operations Associate JobsBusiness Operations Associate E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Operations Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations Associate roles by employers who sponsor E-3 visas. Most general job platforms don't surface sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying broadly and learning late in the process that an employer won't file. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on E-3-eligible roles for Australian professionals, which shortens that search significantly.
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 a Business Operations Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but it's not automatic. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, finance, or operations management. Generic coordinator roles where any degree is accepted often don't qualify. The stronger the connection between your degree field and the analytical or systems-focused duties in the job description, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Business Operations Associate roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap that creates wait-list risk, which means Australian professionals can start a Business Operations Associate role as soon as the consulate approves their visa. H-1B applicants for the same role must win a randomized lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate before any processing begins. The E-3's eligibility is narrower by nationality, but for Australians it's a structurally more reliable path.
What happens to my E-3 status if my Business Operations Associate role changes significantly?
Material changes to your role, title, or employer require a new LCA and, in most cases, a fresh E-3 visa application. If your responsibilities shift substantially, such as moving from an individual contributor operations role into a management function, the original LCA no longer covers your position. Your employer should file an updated LCA before the change takes effect to keep your status compliant.
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