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Operations Lead roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like business, supply chain, or industrial engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian professionals managing teams, processes, or logistics at scale.
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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 Learning Operations Lead is accountable for administrating Development's Learning Management System (LMS) and working with stakeholders to ensure assignment of training curriculum, reconciliation of late training events, support of audits and inspections, and supporting change control of training documentations and system releases.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with internal stakeholders to create, revise, and maintain training curriculum in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Lead project activities such as LMS processes, planning and implementation, metrics development and interpretation, compliance assessment and system updates. Design and develop business process modeling for Development's quality documents. Maintain system standards to ensure consistency and seamless experience for the end user.
- Accountable for monitoring training completion by generating compliance reports and communicating to the learner and manager. Responsible for working with functional management to reconcile training events completed after the assigned due date.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of LMS help desk resolutions. Authoring and maintaining knowledge articles and conducts training sessions for help desk associates as needed.
- Establish and lead the process for providing training qualification documentation for audits/inspections. Drive the actions to address findings related to training responsibilities.
- Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate compliance and effective use of the LMS. Drive the periodic review of compliance training plans to ensure assignments are accurate and meet regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining LMS processes and training material based on current processes and version of the LMS. Train administrators on the processes.
- Establish and execute the process for working with the Document Center to investigate and resolve document issues that impact the LMS through the quality document management system integration.
- Accountable for the review of new and revised issued documents and assess impact to the organization by working with functional leadership.
- Responsible for processing the change control documentation within the quality documentation management system and ensuring the LMS is up to date upon approval.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or ex-US equivalent degree) is desired, preferably in a training/education or system management field (minimum of 4+ years significant relative experience without a degree).
- Desired to have 3+ years of experience preferably in Learning Management. Experience in Pharma or other highly regulated industries desired.
- Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Possesses good communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities and problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with systems operations and excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects, both working independently and within a team.
- This position will report into a Manager level and will have no direct reports.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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 Learning Operations Lead is accountable for administrating Development's Learning Management System (LMS) and working with stakeholders to ensure assignment of training curriculum, reconciliation of late training events, support of audits and inspections, and supporting change control of training documentations and system releases.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with internal stakeholders to create, revise, and maintain training curriculum in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Lead project activities such as LMS processes, planning and implementation, metrics development and interpretation, compliance assessment and system updates. Design and develop business process modeling for Development's quality documents. Maintain system standards to ensure consistency and seamless experience for the end user.
- Accountable for monitoring training completion by generating compliance reports and communicating to the learner and manager. Responsible for working with functional management to reconcile training events completed after the assigned due date.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of LMS help desk resolutions. Authoring and maintaining knowledge articles and conducts training sessions for help desk associates as needed.
- Establish and lead the process for providing training qualification documentation for audits/inspections. Drive the actions to address findings related to training responsibilities.
- Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate compliance and effective use of the LMS. Drive the periodic review of compliance training plans to ensure assignments are accurate and meet regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining LMS processes and training material based on current processes and version of the LMS. Train administrators on the processes.
- Establish and execute the process for working with the Document Center to investigate and resolve document issues that impact the LMS through the quality document management system integration.
- Accountable for the review of new and revised issued documents and assess impact to the organization by working with functional leadership.
- Responsible for processing the change control documentation within the quality documentation management system and ensuring the LMS is up to date upon approval.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or ex-US equivalent degree) is desired, preferably in a training/education or system management field (minimum of 4+ years significant relative experience without a degree).
- Desired to have 3+ years of experience preferably in Learning Management. Experience in Pharma or other highly regulated industries desired.
- Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Possesses good communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities and problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with systems operations and excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects, both working independently and within a team.
- This position will report into a Manager level and will have no direct reports.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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 an Operations Lead
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Translate your qualifications into U.S.-equivalent terms on your resume so hiring managers don't question whether your degree supports the visa.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for operations roles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before accepting an offer
Operations Lead titles cover a wide range of responsibilities. Before signing, confirm the role's job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. A generalist job description can create problems at the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, your employer must file the LCA with DOL before you can apply for the visa. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, removing the burden from employers who haven't done it before.
Address dual intent questions before your consular interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, and consular officers will probe your intent to return to Australia. Prepare a clear, factual answer about your ties to Australia and the temporary nature of the role before your interview.
Align your start date with the LCA certification timeline
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but operations roles with complex worksite arrangements can take longer. Build at least three weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and your target start date.
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Find Operations Lead JobsOperations Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Operations Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title, industry, and employer sponsorship history to find Operations Lead positions where companies have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
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 Operations Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. The E-3 requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. An Operations Lead overseeing supply chain, logistics, or process engineering supported by a relevant degree qualifies. A broadly defined management role where any business background is acceptable may not clear the specialty occupation bar at a consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Operations Lead roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but it has a significant structural advantage: there is no lottery. H-1B cap-subject petitions require winning a random selection, which means qualified candidates can be locked out for years. The E-3 has an annual allocation of 10,500 visas that has never been fully used, so eligible Australians in operations roles can apply any time of year and expect a straightforward consular review.
Can I switch Operations Lead employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with your new employer. Your current E-3 is tied to the specific employer and LCA that supported your original application. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll generally need a new visa stamp before starting. Plan for at least three to four weeks of lead time between accepting a new offer and your first day.
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