E-3 Visa Quality Control Manager Jobs
Quality Control Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation requirement, a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field is standard for the position. Australian professionals can enter the U.S. on an E-3 with no lottery and renewable two-year work periods tied to a qualifying employer.
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At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
ABOUT THE JOB
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability will provide leadership and oversight for analytical testing, stability programs, specification management, and quality control activities supporting clinical and commercial development.
Responsibilities
Analytical Oversight and Tactical Support:
- Develop and Lead analytical quality control strategy across multiple programs.
- Review analytical methods, specifications, and validation activities for adequacy and collaborate on updates, as required.
- Support analytical method transfer, as required.
- Collaborate on supplier qualification and/or remediation activities.
Stability Program Leadership:
- Oversee the stability program design and execution across multiple programs.
- Monitor and report on stability trends and product quality attributes as required.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of stability activities.
Supplier Oversight:
- Manage supplier ongoing relationships.
- Perform routine reviews of testing results and overall quality of documentation.
- Drive issue resolution to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Support:
- Provide tactical support for regulatory submissions.
- Support health authority inspections and audits, as required.
- Review analytical and stability sections within CMC filings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 10+ years quality control and analytical development experience.
- Experience developing strategic vision as well as providing tactical support for quality control programs.
WORK LOCATION
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability role is a remote role based in the US.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $117,000 - $259,600.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
INTRODUCTION
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
ABOUT THE JOB
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability will provide leadership and oversight for analytical testing, stability programs, specification management, and quality control activities supporting clinical and commercial development.
Responsibilities
Analytical Oversight and Tactical Support:
- Develop and Lead analytical quality control strategy across multiple programs.
- Review analytical methods, specifications, and validation activities for adequacy and collaborate on updates, as required.
- Support analytical method transfer, as required.
- Collaborate on supplier qualification and/or remediation activities.
Stability Program Leadership:
- Oversee the stability program design and execution across multiple programs.
- Monitor and report on stability trends and product quality attributes as required.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of stability activities.
Supplier Oversight:
- Manage supplier ongoing relationships.
- Perform routine reviews of testing results and overall quality of documentation.
- Drive issue resolution to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Support:
- Provide tactical support for regulatory submissions.
- Support health authority inspections and audits, as required.
- Review analytical and stability sections within CMC filings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 10+ years quality control and analytical development experience.
- Experience developing strategic vision as well as providing tactical support for quality control programs.
WORK LOCATION
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability role is a remote role based in the US.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $117,000 - $259,600.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Manager
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your QC Manager role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Frame your engineering or science qualifications explicitly on your resume and in cover letters to support the specialty occupation determination.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filing history
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for QC or engineering roles already understand the E-3 visa process. Focus your search on industries like medical devices, aerospace, and food manufacturing, where Australian quality standards credentials carry direct relevance.
Request LCA filing before your start date is set
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment can proceed. Ask your prospective employer to begin the LCA as soon as you receive a verbal offer, not after contracts are signed, to avoid delays.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage LCA paperwork
Employers unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship often stall at the LCA stage. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, reducing the burden on your employer's HR team and keeping your timeline on track.
Prepare ISO and Australian Standards documentation in advance
U.S. consular officers and employers may not immediately recognise Australian quality frameworks. Translate your experience with AS/NZS standards into equivalent ISO or FDA regulatory language before interviews, so your QC expertise reads as directly applicable.
Clarify E-3 renewal terms during salary negotiations
Each E-3 renewal requires a new LCA certifying the prevailing wage for your role and location. Confirm with your employer before signing that they're prepared to sponsor renewals, not just your initial entry, so you're not renegotiating sponsorship every two years.
E-3 Visa Quality Control Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Quality Control Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Quality Control Manager roles by employers with E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated Australian visa requirements. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means most listings you find there won't lead to a sponsored offer.
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 Quality Control Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, manufacturing science, or a related discipline. Generalist QC roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are at higher risk of a specialty occupation challenge. Roles tied to regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or medical devices are the strongest candidates because degree specificity is well established.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Quality Control Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, which means you can apply and start work in a predictable timeframe once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a random lottery, so most applicants wait at least a year for a slot. For Australian QC professionals, the E-3 is the faster and more reliable path.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers or move into a different QC role?
Each E-3 is employer-specific and tied to the job described in your LCA. If you change employers or your responsibilities shift substantially, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp at a consulate abroad before you can work under the new arrangement. There is no cap-gap protection or portability provision for E-3 holders the way there is for some other visa categories.