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Quality Control Specialist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field. Australian professionals in QC bring internationally recognized credentials, and the E-3's indefinite renewal cycle makes long-term U.S. placement realistic for both you and your employer.
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Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
Position Description
Nurix is seeking an experienced, independent, and highly motivated individual who will be accountable for end-to-end chemical engineering support of bexobrutideg (NX-5948) drug substance (DS) from late-stage development through commercial launch, including oversight of external manufacturing sites. The Associate Director, Chemical Engineering will work closely with the CMC team and colleagues in cross-functional departments to provide scientific, technical, and hands-on leadership and oversight of facility and equipment operations at Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to support bexobrutideg drug substance manufacturing process optimization and scale-up. The position will report to the Director, Chemical Development.
Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
- Provide engineering leadership to design, develop and optimize scalable routes for small-molecule DS manufacturing, including demonstrated knowledge in unit operation design, process modeling, process equipment selection and scale-up methodologies.
- Review equipment configurations, qualification packages, and maintenance records at CDMOs to ensure equipment trains are properly qualified, maintained and operating at optimal performance to support Nurix manufacturing operations.
- Oversee equipment engineering and scale-up operations at DS CDMOs, including hands-on process troubleshooting during engineering, clinical, registration and PPQ batches.
- Lead technology transfer to CDMOs including scale-up and demonstration of new chemical processes in development and commercial equipment.
- Coordinate with CDMOs and Nurix Quality Assurance, and Global Supply Chain functions to ensure timely manufacture and release of DS lots.
- Partner within Nurix CMC to drive process understanding (critical process parameters, critical quality attributes, control strategy) using engineering principles, DoE and QbD concepts.
- Review and approve Master Batch Records, campaign reports, deviation investigations and change controls for drug substance operations.
- Ensure manufacturing operations adhere to company quality, safety and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH, cGMP).
- Provide regular Person-In-Plant support for DS manufacturing and ongoing performance monitoring of key facility and operational KPIs across manufacturing sites, including schedule adherence, batch performance, deviation trends, and inspection readiness.
- Author and review CMC sections of regulatory filings including INDs/IMPD, and NDA/MAA, including responses to Health Authority queries.
- Define and drive the long-term engineering strategy for bexobrutideg DS, including process robustness, lifecycle management, and cost-of-goods optimization.
- Represent Chemical Engineering on CMC and cross-functional program teams, providing input to development strategy, risk assessments, and timelines.
- Manage and provide technical mentorship of scientists and engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or related field with at least 5 years (M.S. with 10 years or B.S. with 15 years) of industrial, late-phase, small-molecule drug substance development experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience in GMP drug substance manufacturing, characterization, process development, equipment evaluation/selection, scale up and process validation.
- Knowledge of solid-state properties, polymorphism, and crystallization principles relevant to small-molecule drug substance.
- Extensive third-party drug substance CDMO management experience including tech transfer activities, QbD and DoE studies, clinical supply production, registration batch production and commercial launch activities.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant cGMP, ICH, FDA and EMA guidelines.
- Proven track record of effective internal and external collaboration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, manage conflict and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of their time.
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
- Solutions and results-oriented focus
- Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
Salary Range: $189,800 - $216,700
Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite
Associate Director, Chemical Engineering
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
Position Description
Nurix is seeking an experienced, independent, and highly motivated individual who will be accountable for end-to-end chemical engineering support of bexobrutideg (NX-5948) drug substance (DS) from late-stage development through commercial launch, including oversight of external manufacturing sites. The Associate Director, Chemical Engineering will work closely with the CMC team and colleagues in cross-functional departments to provide scientific, technical, and hands-on leadership and oversight of facility and equipment operations at Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to support bexobrutideg drug substance manufacturing process optimization and scale-up. The position will report to the Director, Chemical Development.
Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
- Provide engineering leadership to design, develop and optimize scalable routes for small-molecule DS manufacturing, including demonstrated knowledge in unit operation design, process modeling, process equipment selection and scale-up methodologies.
- Review equipment configurations, qualification packages, and maintenance records at CDMOs to ensure equipment trains are properly qualified, maintained and operating at optimal performance to support Nurix manufacturing operations.
- Oversee equipment engineering and scale-up operations at DS CDMOs, including hands-on process troubleshooting during engineering, clinical, registration and PPQ batches.
- Lead technology transfer to CDMOs including scale-up and demonstration of new chemical processes in development and commercial equipment.
- Coordinate with CDMOs and Nurix Quality Assurance, and Global Supply Chain functions to ensure timely manufacture and release of DS lots.
- Partner within Nurix CMC to drive process understanding (critical process parameters, critical quality attributes, control strategy) using engineering principles, DoE and QbD concepts.
- Review and approve Master Batch Records, campaign reports, deviation investigations and change controls for drug substance operations.
- Ensure manufacturing operations adhere to company quality, safety and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH, cGMP).
- Provide regular Person-In-Plant support for DS manufacturing and ongoing performance monitoring of key facility and operational KPIs across manufacturing sites, including schedule adherence, batch performance, deviation trends, and inspection readiness.
- Author and review CMC sections of regulatory filings including INDs/IMPD, and NDA/MAA, including responses to Health Authority queries.
- Define and drive the long-term engineering strategy for bexobrutideg DS, including process robustness, lifecycle management, and cost-of-goods optimization.
- Represent Chemical Engineering on CMC and cross-functional program teams, providing input to development strategy, risk assessments, and timelines.
- Manage and provide technical mentorship of scientists and engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or related field with at least 5 years (M.S. with 10 years or B.S. with 15 years) of industrial, late-phase, small-molecule drug substance development experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience in GMP drug substance manufacturing, characterization, process development, equipment evaluation/selection, scale up and process validation.
- Knowledge of solid-state properties, polymorphism, and crystallization principles relevant to small-molecule drug substance.
- Extensive third-party drug substance CDMO management experience including tech transfer activities, QbD and DoE studies, clinical supply production, registration batch production and commercial launch activities.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant cGMP, ICH, FDA and EMA guidelines.
- Proven track record of effective internal and external collaboration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, manage conflict and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of their time.
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
- Solutions and results-oriented focus
- Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
Salary Range: $189,800 - $216,700
Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Specialist
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
The E-3 visa requires your QC role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Make sure your resume and credential documents connect your Australian engineering or science degree directly to the specific technical functions of the role, not just the job title.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filing histories
Pharmaceutical, aerospace, and food manufacturing companies file Labor Condition Applications regularly. Employers already familiar with DOL's LCA process move faster through the E-3 paperwork, reducing delays between your offer letter and consulate appointment.
Use Migrate Mate to search roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship
Most job listings don't specify visa type. Migrate Mate filters Quality Control Specialist roles by employers who have active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Get your Australian qualifications assessed before interviewing
Some U.S. employers question whether a three-year Australian bachelor's degree meets the E-3's degree equivalency standard. Having a credential evaluation from a recognized assessment body in hand before interviews removes that objection early in the hiring process.
Ask employers about LCA timeline during the offer stage
The DOL must certify the LCA before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Confirm your employer understands this step happens before your consulate appointment, so your start date isn't set before the certification window closes.
Handle your LCA filing and visa paperwork through a single service
E-3 applications involve coordinated steps across DOL and the consulate. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate preparation, reducing the back-and-forth between you and your employer.
E-3 Visa Quality Control Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Quality Control Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters Quality Control Specialist positions by employers who have already navigated the E-3 process, so you're not discovering a company's unfamiliarity with the visa after you've already interviewed.
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 Specialist role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
It depends on how the role is defined. A QC Specialist position that requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related technical discipline will generally qualify. Roles where the employer's job description accepts any degree field or substitutes general experience for a degree are harder to support under the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Quality Control Specialist roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, meaning there's no lottery and no random selection. The H-1B visa cap fills within days, and most applicants are not selected. For Australian QC professionals, the E-3 is a direct path, while the H-1B involves significant uncertainty before you even reach the application stage.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new QC employer if I change jobs?
Yes, but the process restarts with each employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you'll need to attend another consulate appointment to receive a new E-3 visa stamp. You can't transfer the visa itself. Starting that process before your current role ends avoids a gap in your authorization.