E-3 Visa Regulatory Affairs Jobs
Regulatory Affairs professionals bring the credential-heavy, degree-specific background that E-3 visa sponsorship is built for. Your science or health sciences degree maps directly to specialty occupation requirements, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means you can target U.S. roles without waiting on an annual cap draw.
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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
Responsible for the development and implementation of US and Canada regulatory strategic and tactical planning (RSTP) for assigned on market products or those products in development. This individual demonstrates the ability to combine knowledge of scientific, regulatory & business issues to enable development and commercialization of products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet relevant US and Canada regulatory requirements. Assures that regulatory strategies defined within the Global Regulatory Product Team (GRPT), are effectively implemented and maintained in line with changing regulatory and business needs.
- This individual has responsibility for products/multiple driver indications for a product within a Therapeutic Area and supports the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), in the development & execution of the regulatory strategy. Area of responsibility has significant regulatory impact and possibly significant impact to AbbVie overall.
- Leads total product lifecycle activities, including product/manufacturing change assessments, post-approval requirements, addressing Health Authority information requests, annual reporting, and internal regulatory requests among others, providing business-critical decision and strategy support. Provides direction and technical insight when necessary to ensure real-time guidance.
- Manages interface with Health Authority (FDA) for key projects/issues, including direct collaboration with review division personnel. May also serve as primary liaison and interfaces with FDA for meetings, teleconferences and coordinates preparation of FDA meeting briefing packages and responses.
- Advise internal customers who may contribute to regulated communication on Regulatory/FDA issues including Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and others such as Commercial.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult management. Makes decisions and plans for operations workflow, assignments within area of responsibility with minimal direction.
- Assists in the development, training, and mentoring of junior staff members.
- Coordinates, prepares and/or supervises the preparation and review of regulatory submissions consistent within US and Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines and assures complete and timely response to Health Authorities during application review. Ensures application of established policies and best practice regulatory standards for all US/Canada product registrations.
- Demonstrates solid understanding of current US and Canada regulations and guidance, political and legal climate and industry practices to assist in meeting organizational goals. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas and is generally recognized as a resource & leads the department as a subject matter expert (SME) for Regulatory.
- Presents pertinent regulatory information to appropriate cross-functional teams.
- Operates in compliance with regulations, company policies, procedures, and guidance in alignment with regulatory product strategy and the Quality Dossier Program (QDP).
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MS) or Regulatory certification with minimum 7 years Regulatory, R&D, or equivalent industry-related experience.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills in written and oral channels both within Regulatory and across the organization.
- Extensive experience interfacing with government Agencies and Health Authority personnel.
- Able to deliver challenging messages effectively without compromising important business relationships.
- Experience working in a complex and matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated success in negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and credibility within the organization.
- Proven skill at implementing successful affiliate regulatory strategies (US or Canada device or combination product (device primary) experience preferred).
- US Class III device experience and familiarity with manufacturing processes/change control assessments is preferred.
- Demonstrated, forward-thinking strategic experience to accelerate programs or establish regulatory precedence using novel approaches is a plus.
- Global regulatory experience is a plus.
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 long-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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Regulatory Affairs
Translate your TGA experience for U.S. employers
Reframe your Therapeutic Goods Administration background in terms of FDA equivalents, 21 CFR Part 11, 510(k) submissions, NDA or BLA processes. U.S. hiring managers read TGA experience as credible but need the translation to move your application forward.
Target FDA-regulated industries with active LCA filings
Pharma, medical devices, and biologics companies file Labor Condition Applications regularly for Regulatory Affairs roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title to identify employers with recent E-3 visa LCA history before you apply.
Confirm your degree field supports specialty occupation status
Regulatory Affairs requires a direct nexus between your degree and the role. A degree in pharmacy, biochemistry, biomedical science, or a related field strengthens your E-3 application. A general business degree, even with years of RA experience, can trigger an USCIS request for evidence.
Get your offer letter to specify regulatory duties precisely
Vague offer letters that list Regulatory Affairs broadly are a common E-3 stumbling block. Ask your employer to specify the regulatory frameworks you'll work under, FDA submissions, compliance audits, labeling reviews, so the LCA and visa application are defensible.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Regulatory Affairs E-3 applications often involve detailed specialty occupation documentation. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing with DOL, prepares your visa paperwork, and gets you ready for your consulate appointment without needing a separate immigration lawyer.
Understand the E-3 timeline before you accept an offer
The DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days, but Australian consulate appointment availability varies by location and season. Factor in two to six weeks from LCA certification to visa interview when negotiating your start date with a U.S. employer.
E-3 Visa Regulatory Affairs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Regulatory Affairs jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, it filters roles by E-3 sponsorship eligibility so you're only seeing employers already set up to hire Australian professionals. Regulatory Affairs roles in pharma, medical devices, and biologics are the most active categories for E-3 filings in the life sciences sector.
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 Regulatory Affairs qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided your degree is in a directly related field such as pharmacy, biochemistry, regulatory science, or biomedical engineering. USCIS assesses specialty occupation on a role-by-role basis, so the offer letter needs to tie specific regulatory duties, FDA submissions, compliance documentation, labeling review, to your degree field explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Regulatory Affairs professionals?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians in this field. There's no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B visa selection is randomized and capped at 85,000 annually, meaning a qualified Regulatory Affairs professional can wait years for a slot. The E-3 gets you to a consulate appointment within weeks of your offer.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working in Regulatory Affairs?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-tied, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and support a new visa application before you start. There's no portability provision like AC21 under the H-1B. If you're changing roles within the same company, a material change in duties may also require an amended filing.