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Compliance Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Roles overseeing regulatory frameworks, AML programs, or enterprise risk management typically satisfy the specialty occupation and advanced-degree criteria that drive EB-2 eligibility.
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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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Sets up, leads and develops a team responsible for Quality Control Coordination, Quality Compliance, Exception and Change Management, Qualification and Maintenance and, analytical Outsourcing.
- Develops and implements short and mid-term strategy for the Compliance group and manages effectively local and global interfaces (within PDS&T, with Operations QC, R&D and Ops QA, Development Sciences, Regulatory, etc.).
- Develops/aligns local processes/workflows and GMP approaches within PDS&T LC.
- Develops/aligns in close cooperation with other PDS&T sites and partner organizations global lean processes/workflows and GMP approaches cross-functionally.
- Manages effectively local/global interfaces (Operations QC, R&D and Ops QA, Development Sciences, Regulatory, etc..) and drives cross-functional alignment. Initiates and/or contributes to global cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and workflows.
- Is responsible for GMP systems and processes, and compliance within area.
- Drives/coordinates local and global initiatives to align and improve processes and workflows.
- Ensures utilization of appropriately risk based approaches to ensure project and internal/external budget success and increase efficiency.
- Drives technological innovation and guides improvements to leverage operational excellence within function and in line with the PDS&T vision.
Leadership Competencies:
- Is up to date on regulatory expectations (guidelines, GMPs and other GxPs as appropriate) and translates these into executable approaches aligned with partner functions.
- Builds strong relationships with peers to create and implement aligned local and global processes and strategies as it relates to area of responsibility.
- Motivates and influences others to manage global business partners.
- Knows the business to influence long-range strategy.
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement to recruit, develop and retain top talents.
- Deals comfortable with uncertainty, ambiguity and risk making decisions. Ensures alignment with corporate/regulatory policies/standards.
- Steps up and takes leadership to implement changes in the face of organizational or personal challenges.
- Raises the bar and drives the function to efficient/reliable execution.
- Develops long-range plans for resource and capital investments.
Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated to manage and prioritize resources & timelines across a wide range of programs and initiatives within area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- BS or equivalent education and extensive, typically 14+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of experience; PhD with typically 6+ years of experience in area or scientific area of discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to analytical and/or formulation development and funded expertise in GMP areas.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a principle investigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
- Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
- Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company and possibly externally.
- Experienced and demonstrated success as primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents.
- Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills by presenting at leading scientific conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sound knowledge of global GMP requirements and regulations and experience with their implementation in well-defined and efficient processes and workflows.
- Prior management and leadership experience are required.
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.
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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.
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Company Description
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Sets up, leads and develops a team responsible for Quality Control Coordination, Quality Compliance, Exception and Change Management, Qualification and Maintenance and, analytical Outsourcing.
- Develops and implements short and mid-term strategy for the Compliance group and manages effectively local and global interfaces (within PDS&T, with Operations QC, R&D and Ops QA, Development Sciences, Regulatory, etc.).
- Develops/aligns local processes/workflows and GMP approaches within PDS&T LC.
- Develops/aligns in close cooperation with other PDS&T sites and partner organizations global lean processes/workflows and GMP approaches cross-functionally.
- Manages effectively local/global interfaces (Operations QC, R&D and Ops QA, Development Sciences, Regulatory, etc..) and drives cross-functional alignment. Initiates and/or contributes to global cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and workflows.
- Is responsible for GMP systems and processes, and compliance within area.
- Drives/coordinates local and global initiatives to align and improve processes and workflows.
- Ensures utilization of appropriately risk based approaches to ensure project and internal/external budget success and increase efficiency.
- Drives technological innovation and guides improvements to leverage operational excellence within function and in line with the PDS&T vision.
Leadership Competencies:
- Is up to date on regulatory expectations (guidelines, GMPs and other GxPs as appropriate) and translates these into executable approaches aligned with partner functions.
- Builds strong relationships with peers to create and implement aligned local and global processes and strategies as it relates to area of responsibility.
- Motivates and influences others to manage global business partners.
- Knows the business to influence long-range strategy.
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement to recruit, develop and retain top talents.
- Deals comfortable with uncertainty, ambiguity and risk making decisions. Ensures alignment with corporate/regulatory policies/standards.
- Steps up and takes leadership to implement changes in the face of organizational or personal challenges.
- Raises the bar and drives the function to efficient/reliable execution.
- Develops long-range plans for resource and capital investments.
Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated to manage and prioritize resources & timelines across a wide range of programs and initiatives within area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- BS or equivalent education and extensive, typically 14+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of experience; PhD with typically 6+ years of experience in area or scientific area of discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to analytical and/or formulation development and funded expertise in GMP areas.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a principle investigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
- Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
- Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company and possibly externally.
- Experienced and demonstrated success as primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents.
- Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills by presenting at leading scientific conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sound knowledge of global GMP requirements and regulations and experience with their implementation in well-defined and efficient processes and workflows.
- Prior management and leadership experience are required.
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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Compliance Lead
Frame your credentials around EB-2 requirements
Compliance Lead roles often qualify under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree in law, finance, or a compliance-adjacent field. Gather official transcripts and any foreign credential evaluations before approaching employers, since PERM filings depend on documented educational equivalency.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies file PERM applications regularly for compliance roles because regulatory mandates create sustained hiring demand. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have certified compliance positions in the past two years.
Distinguish green card sponsorship from H-1B in interviews
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery at the petition stage, unlike the H-1B. When discussing sponsorship with a hiring manager, clarify that PERM is an employer-paid process and that EB-3 wait times vary significantly by country of birth.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Compliance Lead duties and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code before accepting an offer, so you don't negotiate below the floor that PERM requires.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers efficiently
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never filed green card petitions. Migrate Mate surfaces Compliance Lead roles at employers with verified PERM and I-140 sponsorship history, so you can direct your applications toward companies already familiar with the process.
Request a PERM timeline commitment before signing an offer
PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Ask employers to confirm they'll initiate PERM within a defined window after your start date, and get that commitment documented in your offer letter or employment agreement.
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Find Compliance Lead JobsCompliance Lead Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Lead roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Lead positions qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or the equivalent in law, finance, business, or a compliance-specific field. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement typically fall under EB-3. The classification depends on what the employer genuinely requires for the position, not just what you hold, because PERM locks in the job's minimum requirements at filing.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Compliance Lead?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship bypasses the lottery entirely and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically run two to four years for many nationalities, longer for applicants born in India or China due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor market test mean for a Compliance Lead candidate?
Before filing your PERM application with DOL, your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. For Compliance Lead roles, this includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal postings. If a qualified U.S. applicant surfaces, PERM cannot proceed. Your employer's legal team manages this process, but understanding it helps you anticipate why the certification stage alone can take six months or more.
How can I find Compliance Lead employers who already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified PERM and I-140 sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have actually completed the process for compliance roles rather than those who say they're open to sponsorship. Financial services firms, hospital systems, and large manufacturers tend to file the most PERM applications for compliance positions because their regulatory obligations create consistent demand.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in progress as a Compliance Lead?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of being current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Compliance Lead roles generally port to other compliance, risk, or regulatory positions. Changing employers before I-140 approval typically requires starting the PERM process over with the new employer.
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