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Head Of Engineering roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Engineering leadership positions typically satisfy the advanced-degree requirement, making EB-2 the most common pathway. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa.
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LI-Onsite
Location: Denton, TX, USA
Help bring a new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site to life—building the engineering backbone that enables safe, compliant, reliable operations from day one. As Head of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in launching a new U.S. manufacturing site, setting direction for engineering and facilities operations from design through commissioning and start-up. As a member of the site leadership team, you will shape the site master plan, oversee capital investments, and build a high-performing engineering organization that ensures inspection-ready operations from day one. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on patient supply, regulatory success, and the future growth of Novartis’ RLT network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for engineering and facilities operations to enable successful launch of a new RLT manufacturing site
- Develop and execute the site engineering strategy and five-year Site Master Plan, including capacity, capital investment, and resource planning
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities organization, including succession planning and talent development
- Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are designed, commissioned, qualified, and maintained to meet regulatory and business requirements
- Lead capital project planning and execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with site launch milestones
- Establish and maintain a state of continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies
- Partner closely with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Health, Safety & Environment leaders to support inspection readiness and operational excellence
- Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering and facilities operations
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in US cGMP environments
- At least 5 years leadership experience of engineering and maintenance in cGMP plant, including facility design aligned to Lean concepts for material, people, and waste flows
- Strong expertise in pharmaceutical engineering systems, including facilities, utilities, equipment, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle maintenance
- Direct involvement with quality regulatory inspections of facilities from major agencies such FDA or EMA
- Excellent knowledge of engineering standards for buildings, facilities, and equipment in the pharmaceutical industry along with management of construction projects
- Significant Environment Health and Safety, and GxP / QA experience building an injury and error-free culture with knowledge of multiple compliance areas (corporate governance, financial, quality, environment, safety, etc.)
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical, radiochemistry, or sterile drug product manufacturing operations
- Prior involvement in new site start-up and launch projects, including design through commissioning and qualification
The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600 and $257,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
WHY NOVARTIS: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
BENEFITS AND REWARDS: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
ACCESSIBILITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
DIVISION
Operations
BUSINESS UNIT
Production / Manufacturing
LOCATION
USA
STATE
Texas
SITE
Denton (Texas)
COMPANY / LEGAL ENTITY
U469 (FCRS = US469) AAA USA Inc.
FUNCTIONAL AREA
Technical Operations
JOB TYPE
Full time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Regular
SHIFT WORK
No
SUMMARY
LI-Onsite
Location: Denton, TX, USA
Help bring a new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site to life—building the engineering backbone that enables safe, compliant, reliable operations from day one. As Head of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in launching a new U.S. manufacturing site, setting direction for engineering and facilities operations from design through commissioning and start-up. As a member of the site leadership team, you will shape the site master plan, oversee capital investments, and build a high-performing engineering organization that ensures inspection-ready operations from day one. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on patient supply, regulatory success, and the future growth of Novartis’ RLT network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for engineering and facilities operations to enable successful launch of a new RLT manufacturing site
- Develop and execute the site engineering strategy and five-year Site Master Plan, including capacity, capital investment, and resource planning
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities organization, including succession planning and talent development
- Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are designed, commissioned, qualified, and maintained to meet regulatory and business requirements
- Lead capital project planning and execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with site launch milestones
- Establish and maintain a state of continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies
- Partner closely with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Health, Safety & Environment leaders to support inspection readiness and operational excellence
- Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering and facilities operations
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in US cGMP environments
- At least 5 years leadership experience of engineering and maintenance in cGMP plant, including facility design aligned to Lean concepts for material, people, and waste flows
- Strong expertise in pharmaceutical engineering systems, including facilities, utilities, equipment, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle maintenance
- Direct involvement with quality regulatory inspections of facilities from major agencies such FDA or EMA
- Excellent knowledge of engineering standards for buildings, facilities, and equipment in the pharmaceutical industry along with management of construction projects
- Significant Environment Health and Safety, and GxP / QA experience building an injury and error-free culture with knowledge of multiple compliance areas (corporate governance, financial, quality, environment, safety, etc.)
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical, radiochemistry, or sterile drug product manufacturing operations
- Prior involvement in new site start-up and launch projects, including design through commissioning and qualification
The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600 and $257,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
WHY NOVARTIS: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
BENEFITS AND REWARDS: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
ACCESSIBILITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
DIVISION
Operations
BUSINESS UNIT
Production / Manufacturing
LOCATION
USA
STATE
Texas
SITE
Denton (Texas)
COMPANY / LEGAL ENTITY
U469 (FCRS = US469) AAA USA Inc.
FUNCTIONAL AREA
Technical Operations
JOB TYPE
Full time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Regular
SHIFT WORK
No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Head Of Engineering
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Large engineering-intensive companies in semiconductors, aerospace, and enterprise software routinely absorb multi-year PERM timelines. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed engineering leadership petitions, not just individual contributor roles.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Head Of Engineering roles by employers with active green card filing history. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar leadership roles reduces the risk of starting a PERM process with an employer unfamiliar with engineering-level petitions.
Understand how PERM job requirements affect you
The job description filed with DOL for PERM becomes the minimum requirement for the role permanently. If the employer lists specific tech stacks or team-size thresholds, your credentials must match at filing time, not just at hire.
Negotiate filing timeline into your offer stage
PERM recruitment must begin before your I-140 petition, adding months before USCIS adjudication starts. During offer negotiation, confirm the employer's standard timeline from hire to PERM filing initiation and whether they pay attorney and filing fees.
Use O*NET to align your title to DOL classifications
DOL assigns prevailing wages based on occupation codes, not job titles. Cross-reference your role against the O*NET profile for your actual duties, then use the OFLC Wage Search to identify whether your offer meets the Level III or Level IV wage threshold required for senior engineering leadership.
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Does a Head Of Engineering role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Head Of Engineering positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or equivalent, which can include a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 is available when the role requires only a bachelor's degree. Your employer specifies the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a six-year base limit. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There is no lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together take several years, versus H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. For a Head Of Engineering position, this typically includes print and online advertising, internal posting, and documented review of all applicants. The employer, not you, drives this process and bears the filing costs.
How can I find Head Of Engineering jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter engineering leadership roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many companies sponsor H-1B visas but have never initiated a PERM filing for a leadership position, so filtering by sponsorship type at the search stage saves months of negotiation with employers who aren't set up for it.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Head Of Engineering, the new role generally needs to remain in engineering management. Consult an immigration attorney before making the move.
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