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Head of Quality jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Manufacturers, medical device firms, and pharmaceutical companies regularly sponsor this role, making it one of the more accessible quality leadership positions for foreign professionals pursuing permanent residency.
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Pharma Technical Operations (PT) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we contribute to deliver Roche’s ground-breaking therapies to more than 120 million patients around the world. We make our medicines at internal and external sites around the world and coordinate all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms.
This opportunity is located at Genentech’s Oceanside campus, a dedicated biologics drug substance manufacturing site specializing in commercial-scale production and rapid technology transfer. Utilizing dual stainless steel and state-of-the-art single-use manufacturing value streams, Oceanside plays a vital role in delivering life-saving therapies across Roche's commercial and clinical portfolio.
The Opportunity
As the Quality Site Head you are accountable for the design and qualification of our facility’s operations, including strategic workforce planning, hiring the respective personnel, setting up the organization, all relevant processes and documentation (e.g. SOPs). You are responsible for project management activities, IT systems and definition of the processes in compliance with GMP/Quality requirements. You will identify timeline risks or bottlenecks for the project or future site operations and take appropriate actions. You will work closely with all the key areas to achieve ambitious goals in terms of on time, on cost and on scope delivery.
You will work closely with the Site Head and other members of the Site Leadership team to shape excellence in operations and the strategy of the site. You are responsible for all Quality Operations affiliated with Quality Assurance and Quality Control business units for the Oceanside site and ensure that all processes and assets at the site are fully compliant with internal and external guidelines and regulations. You ensure effective use of resources and control of expenses to achieve maximum productivity; you develop and sustain robust scalable business processes and adjust and continuously improve them as needed. You are responsible for the achievement of complex and significant objectives through leadership and direction of significant multidimensional resources. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with the other departments on site within and beyond the Quality organisation to ensure site and department goals are achieved. You will also closely collaborate with other internal site Quality organisations and the global Quality organisation to support the network.
Involves travel up to 20%.
Your responsibilities include the following:
- You will drive timely project execution through strategic thinking, technical and entrepreneurial understanding
- You will foster a strong mindset for safety, quality and compliance
- You will take purposeful and impactful decisions
- You will demonstrate disciplinary and professional leadership promotion and deployment of personnel including the assurance of adequate initial and ongoing training
- You will carry out employee appraisal reviews including performance assessment and salary responsibility
- You will define goals with employees and evaluate the achievement of goals. You will support the development of employees
Who you are:
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical, life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 15+ years of relevant bio/pharmaceutical experience in GMP regulated environments in Quality and preferably also manufacturing.
- You possess significant professional experience in Quality Assurance/Control, including cross-functional team management and leadership
- You have strong project management skills
- You have extensive professional experience with operations management in a facility that produces antibodies and biologics
- You have extensive knowledge of safety, quality systems and quality assurance concepts and systems, including the application of cGMPs.
- You have strong creative leadership skills, ability to build forward looking perspectives and remove barriers. Ability to inspire, adopt, coach and apply lean and agile ways of working. A consistent track record to perform against tight timelines in a highly complex and ambiguous environment. Expertise and experience in organizational change management and expertise in delivering a long-term vision is welcome
Preferred:
- You have an advanced degree (Masters or PhD)
- You have international experience at multiple sites/locations
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $201,000 - $374,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
Pharma Technical Operations (PT) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we contribute to deliver Roche’s ground-breaking therapies to more than 120 million patients around the world. We make our medicines at internal and external sites around the world and coordinate all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms.
This opportunity is located at Genentech’s Oceanside campus, a dedicated biologics drug substance manufacturing site specializing in commercial-scale production and rapid technology transfer. Utilizing dual stainless steel and state-of-the-art single-use manufacturing value streams, Oceanside plays a vital role in delivering life-saving therapies across Roche's commercial and clinical portfolio.
The Opportunity
As the Quality Site Head you are accountable for the design and qualification of our facility’s operations, including strategic workforce planning, hiring the respective personnel, setting up the organization, all relevant processes and documentation (e.g. SOPs). You are responsible for project management activities, IT systems and definition of the processes in compliance with GMP/Quality requirements. You will identify timeline risks or bottlenecks for the project or future site operations and take appropriate actions. You will work closely with all the key areas to achieve ambitious goals in terms of on time, on cost and on scope delivery.
You will work closely with the Site Head and other members of the Site Leadership team to shape excellence in operations and the strategy of the site. You are responsible for all Quality Operations affiliated with Quality Assurance and Quality Control business units for the Oceanside site and ensure that all processes and assets at the site are fully compliant with internal and external guidelines and regulations. You ensure effective use of resources and control of expenses to achieve maximum productivity; you develop and sustain robust scalable business processes and adjust and continuously improve them as needed. You are responsible for the achievement of complex and significant objectives through leadership and direction of significant multidimensional resources. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with the other departments on site within and beyond the Quality organisation to ensure site and department goals are achieved. You will also closely collaborate with other internal site Quality organisations and the global Quality organisation to support the network.
Involves travel up to 20%.
Your responsibilities include the following:
- You will drive timely project execution through strategic thinking, technical and entrepreneurial understanding
- You will foster a strong mindset for safety, quality and compliance
- You will take purposeful and impactful decisions
- You will demonstrate disciplinary and professional leadership promotion and deployment of personnel including the assurance of adequate initial and ongoing training
- You will carry out employee appraisal reviews including performance assessment and salary responsibility
- You will define goals with employees and evaluate the achievement of goals. You will support the development of employees
Who you are:
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical, life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 15+ years of relevant bio/pharmaceutical experience in GMP regulated environments in Quality and preferably also manufacturing.
- You possess significant professional experience in Quality Assurance/Control, including cross-functional team management and leadership
- You have strong project management skills
- You have extensive professional experience with operations management in a facility that produces antibodies and biologics
- You have extensive knowledge of safety, quality systems and quality assurance concepts and systems, including the application of cGMPs.
- You have strong creative leadership skills, ability to build forward looking perspectives and remove barriers. Ability to inspire, adopt, coach and apply lean and agile ways of working. A consistent track record to perform against tight timelines in a highly complex and ambiguous environment. Expertise and experience in organizational change management and expertise in delivering a long-term vision is welcome
Preferred:
- You have an advanced degree (Masters or PhD)
- You have international experience at multiple sites/locations
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $201,000 - $374,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Head of Quality
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
A Head of Quality role typically qualifies under EB-2 if your employer requires a master's degree, or EB-3 if a bachelor's plus two years of experience suffices. Pull the O*NET profile for Quality Control Systems Managers to confirm the degree language your employer needs in the job description.
Target industries with active PERM filings
Pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace, and food manufacturing employers file PERM most frequently for quality leadership roles. Focusing your search on regulated industries shortens the path to sponsorship because these employers already have established immigration compliance programs and experienced legal counsel.
Search for verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Prioritizing employers who have already completed PERM for similar quality titles reduces your negotiation risk and signals that the employer understands the full EB-2 or EB-3 filing timeline.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area; if the offer falls below Level II or III for a senior quality role, the PERM application will fail the wage determination step.
Get your priority date filed early
Nationals of India and China face significant priority-date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. Pushing your employer to begin PERM recruitment immediately after you accept an offer, rather than waiting until you're settled in the role, establishes your priority date sooner and reduces total waiting time.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. A Head of Quality role at a new company generally qualifies as the same occupation, but confirm the SOC codes match before resigning.
Green Card Head of Quality: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Head of Quality roles?
Most Head of Quality positions qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals or candidates with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience, EB-3 applies instead. Your employer's job description controls which category USCIS reviews, so the degree language matters.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. For a Head of Quality position, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating through a recruitment test that no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa requires an LCA but no recruitment test and grants temporary work authorization only.
How long does the PERM process take for a quality leadership role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request to DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and then the application itself. DOL processing times fluctuate, and per-country priority-date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3 mean total time to a green card varies considerably for nationals of India and China. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins tracking current priority dates.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Head of Quality jobs?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by quality management roles and work location. Focusing on regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and aerospace narrows your search to employers most likely to have active PERM programs, in-house immigration counsel, and established timelines for sponsoring quality professionals.
Can I change employers after my green card is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date or position in the queue. A Head of Quality role at a different company generally qualifies as the same occupation, but verify that the SOC codes align before accepting the new offer.