Green Card Regulatory Affairs Associate Jobs

Regulatory Affairs Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this compliance-driven field.

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Open Jobs187+
Work Type67% On-site
Top LocationRedwood City, CA
Most JobsRevolution Medicines, Inc.

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McKesson
Senior Manager of Research Regulatory Affairs
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Senior Manager of Research Regulatory Affairs
McKesson
Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
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Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.
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Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$390k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's

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Moody's
Assistant Vice President, Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs
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Moody's
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Assistant Vice President, Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs
Moody's
Washington, Washington DC
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$140k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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AbbVie
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
AbbVie
Mettawa, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$142k - $269k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Constellation Energy
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
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Constellation Energy
Added 4d ago
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Constellation Energy
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$110k - $166k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Regulatory Affairs Associate

Verify your degree supports EB-2 eligibility

Regulatory Affairs Associate positions often require a life sciences or pharmacy degree. A master's or equivalent foreign credential positions you for EB-2 sponsorship, while a bachelor's degree still qualifies for EB-3 as a professional worker.

Target biotech and pharma companies with PERM history

Search OFLC PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have previously sponsored Regulatory Affairs roles. Companies filing PERM for this title regularly include medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical firms with dedicated regulatory departments.

Find green card sponsors using Migrate Mate

Filter by job title and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to surface Regulatory Affairs Associate openings at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely.

Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer

Ask directly whether the employer will initiate PERM within your first year. Some companies start the process immediately given Regulatory Affairs backlogs for certain nationalities, particularly for applicants from India or China.

Document your regulatory credentials before PERM begins

Gather official transcripts, RAC certification if applicable, and employment verification letters before your employer files PERM. DOL audits in this field often focus on whether your credentials match the advertised job requirements precisely.

Understand how prevailing wage affects your PERM case

Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your Regulatory Affairs role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool to confirm your offered salary meets Level I through Level IV thresholds before PERM is filed.

Green Card Regulatory Affairs Associate: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Regulatory Affairs Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Both categories apply, depending on your credentials. EB-2 requires an advanced degree, so a master's in a life science, pharmacy, or regulatory discipline typically qualifies. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree. Most employers in pharma and biotech file under whichever category matches your education level.

How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Regulatory Affairs Associate?

H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 professional level for most nationalities. PERM requires DOL labor market testing and takes 18 to 36 months from start to green card approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.

Which industries most commonly sponsor Regulatory Affairs Associates for green cards?

Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, and medical device firms file PERM most frequently for Regulatory Affairs roles. Contract research organizations and food ingredient companies with FDA compliance teams also sponsor regularly. Employers in these sectors are accustomed to multi-year PERM timelines and build sponsorship into their hiring process.

How can I find Regulatory Affairs Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Regulatory Affairs Associate roles at employers with EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, filtering out companies that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all. This narrows your search to employers who have already committed to the PERM process for this job title.

What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?

If you change employers before the I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification cannot be transferred and your new employer must restart the process from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the priority date queue for 180 days, USCIS portability rules may allow you to change employers in a same or similar Regulatory Affairs role without losing your place in line.