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Regulatory Affairs Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this compliance-intensive specialty, where degree requirements and regulatory expertise align well with USCIS advanced-degree criteria.
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- Prepare, execute and coordinate Registration Projects in Canada and U.S. for biocidal products (EPA) - Environmental Protection Agency, (FIFRA) - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and Health Canada (PMRA) - Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency for the Material Protection Products (MPP) Business Unit.
- Communicate and collaborate with business teams, customers and authorities regarding regulatory topics.
- Interpret, evaluate and effectively communicate technical material and government regulations policies to LANXESS employees and customers.
- Coordinate with external laboratories to place studies and ensure services delivered for data required for regulatory purposes.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a closely related field; Master's Degree is preferred.
- 5 to 10 years experience in the regulatory field with technical knowledge of the current FIFRA and PMRA regulatory requirements, procedures and guidelines for Registration of biocides by the U.S. EPA, state agencies and PMRA.
- Ability to work independently with good communication and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of FDA and Canadian FDA specific to indirect food contact clearances for biocides is preferred.
- This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week.
Location
Pittsburgh
Employee Type Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
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What we offer you
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Job Highlights
- Prepare, execute and coordinate Registration Projects in Canada and U.S. for biocidal products (EPA) - Environmental Protection Agency, (FIFRA) - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and Health Canada (PMRA) - Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency for the Material Protection Products (MPP) Business Unit.
- Communicate and collaborate with business teams, customers and authorities regarding regulatory topics.
- Interpret, evaluate and effectively communicate technical material and government regulations policies to LANXESS employees and customers.
- Coordinate with external laboratories to place studies and ensure services delivered for data required for regulatory purposes.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a closely related field; Master's Degree is preferred.
- 5 to 10 years experience in the regulatory field with technical knowledge of the current FIFRA and PMRA regulatory requirements, procedures and guidelines for Registration of biocides by the U.S. EPA, state agencies and PMRA.
- Ability to work independently with good communication and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of FDA and Canadian FDA specific to indirect food contact clearances for biocides is preferred.
- This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week.
Location
Pittsburgh
Employee Type Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer you
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Regulatory Affairs Manager
Document your regulatory credentials strategically
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like RAC, and letters detailing your specific regulatory submissions experience. PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications, so your credentials must cleanly match the job description they file.
Target employers with established PERM programs
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies running active IND, NDA, or 510(k) pipelines routinely sponsor Regulatory Affairs Managers because regulatory talent is genuinely scarce. Look for employers in FDA-regulated industries where foreign nationals already hold senior compliance roles.
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Filter Migrate Mate by Regulatory Affairs Manager roles with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces employers who have already navigated PERM for this specific job title, cutting out the guesswork in your search.
Negotiate job description scope before PERM filing
Work with your employer to ensure the PERM labor certification accurately reflects your actual duties, not an inflated or narrowed description. A mismatch between your role and the certified position can create problems at the I-485 stage years later.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 category placement
If your Regulatory Affairs Manager role requires a master's degree or equivalent, your employer can file under EB-2, which may reduce your priority date wait. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3, which has longer backlogs for some nationalities.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, USCIS allows concurrent filing of your adjustment of status application. For Regulatory Affairs Managers born in countries without significant backlogs, this can shorten your total wait to permanent residency substantially.
Green Card Regulatory Affairs Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Regulatory Affairs Manager positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer defines minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 applies. If it requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field, EB-3 is the standard path. Your employer's PERM labor certification locks in which category applies to your specific position.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years with no guaranteed path to permanency. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and once your I-140 is approved your priority date is locked even if you change employers. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before your I-485 becomes actionable.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Regulatory Affairs Manager?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period showing no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer then files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 phase commonly runs 12 to 24 months depending on whether DOL selects the application for audit.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Regulatory Affairs Manager roles where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies with established PERM filing patterns in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors gives you the clearest path to an offer where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Can I use my O*NET occupation profile to support my green card application?
O*NET provides the occupational classification and typical education requirements for Regulatory Affairs Manager roles, which your employer references when drafting the PERM job description. USCIS also uses this data when evaluating whether the role meets specialty occupation or advanced-degree standards. Reviewing the O*NET profile before your offer letter is finalized helps ensure your credentials align with what DOL and USCIS expect to see for this job title.