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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies regularly file I-140 petitions for these roles given the specialized regulatory science background required.
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INTRODUCTION
It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager for Research Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the overall operations of, which include but is not limited to Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Conflict of Interest, Safety, Process Specialist. This individual will also work very closely with study activation site research teams, protocol research operations, budget, and contract department, and finance to continue evaluating our regulatory processes and metrics to ensure regulatory is working as efficiently as possible to meet or exceed our goals. In this role, the individual must have managerial and leadership skills as well great customer service skills to comfortably interact and communicate with internal teams, pharma/CRO teams, IRBs, site research teams and our physicians. The Senior Manager:
- Oversees the regulatory start-up and maintenance of trials; including safety and conflict of interest
- Works closely with our research sites, study activation, research protocol operations, budget, and contracts team
- Develops and implements regulatory policies and procedures for the sites and the site Clinical Operations team; including managing and planning regulatory affairs compliance for industry sponsors and/or sites
- Manages the regulatory affairs between the organization for multiple clinical trials according to FDA and GCP guidelines; for individual sites, studies, sponsors and/or other networks
- Manages the relationships between industry partners and the FDA regarding regulatory compliance for the organization and managing regulatory audits of studies by sponsor/industry and governmental auditors
- Problem solves with the department managers and other site leadership as they arise
- Assists in developing and executing the Sarah Cannon internal and external strategies
- Provides oversight, leadership, and direction in the regulatory study startup of trials and in maintenance areas where support is provided
- Assesses organizational processes associated with regulatory startup and support to identify ways to improve and streamline processes
- Meets with site leadership as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by the teams
- Accountable for leading people, setting direction, and deploying resources; responsible for attracting and selecting talent; support onboarding new employees to decrease time to productivity; driving performance through their team members by setting direction, providing feedback, and creating a trust-based, inclusive work environment; developing employees through coaching and feedback; rewarding and recognizing employees via ongoing recognition and core pay-for-performance practices are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held.
- Develops metrics and reports KPI on weekly and monthly basis to department managers to ensure targets initiatives are being met.
- Investigates complex and unusual customer requests and complaints, develops remediation plan and leads implementation.
- Provides leadership and direction to employees either through other managers or directly to employees.
- Develops, adapts, and executes functional or departmental strategy to achieve key business objectives in area of responsibility.
- Keeps executive and management team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to regulatory affairs
- Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote recruitment, retention, and continuing education of the team
- Attends and participates in all required meetings including weekly operational review and Director’s meeting
- Assists in development and tracking of department goals and metrics
- Works closely with monitors, sponsors/CROs, sites, and team to ensure quality and timely work being delivered
- Support and collaborate with IRB counterparts to ensure quality relationships
- Represents company vision to colleagues and external customers
- Tracks and communicates to team and sites performance expectations and status
- Works with other members in Research Operations to ensure communication and responsibility are effective and appropriate
- Adhere to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research and develop new SOPs and or Working Practice Guidelines as appropriate. Monitor adherence to company policies and guidelines and acts according to established procedures to ensure all issues are addressed and resolved as required.
- Participate in educational activities and programs
- Maintain strictest confidentiality
- Provide proactive and creative recommendations on how to meet corporate and role-specific goals and handle identified deviations
- Communicate and escalate unresolved issues at the appropriate time and to the appropriate level of management
- Provide high level customer service, support and problem resolution to ensure the delivery of organizational goals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You should have for this position:
- A Bachelor’s Degree preferably a Master’s Degree
- At least three years of Research experience either on the site side or within industry
- At least three years of Management with direct reports
- Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) is preferred
ABOUT SARAH CANNON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson,
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related life sciences field positions you for EB-2 classification. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before applying so employers can confirm your eligibility upfront.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies with dedicated regulatory departments file PERM applications regularly for this role. Filter your search by companies that have sponsored regulatory affairs positions before, not just those with general sponsorship policies.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively sponsoring Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles for green cards. The platform surfaces employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, saving you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B visas.
Document your regulatory specialization before PERM starts
PERM requires your employer to define a job description tight enough to justify why standard recruitment did not yield a qualified U.S. applicant. Compile records of your FDA submission experience, therapeutic area expertise, or CTD dossier work before the process begins.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Confirm whether the employer covers PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs, and ask about their policy if you change roles internally before your green card is approved. These terms are far easier to resolve before you sign than after.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 category implications for your timeline
If your country of birth has a priority date backlog, your employer's choice of EB-2 versus EB-3 affects how long you wait for a visa number to become available. Confirm which category fits your qualifications and check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before your I-140 is filed.
Green Card Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on your qualifications. EB-2 covers candidates with an advanced degree or the equivalent in regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Most employers in pharma and medical devices file under EB-2 for senior-level regulatory roles because the position typically requires graduate-level education or substantial specialized experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, while H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. PERM has no annual lottery, so there's no random selection risk. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth. H-1B can be obtained faster but offers no path to permanency on its own.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for regulatory affairs roles?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker applied. For Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist positions, the job description must specify the regulatory requirements, such as FDA submission experience or ICH guideline knowledge, that justify the role's qualifications. DOL then reviews the application, which can take six months to over a year.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship begins?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you may port your green card sponsorship to a new employer in a same or similar regulatory affairs role under AC21 portability rules. Porting requires the new role to be substantially similar in duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications. You should document the similarity carefully with help from an immigration attorney before changing jobs.
Where can I find Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals searching for employment-based green card and visa-sponsored roles. You can filter by job title and sponsorship type to find companies actively filing PERM and I-140 petitions for regulatory affairs positions, rather than sifting through listings where sponsorship availability is unclear or limited to H-1B only.