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Compliance Lead roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the regulatory, legal, and business operations categories. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title. Your degree field, not just your experience, determines whether USCIS approves the specialty occupation classification.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Professional Education Compliance Lead is based out of Austin, TX position within the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
This is a fully onsite role.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
The Professional Education Compliance Lead is responsible for overseeing all compliance aspects of professional education programs involving physician engagement and payment. This role ensures adherence to U.S. and global regulatory requirements and internal policies, and serves as a key partner to the Office of Ethics and Compliance, Legal, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Education teams. This role will also be serving as a lead for professional education programs as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
- Lead and oversee all compliance aspects of professional education activities, ensuring adherence to applicable medical device laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine/Open Payments, AdvaMed Code).
- Oversee compliant engagement, contracting, and payment of physicians for education, training, and consulting activities, including generation and execution of contracts, FMV determinations, speaker training completion, and payment methodologies.
- Manage budgets, proof of performance, and timely payments for physician engagements.
- Oversee tracking, documentation, transparency reporting, and transfers of value for physician payments, including review and approval of all physician invoices, honoraria, and reimbursements in accordance with company and division guidelines.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to professional education programs, ensuring all activities are audit-ready; support audits, investigations, and corrective action initiatives as needed.
- Manage field compliance challenges.
- Manage compliance for all U.S. physician engagements conducted outside the U.S. (OUS), partnering with OUS teams to ensure local compliance, documentation, proof of performance, and alignment with U.S. and local regulatory requirements, including cross-border agreements.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance policies, SOPs, and internal controls related to physician engagements, payments, and professional education programs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Medical Affairs, Education, and external vendors to provide compliance guidance, training, and education and to ensure compliant execution of programs.
- Participate in broader professional education leadership initiatives, including strategic projects and process improvements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree- BA/BS in business, healthcare, marketing, compliance, legal studies, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum 7 years.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in compliance, legal, medical affairs, marketing, or professional education within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
APPLY NOW
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Professional Education Compliance Lead is based out of Austin, TX position within the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
This is a fully onsite role.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
The Professional Education Compliance Lead is responsible for overseeing all compliance aspects of professional education programs involving physician engagement and payment. This role ensures adherence to U.S. and global regulatory requirements and internal policies, and serves as a key partner to the Office of Ethics and Compliance, Legal, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Education teams. This role will also be serving as a lead for professional education programs as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
- Lead and oversee all compliance aspects of professional education activities, ensuring adherence to applicable medical device laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine/Open Payments, AdvaMed Code).
- Oversee compliant engagement, contracting, and payment of physicians for education, training, and consulting activities, including generation and execution of contracts, FMV determinations, speaker training completion, and payment methodologies.
- Manage budgets, proof of performance, and timely payments for physician engagements.
- Oversee tracking, documentation, transparency reporting, and transfers of value for physician payments, including review and approval of all physician invoices, honoraria, and reimbursements in accordance with company and division guidelines.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to professional education programs, ensuring all activities are audit-ready; support audits, investigations, and corrective action initiatives as needed.
- Manage field compliance challenges.
- Manage compliance for all U.S. physician engagements conducted outside the U.S. (OUS), partnering with OUS teams to ensure local compliance, documentation, proof of performance, and alignment with U.S. and local regulatory requirements, including cross-border agreements.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance policies, SOPs, and internal controls related to physician engagements, payments, and professional education programs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Medical Affairs, Education, and external vendors to provide compliance guidance, training, and education and to ensure compliant execution of programs.
- Participate in broader professional education leadership initiatives, including strategic projects and process improvements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree- BA/BS in business, healthcare, marketing, compliance, legal studies, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum 7 years.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in compliance, legal, medical affairs, marketing, or professional education within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
APPLY NOW
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Compliance Lead
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes Compliance Lead petitions when the applicant holds a general business degree. Document how your coursework in regulatory affairs, law, or finance directly maps to your compliance duties before your employer files.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for Compliance Lead under SOC code 13-1041 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level, and knowing the floor prevents offers that USCIS will reject at the LCA stage.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for compliance roles. Past LCA filings confirm the employer understands the H-1B process and has an internal sponsor pathway already in place.
Flag regulated-industry employers early
Banks, broker-dealers, and healthcare systems have dedicated compliance functions and file H-1B petitions routinely. Firms subject to SEC, FINRA, or OCC oversight hire Compliance Leads at scale, making them more likely to sponsor than general corporations.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
If your prospective employer is a nonprofit, university, or government research entity, their H-1B petition may be cap-exempt, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's cap status before the October filing window closes off your options.
Request premium processing from the start
Compliance roles often have regulatory deadlines tied to the start date. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing so you get a decision within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap in your authorization.
H-1B Visa Compliance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, law, accounting, or regulatory affairs. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Generic management roles can face Requests for Evidence, so your employer's job description must tie every core duty to a degree-specific body of knowledge.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Leads?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the highest-volume sponsors. These sectors face mandatory regulatory frameworks that require credentialed compliance professionals. Employers subject to federal oversight by agencies like the SEC, OCC, FDA, or HHS file H-1B petitions for compliance roles more consistently than unregulated industries. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified H-1B sponsors in these sectors.
Can I switch Compliance Lead employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your previous status was valid and you've been in the U.S. for at least 180 days since your last approval. Your new employer must file before your current authorization expires to maintain continuous work authorization.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or undergoes a restructuring?
If the acquiring company is a successor in interest and your role, duties, and wage remain substantially the same, your H-1B status generally continues without a new petition. However, if the legal employer entity changes or your job duties shift significantly, your employer must file an amended I-129. USCIS guidance on successor-in-interest applies here, and compliance departments are frequently affected during M&A transitions.
Does compliance work experience outside the U.S. count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Foreign work experience can substitute for education at a rate of three years of experience per one year of a bachelor's degree, but only if a credential evaluation confirms the equivalency. USCIS requires this evaluation from a recognized credential assessment organization. For Compliance Lead roles, relevant regulatory or legal experience in a comparable foreign jurisdiction strengthens the equivalency argument substantially.