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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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Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT, we put the patient first in everything we do and are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.
Understanding PROCEPT's Culture
At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.
And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.
An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!
The Opportunity That Awaits You
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Quality Compliance and PMS, the Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Compliance will devise and lead execution of meaningful actions to improve the compliance, effectiveness, and efficiencies of processes within the Quality Compliance and PMS function. This role will represent Quality Compliance and PMS when partnering with internal department and cross-functional stakeholders and process owners. Develop and implement Quality tools to monitor key quality metrics that reflect health of the Quality System and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to scale workflows in support of evolving business needs.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Involve
- Lead and manage special projects for the Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team, including planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Proactively identify process risks and improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging a deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies to implement sustainable, effective solutions.
- Serve as a Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team representative on cross-functional initiatives, operating independently while influencing stakeholders and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.
- Perform and lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including conducting thorough root cause investigations and developing corrective actions with appropriate scope and rigor relative to the identified quality issue.
- Define key performance requirements for processes and projects; establish monitoring mechanisms and evaluate effectiveness against defined objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
- Review and interpret regulations, standards, and guidance to ensure products, processes, and services remain compliant and aligned with state-of-the-art and regulatory expectations.
- Apply sound technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and pragmatic problem-solving within the constraints of applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve aligned, timely outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership through technical competence, influence, accountability, and independent decision-making, without direct people management responsibility.
- Maintain trained status and comply with the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Qualifications We Need You to Possess
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- 8 years of progressive experience in a medical device industry, including at least 5 years in quality systems, quality engineering, and/or compliance roles.
- Working knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and EU MDR regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of computer software validation principles, including in-device software, GxP systems, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply conceptual and systems thinking to understand complex issues and downstream implications.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
The Qualifications We Prefer You to Possess
- Master’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
Pay Range for this role:
Company Overview
Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT, we put the patient first in everything we do and are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.
Understanding PROCEPT's Culture
At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.
And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.
An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!
The Opportunity That Awaits You
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Quality Compliance and PMS, the Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Compliance will devise and lead execution of meaningful actions to improve the compliance, effectiveness, and efficiencies of processes within the Quality Compliance and PMS function. This role will represent Quality Compliance and PMS when partnering with internal department and cross-functional stakeholders and process owners. Develop and implement Quality tools to monitor key quality metrics that reflect health of the Quality System and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to scale workflows in support of evolving business needs.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Involve
- Lead and manage special projects for the Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team, including planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Proactively identify process risks and improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging a deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies to implement sustainable, effective solutions.
- Serve as a Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team representative on cross-functional initiatives, operating independently while influencing stakeholders and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.
- Perform and lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including conducting thorough root cause investigations and developing corrective actions with appropriate scope and rigor relative to the identified quality issue.
- Define key performance requirements for processes and projects; establish monitoring mechanisms and evaluate effectiveness against defined objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
- Review and interpret regulations, standards, and guidance to ensure products, processes, and services remain compliant and aligned with state-of-the-art and regulatory expectations.
- Apply sound technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and pragmatic problem-solving within the constraints of applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve aligned, timely outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership through technical competence, influence, accountability, and independent decision-making, without direct people management responsibility.
- Maintain trained status and comply with the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Qualifications We Need You to Possess
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- 8 years of progressive experience in a medical device industry, including at least 5 years in quality systems, quality engineering, and/or compliance roles.
- Working knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and EU MDR regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of computer software validation principles, including in-device software, GxP systems, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply conceptual and systems thinking to understand complex issues and downstream implications.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
The Qualifications We Prefer You to Possess
- Master’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
Pay Range for this role:
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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.