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Compliance Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as law, finance, business administration, or a regulated industry discipline. Financial services, healthcare, and technology companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for compliance professionals.
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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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Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Compliance Officers to confirm the listed degree requirements before you apply, so your credentials align with what the employer will cite in the I-129 petition.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies face the heaviest compliance burdens and file H-1B petitions most consistently. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where the business need for a credentialed compliance specialist is easiest for the employer to justify to USCIS.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Specialist openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. DOL Labor Condition Application data surfaces which employers have filed for this specific occupation code.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. For compliance roles with a specific start date tied to a regulatory project, confirm the employer has built in the DOL certification window, which typically runs five to seven business days.
Verify prevailing wage at the correct experience level
DOL assigns four wage levels to compliance roles depending on scope and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether your offered role is classified at the right level. A level-one wage for a senior compliance function can draw an RFE or audit.
Document your professional certifications separately
Credentials like CRCM, CAMS, or CFE are not substitutes for a qualifying degree in USCIS's specialty occupation analysis, but they strengthen the employer's evidence that the role requires specialized knowledge. Keep certified copies ready to include in your petition support package.
H-1B Visa Compliance Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, law, accounting, or a regulated-industry discipline. Generic compliance roles that accept any bachelor's degree carry more risk of an RFE. The stronger the connection between the degree field and the regulatory area the role covers, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for compliance professionals?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the most active H-1B sponsors for compliance roles. These sectors operate under dense regulatory frameworks, including SEC, FDA, OCC, and HIPAA requirements, which create ongoing demand for credentialed compliance specialists. You can confirm which employers have active LCA filing history for this occupation by browsing Migrate Mate's verified sponsor listings.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect compliance roles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific compliance role, geographic location, and experience level before certifying the LCA. Compliance Specialist wages vary significantly by industry and seniority. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search and cross-reference it against Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data for your metro area.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new compliance employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA for your compliance role at the correct wage level and location before submitting the petition to USCIS.
Does my compliance certification count toward H-1B eligibility if I don't have a four-year degree?
Professional certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE don't satisfy USCIS's degree requirement on their own. However, you may qualify if you can demonstrate a combination of education and progressive compliance experience, where three years of specialized work experience substitutes for one year of formal education. An immigration attorney can evaluate whether your credentials and experience add up to the equivalent of a qualifying bachelor's degree.