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Laboratory Director jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to file a certified Labor Condition Application before your petition reaches USCIS. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it typically demands at minimum a bachelor's degree in a biological, chemical, or clinical science field, with most positions requiring advanced credentials and licensure.
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We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Quality – Laboratory Services provides strategic Quality leadership and oversight for three Laboratory Services sites across the U.S. and France. As a member of the Laboratory Services leadership team, this role leads the laboratory Quality organization, drives an effective and harmonized Quality Management System (QMS), and provides independent oversight of compliance, customer, and business risks.
This position partners with business and functional leaders to strengthen regulatory compliance, Quality performance, customer trust, operational excellence, and laboratory transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the Quality strategy, priorities, and objectives for the laboratory network, aligned with Pharmaceutical Systems Quality and business priorities.
- Quality Governance: Establish effective governance across three laboratories, ensuring appropriate Quality oversight, accountability, and timely risk escalation.
- QMS Leadership: Lead the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the laboratory QMS, including simplification, standardization, and cross-site harmonization.
- Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, accreditation assessments, and customer audits and oversee significant remediation activities.
- Quality Risk & Performance: Provide senior oversight of significant nonconformances, investigations, CAPAs, changes, and systemic Quality risks. Use Quality metrics and trends to inform priorities and decisions.
- Customer Quality: Provide leadership for critical customer Quality matters and ensure consistent management of customer requirements and Quality Agreements.
- Transformation: Lead the Quality aspects of laboratory transformation, including digitalization, LIMS implementation, data integrity, and Quality process improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- At least 10 years of progressive Quality experience within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry, including 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably supporting laboratory operations or multi-site activities.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 13485, FDA requirements, and applicable European medical device regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading and hosting regulatory inspections and customer audits, including FDA and other Health Authority interactions, inspection readiness, and remediation activities.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams through change and organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated experience providing Quality leadership across multiple sites, establishing governance, driving standardization, and ensuring consistent implementation of Quality System requirements.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior and cross-functional stakeholders while balancing compliance, risk, operational performance, and business priorities.
- Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with LIMS, data integrity principles, and computerized system requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Proficiency in French.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
- Annual Bonus
- Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
- Potential reimbursement of phone use
WHY JOIN US?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
USA NJ Branchburg
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
$183,800.00 - $294,100.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Quality – Laboratory Services provides strategic Quality leadership and oversight for three Laboratory Services sites across the U.S. and France. As a member of the Laboratory Services leadership team, this role leads the laboratory Quality organization, drives an effective and harmonized Quality Management System (QMS), and provides independent oversight of compliance, customer, and business risks.
This position partners with business and functional leaders to strengthen regulatory compliance, Quality performance, customer trust, operational excellence, and laboratory transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the Quality strategy, priorities, and objectives for the laboratory network, aligned with Pharmaceutical Systems Quality and business priorities.
- Quality Governance: Establish effective governance across three laboratories, ensuring appropriate Quality oversight, accountability, and timely risk escalation.
- QMS Leadership: Lead the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the laboratory QMS, including simplification, standardization, and cross-site harmonization.
- Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, accreditation assessments, and customer audits and oversee significant remediation activities.
- Quality Risk & Performance: Provide senior oversight of significant nonconformances, investigations, CAPAs, changes, and systemic Quality risks. Use Quality metrics and trends to inform priorities and decisions.
- Customer Quality: Provide leadership for critical customer Quality matters and ensure consistent management of customer requirements and Quality Agreements.
- Transformation: Lead the Quality aspects of laboratory transformation, including digitalization, LIMS implementation, data integrity, and Quality process improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- At least 10 years of progressive Quality experience within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry, including 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably supporting laboratory operations or multi-site activities.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 13485, FDA requirements, and applicable European medical device regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading and hosting regulatory inspections and customer audits, including FDA and other Health Authority interactions, inspection readiness, and remediation activities.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams through change and organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated experience providing Quality leadership across multiple sites, establishing governance, driving standardization, and ensuring consistent implementation of Quality System requirements.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior and cross-functional stakeholders while balancing compliance, risk, operational performance, and business priorities.
- Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with LIMS, data integrity principles, and computerized system requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Proficiency in French.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
- Annual Bonus
- Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
- Potential reimbursement of phone use
WHY JOIN US?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
USA NJ Branchburg
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
$183,800.00 - $294,100.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory Director
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to your Laboratory Director duties. A doctorate or master's in a clinical or biological science strengthens your petition. Document how every supervisory duty ties to your scientific training, not just your managerial experience.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your actual worksite zip code, not headquarters, since wages vary significantly by metro area.
Target health systems with dedicated sponsorship infrastructure
Hospital networks, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions routinely and have in-house immigration counsel familiar with laboratory director specialty occupation arguments. Prioritize employers whose job postings specify degree requirements rather than treating the credential as optional.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Laboratory Director openings on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for your occupation. This tells you which organizations have successfully sponsored the role before, cutting out employers who theoretically support sponsorship but have never filed.
Secure a separate LCA for each laboratory worksite
If your role covers multiple facilities, your employer must file a certified LCA for each worksite location before you work there. Confirm during the offer stage that their immigration team understands this requirement, especially for health systems with campuses in different metro areas.
Front-load the specialty occupation narrative in your offer letter
Ask your employer to draft an offer letter that explicitly names the minimum degree field required, the specialized scientific duties involved, and how the role parallels other degree-required positions. USCIS evaluates the position description closely on Laboratory Director petitions, so vague language about leadership duties invites a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Laboratory Director roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field such as clinical laboratory science, biochemistry, microbiology, or a comparable discipline. Most positions require advanced degrees or clinical licensure. Your employer's offer letter and job description must make the degree requirement explicit and tie each core duty to that specialized field of study.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Director positions?
Hospital systems, independent reference laboratories, academic medical centers, and pharmaceutical companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Laboratory Director roles. These organizations have established immigration workflows and are familiar with the specialty occupation arguments required for scientific director positions. You can identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation directly on Migrate Mate.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, any clinical licensure relevant to your state and specialty, and a detailed CV that maps each job duty to your degree-level training. If your doctorate or graduate degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization early. USCIS scrutinizes Laboratory Director petitions closely, so the evidentiary package matters.
How long does H-1B status last for a Laboratory Director working in the U.S.?
H-1B status is granted in an initial period of up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM or immigrant visa process is already underway and meets specific timing thresholds under the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. Plan your green card timeline with this ceiling in mind from the start of your employment.
What happens if I move to a different laboratory site after my H-1B is approved?
Each new worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you begin working there. If your employer operates multiple campuses or acquires a new facility, they must file a site-specific LCA and potentially amend your I-129 petition with USCIS. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that any worksite change triggers this process before you relocate, even temporarily.