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Project Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, typically engineering, business, or computer science. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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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.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
- 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
LOCATION
Our location in Columbus OH currently has an opportunity for a Senior Project Leader TPM (Third Party Manufacturing) Quality Assurance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual will serve as the primary account manager for all things quality across multiple suppliers that co-pack nutritional products and manufacture pediatric accessories on behalf of Abbott Nutrition. The primary duties within this role include:
- event management and responsibilities for the Abbott CAPA system
- project management as it relates to new product launches, trials, rebranding, etc.
- compliance within the Abbott quality system as it relates to our supplier base
Within this role you will serve as the representative of Abbott to the supplier for numerous technical departments while coordinating activity with the supplier on behalf of regulatory, R&D, procurement, package engineering, and many more internal stakeholders. Conversely, the individual in this role must also be responsible for accurately serving as a representative of the supplier in numerous meetings and exchanges internally within Abbott.
This individual must work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations, International Standards/Directives, or other applicable governing bodies as they relate to the elements of the Quality Management System. This individual must also serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Plant CAPA processes, and liaison into Division Quality Systems for Abtraq /CAPA and AMR Metrics. Additionally, they must work closely with cross-functional personnel to lead or support failure investigations and collaborate with other plant functional areas and Division Quality Systems to maintain adequate and timely documentation updates within the systems. The role also must write and/or review specifications, engineering studies, validation packages, change requests, etc. to ensure product quality is maintained, and use quality tools to improve and assure quality.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Monitor the Exception Report (ER) / CAPA system to assure timely identification of root cause, and effective CAPA plans
- Assist with, initiate, investigate, and/or plan correction activities, as required, when nonconformances are identified and lead or support the resolution and closure
- Support and influence suppliers to drive to true root cause and implement effective corrective actions
- Track and trend established QA metrics (KPI and CAPA). Communicate monthly and/or quarterly data, as required, to the Division and Corporate Levels
- Identify new and/or modify and enhance existing sources of quality data for Continuous Improvement meetings
- Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to report status updates for open exception reports and allocate appropriate resources to meet target closure deadlines
- Identify opportunities for improvements within CAPA system
- Support and ensure technical readiness by the supplier in advance of new product launches, trials, etc.
- Maintain relevant documentation (ie. QA policies, procedures, specifications, and acceptance programs) and assure these documents are current and compliant to division and corporate level policies and procedures as well as external governing bodies
- Assess gaps (where they exist) between plant and corporate and division level documents as well as in training profiles/curriculums and develop action plans to correct
- Simplify, consolidate, and streamline procedures and forms used within the plant
- Lead negotiations and execution of Quality Agreements and Standard Manufacturing Plans (SMPs) with suppliers, ensuring compliance with Abbott standards and regulatory accountability requirements
SCOPE/BUDGET
This position reports to the TPM Quality Manager for the Americas copacking and pediatric accessories, and is challenged to effectively provide direction, support, and leadership in ensuring the alignment of site level documents with division and corporate level policies and procedures and in working with the Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations, International Standards/Directives, or other applicable governing bodies.
In maintaining an effective Quality Management System and overseeing compliance to the overall operation, this position assists the Compliance Manager in providing oversight and ensuring that regulatory requirements are correctly interpreted and addressed. Failure to do so can result in regulatory vulnerability and regulatory action. In addition to the FDA or any other regulatory agency's impact, this position's actions when dealing with exception reporting, failure investigations, and the development of planned corrections and corrective actions can result in product recall or liability suits that may result in adverse publicity, branding and a reduction of sales on a long-term basis. Also, the inability to comply or to bridge a gap in the Quality System due to a compliance issue can greatly impact Abbott Nutrition (AN) division inventories and the ability to service customer demands.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a science, engineering or life/physical sciences
- Food industry a plus, but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred experience within a Global, multi-cultural organization
- Preferred experience in Quality Assurance or supplier quality management: at least 5 years in a QA Role / Compliance / Quality Systems or closely related position
- Experience within a federally regulated industry is a plus, but not required
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles; with the ability to operate to internal and federal regulations
- Results-driven with ability to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels internally and externally (e.g., suppliers or external regulatory bodies); demonstrated ability to manage several activities/projects at once with a strong sense of urgency, effectively prioritize work, and respond to time-sensitive business needs
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
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.
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.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
- 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
LOCATION
Our location in Columbus OH currently has an opportunity for a Senior Project Leader TPM (Third Party Manufacturing) Quality Assurance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual will serve as the primary account manager for all things quality across multiple suppliers that co-pack nutritional products and manufacture pediatric accessories on behalf of Abbott Nutrition. The primary duties within this role include:
- event management and responsibilities for the Abbott CAPA system
- project management as it relates to new product launches, trials, rebranding, etc.
- compliance within the Abbott quality system as it relates to our supplier base
Within this role you will serve as the representative of Abbott to the supplier for numerous technical departments while coordinating activity with the supplier on behalf of regulatory, R&D, procurement, package engineering, and many more internal stakeholders. Conversely, the individual in this role must also be responsible for accurately serving as a representative of the supplier in numerous meetings and exchanges internally within Abbott.
This individual must work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations, International Standards/Directives, or other applicable governing bodies as they relate to the elements of the Quality Management System. This individual must also serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Plant CAPA processes, and liaison into Division Quality Systems for Abtraq /CAPA and AMR Metrics. Additionally, they must work closely with cross-functional personnel to lead or support failure investigations and collaborate with other plant functional areas and Division Quality Systems to maintain adequate and timely documentation updates within the systems. The role also must write and/or review specifications, engineering studies, validation packages, change requests, etc. to ensure product quality is maintained, and use quality tools to improve and assure quality.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Monitor the Exception Report (ER) / CAPA system to assure timely identification of root cause, and effective CAPA plans
- Assist with, initiate, investigate, and/or plan correction activities, as required, when nonconformances are identified and lead or support the resolution and closure
- Support and influence suppliers to drive to true root cause and implement effective corrective actions
- Track and trend established QA metrics (KPI and CAPA). Communicate monthly and/or quarterly data, as required, to the Division and Corporate Levels
- Identify new and/or modify and enhance existing sources of quality data for Continuous Improvement meetings
- Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to report status updates for open exception reports and allocate appropriate resources to meet target closure deadlines
- Identify opportunities for improvements within CAPA system
- Support and ensure technical readiness by the supplier in advance of new product launches, trials, etc.
- Maintain relevant documentation (ie. QA policies, procedures, specifications, and acceptance programs) and assure these documents are current and compliant to division and corporate level policies and procedures as well as external governing bodies
- Assess gaps (where they exist) between plant and corporate and division level documents as well as in training profiles/curriculums and develop action plans to correct
- Simplify, consolidate, and streamline procedures and forms used within the plant
- Lead negotiations and execution of Quality Agreements and Standard Manufacturing Plans (SMPs) with suppliers, ensuring compliance with Abbott standards and regulatory accountability requirements
SCOPE/BUDGET
This position reports to the TPM Quality Manager for the Americas copacking and pediatric accessories, and is challenged to effectively provide direction, support, and leadership in ensuring the alignment of site level documents with division and corporate level policies and procedures and in working with the Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations, International Standards/Directives, or other applicable governing bodies.
In maintaining an effective Quality Management System and overseeing compliance to the overall operation, this position assists the Compliance Manager in providing oversight and ensuring that regulatory requirements are correctly interpreted and addressed. Failure to do so can result in regulatory vulnerability and regulatory action. In addition to the FDA or any other regulatory agency's impact, this position's actions when dealing with exception reporting, failure investigations, and the development of planned corrections and corrective actions can result in product recall or liability suits that may result in adverse publicity, branding and a reduction of sales on a long-term basis. Also, the inability to comply or to bridge a gap in the Quality System due to a compliance issue can greatly impact Abbott Nutrition (AN) division inventories and the ability to service customer demands.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a science, engineering or life/physical sciences
- Food industry a plus, but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred experience within a Global, multi-cultural organization
- Preferred experience in Quality Assurance or supplier quality management: at least 5 years in a QA Role / Compliance / Quality Systems or closely related position
- Experience within a federally regulated industry is a plus, but not required
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles; with the ability to operate to internal and federal regulations
- Results-driven with ability to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels internally and externally (e.g., suppliers or external regulatory bodies); demonstrated ability to manage several activities/projects at once with a strong sense of urgency, effectively prioritize work, and respond to time-sensitive business needs
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
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Document your degree's field alignment
Your degree must directly relate to project leadership in your target industry. An engineering degree supports a Project Leader role in construction or manufacturing; a CS degree supports software delivery. Gather transcripts and credential evaluations before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the lottery cap year-round. Project Leader roles at these organizations let you bypass the April registration window entirely.
Filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Project Leader roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications with DOL for this title. That filing history confirms an employer's willingness and process knowledge before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for project management in your industry. The LCA requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, and a Level I offer on a senior-scope role is a common compliance risk.
Confirm the job description establishes specialty occupation
USCIS denies H-1B petitions when job duties are too general to require a specific degree. Ask your employer to frame the Project Leader description around technical deliverables, domain expertise, and degree-linked responsibilities rather than generic coordination tasks.
Time your start date around premium processing
If you're transitioning from OPT or another visa, request that your employer file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days. Standard processing can run several months, creating a gap between your current authorization and H-1B approval.
H-1B Visa Project Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is scoped. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Project Leader in software engineering, construction management, or biotech typically qualifies because the work demands domain expertise tied to a degree. A generalist coordination role without industry-specific technical requirements is more likely to face an RFE or denial.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Leader positions?
Engineering and construction firms, enterprise technology companies, defense contractors, and management consulting firms are consistent H-1B sponsors for Project Leader roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for this job title, so you can focus applications on organizations that have already demonstrated H-1B sponsorship activity rather than cold-applying and asking HR.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Project Leader candidate?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for an April 1 start date. If you're selected, your employer can file the full petition and you can begin work October 1. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers and O-1 visa eligibility are the two main alternatives. Project Leaders with demonstrated technical leadership and publications sometimes qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability classification.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as a Project Leader?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current authorized stay expires. The Project Leader job description at the new employer must still meet specialty occupation requirements or USCIS can deny the transfer.
What SOC code should my employer use for an H-1B Project Leader petition?
The correct SOC code depends on your industry. Construction project management typically maps to SOC 11-9021, while software and IT delivery roles often fall under 15-1299 or 11-3021. Your employer's attorney will confirm this during the LCA filing process. You can cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role to verify which classification matches your actual job duties before the petition is prepared.