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Quality Management Systems roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the SOC 13-1111 category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in quality management, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and aerospace regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for QMS professionals with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 expertise.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
About the Job: At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for individuals who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Overview of Role: The Associate Director, Quality Management System (QMS) Process Owner Network Capability and Continuous Improvement will lead the strategic development and maturity of the global process owner network. This role is responsible for balancing our Process Owner Networks (PON) deep technical expertise with supplemental capabilities, establishing a scalable and sustainable model for excellence, and delivering capability to the enterprise through Global Process Owner Leadership norms and standardized tooling. This role is central to ensuring the Process Owner Network is equipped to lead through a Community of Practice, influence key leadership stakeholders, and consistently identify and execute continuous improvement of the QMS across the enterprise. The role will use KPIs and analytics to lead Global Quality and QMS initiatives to drive excellence and innovation through the organization.
High-Level Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a capability maturity model for the global process owner network
- Identify core and supplemental competencies required for process owners
- Assess current state and develop roadmaps to elevate process owner network performance and impact
- Design and deliver targeted training programs, certifications, and mentoring frameworks and partner with HR and L&D to embed capability development into career pathways
- Establish governance, standards, and best practices for process ownership
- Create toolkits and playbooks to support consistent execution across functions and geographies
- Build and sustain a process owner Community of Practice to foster collaboration, peer learning, and innovation across the PON
- Facilitate forums, workshops, and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate change and champion a culture of continuous improvement and agility
- Leverage analytics to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement within Global Quality and the QMS
- Lead Global Quality or QMS initiatives that leverage and integrate Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation principles
- Define and monitor KPIs for process health, adoption, and capability effectiveness
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Organizational Development, Business or related field
- 10+ years in process excellence, quality systems, or operational leadership in pharmaceutical industry
- Proven experience in building global capability frameworks and communities
- Strong understanding of process ownership models, maturity assessments, and organizational change management
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Demonstrated influential leadership expertise and experience engaging with senior-level functional leads in a matrixed organization.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate at all levels through various formats.
- Experience leading major or global process improvements and making strategic decisions by analyzing and interpreting complex data.
- Strong strategic thinking capability with a focus on the ability to execute strategic decisions while balancing conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated agility in anticipating and leading others through change and ambiguity.
- Familiarity with digital platforms (e.g., SAP, eQMS, eDoc systems) and data governance
Additional Information:
- Available to travel (domestic and international) when required (ca. 10%).
- Fluent in English; additional languages are also recommended.
- Role is based in Indianapolis, IN but may be considered for selected site locations in Lilly.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$115,500 - $169,400
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
About the Job: At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for individuals who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Overview of Role: The Associate Director, Quality Management System (QMS) Process Owner Network Capability and Continuous Improvement will lead the strategic development and maturity of the global process owner network. This role is responsible for balancing our Process Owner Networks (PON) deep technical expertise with supplemental capabilities, establishing a scalable and sustainable model for excellence, and delivering capability to the enterprise through Global Process Owner Leadership norms and standardized tooling. This role is central to ensuring the Process Owner Network is equipped to lead through a Community of Practice, influence key leadership stakeholders, and consistently identify and execute continuous improvement of the QMS across the enterprise. The role will use KPIs and analytics to lead Global Quality and QMS initiatives to drive excellence and innovation through the organization.
High-Level Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a capability maturity model for the global process owner network
- Identify core and supplemental competencies required for process owners
- Assess current state and develop roadmaps to elevate process owner network performance and impact
- Design and deliver targeted training programs, certifications, and mentoring frameworks and partner with HR and L&D to embed capability development into career pathways
- Establish governance, standards, and best practices for process ownership
- Create toolkits and playbooks to support consistent execution across functions and geographies
- Build and sustain a process owner Community of Practice to foster collaboration, peer learning, and innovation across the PON
- Facilitate forums, workshops, and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate change and champion a culture of continuous improvement and agility
- Leverage analytics to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement within Global Quality and the QMS
- Lead Global Quality or QMS initiatives that leverage and integrate Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation principles
- Define and monitor KPIs for process health, adoption, and capability effectiveness
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Organizational Development, Business or related field
- 10+ years in process excellence, quality systems, or operational leadership in pharmaceutical industry
- Proven experience in building global capability frameworks and communities
- Strong understanding of process ownership models, maturity assessments, and organizational change management
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Demonstrated influential leadership expertise and experience engaging with senior-level functional leads in a matrixed organization.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate at all levels through various formats.
- Experience leading major or global process improvements and making strategic decisions by analyzing and interpreting complex data.
- Strong strategic thinking capability with a focus on the ability to execute strategic decisions while balancing conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated agility in anticipating and leading others through change and ambiguity.
- Familiarity with digital platforms (e.g., SAP, eQMS, eDoc systems) and data governance
Additional Information:
- Available to travel (domestic and international) when required (ca. 10%).
- Fluent in English; additional languages are also recommended.
- Role is based in Indianapolis, IN but may be considered for selected site locations in Lilly.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$115,500 - $169,400
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Quality Management Systems
Align your credentials to SOC codes
QMS roles are filed under multiple SOC codes depending on industry context. Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your specific duties, then ensure your resume and degree documentation reflect that classification before applying.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace manufacturers have standing compliance obligations that make QMS hires non-discretionary. These employers file H-1B petitions more consistently than general manufacturing because regulatory audits require dedicated QMS staff year-round.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before an employer submits the LCA. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure, and knowing it prevents accepting an offer that USCIS will flag.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search QMS job titles by employer on Migrate Mate to see which companies have active LCA filings for your role type. This surfaces employers with a documented history of H-1B sponsorship in quality and compliance functions, not just those claiming they sponsor.
Clarify specialty occupation during the offer stage
QMS roles sometimes draw USCIS requests for evidence questioning whether the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Ask your prospective employer to document in the job description that a degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement, not a preference.
Account for cap timing if you're mid-OPT
If you're on OPT and receive an offer after April 1, your H-1B won't be active until October 1 at the earliest. Confirm your OPT expiration date and discuss a cap-gap bridging plan with the employer before signing, since continuous employment depends on unbroken authorization.
H-1B Visa Quality Management Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Management Systems role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, quality management, or a relevant technical discipline. The key is specificity in the posting. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a request for evidence from USCIS challenging specialty occupation status.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for QMS professionals?
Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing are the most active sponsors because their operations require ISO, FDA, or FAA compliance frameworks that mandate dedicated QMS staff. These industries face regulatory consequences for quality failures, so QMS hiring is driven by compliance necessity rather than discretionary budget. You can browse verified employers with LCA filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect QMS job offers?
Before your employer submits the LCA to DOL, they must certify your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. You can look this up yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offer falls below the applicable wage level, the LCA won't be certified, which blocks the H-1B petition from moving forward.
Can certifications like ISO 9001 Lead Auditor strengthen an H-1B petition for a QMS role?
Certifications alone don't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, but they do support the employer's case that the role demands specialized expertise. When paired with a directly related bachelor's degree and a detailed job description, credentials like ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer help establish that the position goes beyond generalist management work.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a major contract and eliminates the QMS function?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B through a portability filing, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Your status doesn't transfer automatically, so starting the job search immediately is critical to maintaining lawful status.