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H-1B visa jobs as a Vice President of Manufacturing put you at the intersection of operations leadership and specialty occupation eligibility. Employers sponsoring this role file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years of status with extensions to six.
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco’s global manufacturing network. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and leading the modernization of manufacturing through advanced technologies.
- Define and lead the global TSMS and Engineering strategy to support manufacturing platforms, establishing frameworks for process lifecycle management and technical standards.
- Oversee technology transfer and process validation from development to commercial manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical readiness across internal and external sites.
- Lead global technical support, investigations, and continuous improvement programs to drive process robustness, yield, and operational excellence.
- Provide strategic leadership for global facilities and automation, managing the capital project portfolio and ensuring GMP/safety compliance for all equipment and utilities.
- Develop and deliver a roadmap for 'next-generation' manufacturing capabilities, including the implementation of AI, robotics, and advanced digital technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing, including substantial leadership roles in technical services, TSMS, or engineering.
Deep expertise in process development and validation; strong strategic leadership skills with experience managing multi-site technical organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional business or leadership education, such as an MBA or comparable executive program.
- Proven track record of introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and digital/automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment.
- Extensive experience with CMC regulatory submissions and technical oversight of external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).
- Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities with experience leading complex global transformations.
- Proficiency in manufacturing data analytics and process modeling tools.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Travel: 40–50%
Location: Indianapolis, IN or Basel, Switzerland
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco’s global manufacturing network. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and leading the modernization of manufacturing through advanced technologies.
- Define and lead the global TSMS and Engineering strategy to support manufacturing platforms, establishing frameworks for process lifecycle management and technical standards.
- Oversee technology transfer and process validation from development to commercial manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical readiness across internal and external sites.
- Lead global technical support, investigations, and continuous improvement programs to drive process robustness, yield, and operational excellence.
- Provide strategic leadership for global facilities and automation, managing the capital project portfolio and ensuring GMP/safety compliance for all equipment and utilities.
- Develop and deliver a roadmap for 'next-generation' manufacturing capabilities, including the implementation of AI, robotics, and advanced digital technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing, including substantial leadership roles in technical services, TSMS, or engineering.
Deep expertise in process development and validation; strong strategic leadership skills with experience managing multi-site technical organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional business or leadership education, such as an MBA or comparable executive program.
- Proven track record of introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and digital/automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment.
- Extensive experience with CMC regulatory submissions and technical oversight of external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).
- Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities with experience leading complex global transformations.
- Proficiency in manufacturing data analytics and process modeling tools.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Travel: 40–50%
Location: Indianapolis, IN or Basel, Switzerland
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Vice President of Manufacturing
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
VP of Manufacturing roles qualify as a specialty occupation when tied to engineering, industrial management, or operations research. Pull your degree transcripts and any advanced credentials now, since USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic background directly supports a degree-level manufacturing leadership role.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
Your employer must certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search for your specific county before negotiations, so you know the DOL floor and can spot an LCA that underpays relative to your worksite.
Target manufacturers with multi-site LCA experience
If the role involves overseeing plants across multiple locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Identify employers who already understand this requirement by searching Migrate Mate's database of verified H-1B visa sponsoring manufacturers, filtered by role and geography.
Align your resume to O*NET's VP manufacturing duties
USCIS evaluates whether your actual job duties require a specific bachelor's degree. Review the O*NET profile for industrial production managers and senior operations executives, then explicitly map your resume language to degree-level duties like capital planning, process engineering, and regulatory compliance.
Negotiate the I-129 filing timeline into your offer
Your employer controls when the I-129 is filed, and delays push your start date back. Before signing an offer, ask whether the company uses an internal immigration team or outside counsel, confirm they'll file promptly, and clarify whether they'll cover premium processing if timelines are tight.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If you're moving from one manufacturing company to another, your H-1B status includes a 60-day grace period after your last day. Your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition before that window closes, so begin the process the moment your departure date is confirmed.
H-1B Visa Vice President of Manufacturing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President of Manufacturing role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing management, or operations research, it qualifies as a specialty occupation. Employers strengthening the case will document that the role demands theoretical and practical application of highly specialized engineering or management knowledge, not just general executive experience.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for manufacturing leadership roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus on manufacturers that have already demonstrated willingness and legal infrastructure to sponsor senior operations positions, rather than approaching companies that have never navigated the process for a VP-level hire.
What happens to my H-1B status if the manufacturing company restructures or is acquired?
A merger or acquisition can affect your H-1B if the successor entity materially changes your job duties, title, or worksite. USCIS allows successor-in-interest transfers in some cases, but if your role, compensation, or reporting structure changes significantly, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 petition with a new certified LCA reflecting current conditions.
Can my employer include travel to multiple plants under one LCA?
No. Each worksite where you work for more than a short-term period requires its own certified LCA. For VP of Manufacturing roles that span multiple facilities, your employer must file separate LCAs tied to each location's prevailing wage before you begin work there. Short-term travel under specific DOL rules is the only narrow exception.
How does the H-1B status timeline work for a VP of Manufacturing hired on a 3-year contract?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval, which can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your contract aligns with a three-year term, your employer will need to file an extension before the initial period expires. Extensions beyond six years require a qualifying green card process, typically PERM labor certification, to be underway.