OPT Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs
Regulatory Compliance Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in law, business, public policy, or a related field. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree and program CIP code.
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Sodexo is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to support a Pharma client in Rahway NJ. As an operations expert, you’ll be responsible for pressure vessel, LDAR, and safety valve compliance across the campus.
You’ll manage inspections, audits, and surveys to ensure regulatory standards are met while enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of industrial systems across a multi-building life sciences campus.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this operational leadership role, you’ll oversee and optimize facilities and engineering services to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance across all systems and teams. You’ll manage everything from mechanical systems and maintenance workflows to budgeting, safety programs, and client relationships, all while developing staff and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
PAY RANGE: $89250 per year - $115500 per year
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Take ownership of complex building systems and maintenance programs that keep operations running smoothly.
- Build and lead a high-performing team with a strong focus on safety, training, and development.
- Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver reliable, responsive, and technical solutions.
- Gain experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and service contracts in a dynamic environment.
- Use data and CMMS tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where your leadership directly impacts people, performance, and facilities uptime.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Proven experience managing facilities, mechanical systems, or engineering operations in a complex environment.
- Technical skills combined with financial acumen to support budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage frontline teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
- Hands-on knowledge of CMMS/work order systems and experience driving operational improvements through data and reporting.
- A proactive, safety-first mindset with the skillset to coordinate multiple projects while ensuring compliance and service excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 3 years
- Related Experience: 3-5 years
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
INTRODUCTION
Sodexo is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to support a Pharma client in Rahway NJ. As an operations expert, you’ll be responsible for pressure vessel, LDAR, and safety valve compliance across the campus.
You’ll manage inspections, audits, and surveys to ensure regulatory standards are met while enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of industrial systems across a multi-building life sciences campus.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this operational leadership role, you’ll oversee and optimize facilities and engineering services to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance across all systems and teams. You’ll manage everything from mechanical systems and maintenance workflows to budgeting, safety programs, and client relationships, all while developing staff and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
PAY RANGE: $89250 per year - $115500 per year
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Take ownership of complex building systems and maintenance programs that keep operations running smoothly.
- Build and lead a high-performing team with a strong focus on safety, training, and development.
- Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver reliable, responsive, and technical solutions.
- Gain experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and service contracts in a dynamic environment.
- Use data and CMMS tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where your leadership directly impacts people, performance, and facilities uptime.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Proven experience managing facilities, mechanical systems, or engineering operations in a complex environment.
- Technical skills combined with financial acumen to support budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage frontline teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
- Hands-on knowledge of CMMS/work order systems and experience driving operational improvements through data and reporting.
- A proactive, safety-first mindset with the skillset to coordinate multiple projects while ensuring compliance and service excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 3 years
- Related Experience: 3-5 years
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Target regulated industries with established compliance functions
Financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare have large, structured compliance teams that regularly hire and sponsor international workers. These industries are more familiar with OPT timelines and H-1B visa petitions than smaller or less-regulated employers.
Clarify your OPT authorization dates upfront
Compliance roles often involve sensitive regulatory work, so employers want to confirm your work authorization early. Know your OPT start date, end date, and whether you qualify for a 24-month STEM extension before your first interview with any hiring team.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the role
H-1B sponsorship for compliance roles requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in law, finance, accounting, or public policy strengthens that argument. Be prepared to explain how your field of study directly applies to the compliance function.
Seek employers with a track record of sponsoring compliance staff
Large financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and federal contractors have HR teams experienced in sponsoring compliance professionals. Prioritize these employers when applying, as they understand the OPT-to-H-1B pipeline and are less likely to withdraw offers over visa concerns.
Highlight certifications relevant to compliance work
Credentials like CRCM, CCEP, or CAMS strengthen your candidacy and signal long-term commitment to the field. Employers who invest in compliance professionals are more motivated to sponsor workers they see as career-track hires rather than short-term placements.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly compliance employers
Not every compliance job listing makes sponsorship intentions clear. Migrate Mate filters for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you time and helping you focus your applications on organizations that have actively hired international candidates in this field.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Regulatory Compliance Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Most do, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. Positions requiring a specific bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, or a related field generally meet the specialty occupation threshold. Roles where any degree is accepted, regardless of field, can be harder to support. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've sponsored H-1B petitions for compliance staff before.
Can I work as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist on OPT without STEM extension eligibility?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization regardless of STEM eligibility. Compliance roles in finance, healthcare, and legal operations frequently hire OPT students on standard authorization. STEM extension eligibility depends on whether your degree program has a qualifying CIP code, such as certain business analytics or data-focused programs, so check with your DSO if you're unsure.
What degree fields are most relevant for Regulatory Compliance Specialist OPT jobs?
Law, finance, accounting, public policy, health administration, and business are the most common degree backgrounds for these roles. In pharmaceutical and medical device compliance, degrees in life sciences or biomedical engineering are also competitive. The closer your degree aligns to the specific regulatory environment the employer operates in, whether financial, healthcare, or environmental, the stronger your candidacy for both the role and eventual sponsorship.
How do I find Regulatory Compliance Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Standard job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Regulatory Compliance Specialist openings from employers who are actively open to hiring international candidates without having to cold-filter through hundreds of listings yourself.
Do compliance employers typically support the H-1B lottery after OPT ends?
Many established employers in regulated industries do, but it's not guaranteed. Large banks, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare systems have legal and HR infrastructure to support H-1B petitions. Smaller firms may not. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company has a policy on sponsoring employees through the H-1B process, and whether they've done it before for compliance roles specifically.