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QA Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's industrial engineer and management consultant categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the border; Mexican nationals require a U.S. consular appointment. Your degree field and job description wording both affect approval.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.
Overview:
Ensures that company products meet defined quality standards through Quality management and oversight of the manufacturing, packaging, and QA release teams.
Scope of the Role
- Strong problem-solving skills, and logical approach based on sound judgment and research
- Sound understanding of cGMP/FDA regulations: CFR and FDA guidance documents related to drug manufacturing (21 CFR 210/211).
- Subject matter expertise that extends beyond the area of responsibility
- Manages support for contract or retail customer technical questions, and or to provide technical impact or risk assessments
- Promotes development and succession planning for direct and indirect reports within area of responsibility
- Manages and leads cross functional continuous improvement opportunities and projects
- Develops and maintains auditing and release procedures which ensure products released for shipment meet company, customer and FDA standards
- Provides risk assessment over significant Quality events
- Works with operations, laboratory, engineering, and maintenance managers and staff to develop, evaluate and implement action plans which maintain or improve product and process quality
- Reviews and approves Standard Operating Procedure updates, change control, and validation reports.
- Leads and guides others in quality driven initiatives in the continuous support of Quality Improvement
- Final quality approver for standard work instruction (SWI) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Supports FDA, customer, internal, and other regulatory audits and responses
Experience Required
Typically a minimum of 8 years in the field and 4 years supervisory experience. University Degree or equivalent
Bachelor's degree within related discipline required
Six or more years’ experience in a regulated industry, pharma preferred
Demonstrated ability in areas of people leadership and quality leadership
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.
Overview:
Ensures that company products meet defined quality standards through Quality management and oversight of the manufacturing, packaging, and QA release teams.
Scope of the Role
- Strong problem-solving skills, and logical approach based on sound judgment and research
- Sound understanding of cGMP/FDA regulations: CFR and FDA guidance documents related to drug manufacturing (21 CFR 210/211).
- Subject matter expertise that extends beyond the area of responsibility
- Manages support for contract or retail customer technical questions, and or to provide technical impact or risk assessments
- Promotes development and succession planning for direct and indirect reports within area of responsibility
- Manages and leads cross functional continuous improvement opportunities and projects
- Develops and maintains auditing and release procedures which ensure products released for shipment meet company, customer and FDA standards
- Provides risk assessment over significant Quality events
- Works with operations, laboratory, engineering, and maintenance managers and staff to develop, evaluate and implement action plans which maintain or improve product and process quality
- Reviews and approves Standard Operating Procedure updates, change control, and validation reports.
- Leads and guides others in quality driven initiatives in the continuous support of Quality Improvement
- Final quality approver for standard work instruction (SWI) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Supports FDA, customer, internal, and other regulatory audits and responses
Experience Required
Typically a minimum of 8 years in the field and 4 years supervisory experience. University Degree or equivalent
Bachelor's degree within related discipline required
Six or more years’ experience in a regulated industry, pharma preferred
Demonstrated ability in areas of people leadership and quality leadership
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a QA Manager
Align your degree to TN categories
QA Manager roles can file under industrial engineer or management consultant depending on duties. Confirm your degree field maps directly to the category your employer selects before any paperwork moves forward.
Request a duties-specific offer letter
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the border using your offer letter alone. Ask your employer to describe QA-specific responsibilities, reporting structure, and required qualifications rather than a generic job title.
Target manufacturers and medical device firms
Industries with ISO, FDA, or AS9100 compliance obligations hire QA Managers frequently and already understand TN sponsorship. These employers have established processes for specialty occupation letters and are less likely to withdraw offers during filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively offering TN sponsorship for QA Manager roles, so you're not spending interviews discovering that a company has never sponsored before.
Prepare USMCA credential documentation early
CBP requires original diplomas or transcripts at the port of entry for Canadian applicants. Gather certified copies and a credential evaluation if your degree is from a non-U.S. institution before you receive an offer.
Verify your employer's I-9 readiness for Mexicans
Mexican nationals entering on TN receive a visa stamp requiring consular processing, not port-of-entry admission. Confirm your employer's HR team understands the I-9 timeline difference to avoid delayed start dates.
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Find QA Manager JobsQA Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the answer depends on how the role is classified. QA Manager positions can qualify under the industrial engineer or management consultant USMCA categories. The offer letter must describe duties that align with one of those categories, and your degree must match. A generic quality assurance title without supporting documentation may face scrutiny at the border or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for QA Manager roles?
TN visa sponsorship is significantly more straightforward for QA Managers than H-1B. There's no lottery, no USCIS petition required for Canadian citizens, and no annual cap. Canadians can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication that can take six months or more.
Where can I find QA Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. Searching there filters out employers unfamiliar with TN, so you're connecting with companies that have already committed to sponsoring. General job boards don't filter by visa type, which means most listings you find won't explicitly support TN applicants.
Can Mexican nationals get TN sponsorship for QA Manager roles the same way Canadians can?
No. Canadian citizens apply at a U.S. port of entry and can receive TN status the same day. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before entering the country. Consular appointment availability varies and adds lead time to the process, so Mexican applicants should account for that timeline when negotiating a start date with their employer.
What happens to my TN status if my QA Manager role changes significantly?
TN status is tied to the specific duties and employer described in the original approval. If your role changes substantially, for example shifting from quality assurance to broader operational management, your employer should file an amended TN or you should obtain a new TN admission reflecting the updated duties. Continuing in a materially different role without updating your status creates compliance risk.
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