Biotech & Pharma H-1B1 Singapore Sponsorship Jobs in California
California is the heart of U.S. biotech and pharma, with major employers across the Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles actively hiring Singaporean professionals on the H-1B1 visa. Companies like Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and Illumina have established sponsorship track records, making California one of the most accessible states for biotech H-1B1 Singapore candidates.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Director of Clinical Transformation works closely within our function (TAs, SkinCare and Clinical Innovation) to advance the field of aesthetic medicine with a focus on optimizing the application of digital and AI solutions across CDSI and Skincare, and R&D Aesthetics and provide close partnership at an enterprise level with AbbVie wide digital/AI initiatives, to drive continuous improvement and operationalizing enhancement of inclusivity in clinical trials through close partnership with CDO. Success in the role will be the identification, execution (and where appropriate the ‘business as usual’ management) of initiatives to transform the CDSI-SC clinical development strategy and how we implement and operationalize it.
- Lead complex and cross-functional initiatives that effectively enhance the ability of CDSI-SC to optimize impact at the enterprise level. This includes driving the identifying improvement opportunities, providing support for research and analytics, and presenting pragmatic recommendations for management consideration.
- By working with the relevant teams both within CDSI-SC and in the wider organization, optimize the integration of clinical endpoints into aesthetics clinical trials, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as lead on the scaling of the operational aspects of these endpoints for use in the clinical operations organization.
- Lead and execute Aesthetics inclusivity projects, actively championing and promoting Inclusion in Aesthetics Medicine.
- Be an AI and digital champion in the CDSI-SC organization acting as a bridge and translator, between CDSI-SC and enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring these initiatives gain traction in CDSI-SC and that CDSI-SC are able to influence the direction of these initiatives.
- Utilize analytical skills to assess and analyze clinical transformation initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategic plans for implementation.
- Engage stakeholders across the CDSI-SC and the wider enterprise to ensure alignment on clinical transformation initiative priorities; validate the merit and applicability of initiatives across functions.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and metrics to assess effectiveness and make informed recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Actively gather external benchmarking and best practices as input to process decisions and maintain active knowledge and awareness of all associated regulations.
- Develop and enhance collaboration platforms used within the team and by cross-functional partners to track and prioritize projects.
- Contribute and co-create with internal partners in the development of project management practices, such as processes, tools, reporting, and dashboards.
- Conduct post-project retrospective evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.
- Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, driving continuous improvement throughout the organization with a focus on the application of digital in CDSI-SC.
- Examples of the high profile initiatives this role may oversee include:
- AI fluency
- Psychology of Aging
- Inclusion in Clinical Trials including the aesthetics inclusion framework
- Clinical process improvement initiatives including Biospecimen management
- Identify opportunities and solutions to create and execute on CDSI-SC wide initiatives.
- Lead matrix initiative teams including scientists, data scientists and MDs at all levels of the technical and medical career ladders.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent with approximately 12 or more years of industry experience; at least 6 years of experience enabling Clinical Operations or Clinical Development.
- Multi-faceted, broad-based experience in multiple R&D functions/data domains (e.g., clinical, safety, regulatory, real-world data, etc.).
- Considered to have in depth knowledge of clinical operations and/or clinical development.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and leading and navigating in a matrix organization.
- Digitally fluent with experience implementing cutting edge workflows and technologies in Clinical Operations and/or Clinical Development.
- Experience utilizing Lean or similar process optimization frameworks for project/initiative execution.
- Effective collaboration, influencing and communication skills.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Director of Clinical Transformation works closely within our function (TAs, SkinCare and Clinical Innovation) to advance the field of aesthetic medicine with a focus on optimizing the application of digital and AI solutions across CDSI and Skincare, and R&D Aesthetics and provide close partnership at an enterprise level with AbbVie wide digital/AI initiatives, to drive continuous improvement and operationalizing enhancement of inclusivity in clinical trials through close partnership with CDO. Success in the role will be the identification, execution (and where appropriate the ‘business as usual’ management) of initiatives to transform the CDSI-SC clinical development strategy and how we implement and operationalize it.
- Lead complex and cross-functional initiatives that effectively enhance the ability of CDSI-SC to optimize impact at the enterprise level. This includes driving the identifying improvement opportunities, providing support for research and analytics, and presenting pragmatic recommendations for management consideration.
- By working with the relevant teams both within CDSI-SC and in the wider organization, optimize the integration of clinical endpoints into aesthetics clinical trials, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as lead on the scaling of the operational aspects of these endpoints for use in the clinical operations organization.
- Lead and execute Aesthetics inclusivity projects, actively championing and promoting Inclusion in Aesthetics Medicine.
- Be an AI and digital champion in the CDSI-SC organization acting as a bridge and translator, between CDSI-SC and enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring these initiatives gain traction in CDSI-SC and that CDSI-SC are able to influence the direction of these initiatives.
- Utilize analytical skills to assess and analyze clinical transformation initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategic plans for implementation.
- Engage stakeholders across the CDSI-SC and the wider enterprise to ensure alignment on clinical transformation initiative priorities; validate the merit and applicability of initiatives across functions.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and metrics to assess effectiveness and make informed recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Actively gather external benchmarking and best practices as input to process decisions and maintain active knowledge and awareness of all associated regulations.
- Develop and enhance collaboration platforms used within the team and by cross-functional partners to track and prioritize projects.
- Contribute and co-create with internal partners in the development of project management practices, such as processes, tools, reporting, and dashboards.
- Conduct post-project retrospective evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.
- Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, driving continuous improvement throughout the organization with a focus on the application of digital in CDSI-SC.
- Examples of the high profile initiatives this role may oversee include:
- AI fluency
- Psychology of Aging
- Inclusion in Clinical Trials including the aesthetics inclusion framework
- Clinical process improvement initiatives including Biospecimen management
- Identify opportunities and solutions to create and execute on CDSI-SC wide initiatives.
- Lead matrix initiative teams including scientists, data scientists and MDs at all levels of the technical and medical career ladders.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent with approximately 12 or more years of industry experience; at least 6 years of experience enabling Clinical Operations or Clinical Development.
- Multi-faceted, broad-based experience in multiple R&D functions/data domains (e.g., clinical, safety, regulatory, real-world data, etc.).
- Considered to have in depth knowledge of clinical operations and/or clinical development.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and leading and navigating in a matrix organization.
- Digitally fluent with experience implementing cutting edge workflows and technologies in Clinical Operations and/or Clinical Development.
- Experience utilizing Lean or similar process optimization frameworks for project/initiative execution.
- Effective collaboration, influencing and communication skills.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas in California?
California's largest biotech and pharma employers, including Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, Biogen, and Illumina, have histories of filing Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles. Mid-size and clinical-stage companies in the Bay Area and San Diego biotech corridors also sponsor H-1B1 visa Singapore holders, particularly for research, regulatory, and bioinformatics positions requiring specialized degree backgrounds.
Which cities in California have the most biotech and pharma H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship jobs?
San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly South San Francisco, account for the highest concentration of biotech and pharma H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship roles in California. San Diego's Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley clusters host hundreds of life-sciences employers, while South San Francisco remains a global biotech hub. Los Angeles and the Thousand Oaks corridor, home to Amgen's headquarters, also generate consistent sponsorship activity.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Roles that require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific or technical field are the qualifying standard. In biotech and pharma, this commonly includes research scientists, bioinformatics analysts, clinical research associates, regulatory affairs specialists, bioprocess engineers, and pharmaceutical chemists. Positions where a generalist degree would suffice, such as some entry-level lab technician roles, are less likely to meet the specialty occupation requirement under H-1B1 Singapore criteria.
How do I find biotech & pharma H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, filtering California biotech and pharma listings by verified H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history drawn from DOL Labor Condition Application data. Rather than manually cross-referencing OFLC filings with job postings, you can search Migrate Mate for roles where California employers have an established record of sponsoring Singaporean nationals in life-sciences specialty occupations.
Are there California-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
California's employment laws do not change federal H-1B1 requirements, but the state's strong employee-protection environment means employers must meet prevailing wage obligations, which in high-cost biotech hubs like San Francisco and San Diego tend to be among the highest in the country per OFLC Wage Search data. Singaporean professionals should also verify that their degree credentials align with the specific job title, as biotech roles often require discipline-specific degrees rather than broadly related science backgrounds.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 Singapore biotech & pharma jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.