Biotech & Pharma F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the top states for biotech and pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, with major employers like Moderna, Biogen, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals concentrated in the Greater Boston and Cambridge corridor. The state's dense cluster of research institutions and life sciences companies creates consistent demand for STEM-designated roles that qualify for the 24-month OPT extension.
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I has basic knowledge and experience in its field and develops competence by performing structured work. Receives guidance and direction from more senior peers. Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assure the delivery of high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, achieve desired financial performance including cost reductions, and build a culture of high performance for the team.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Create an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity that you do, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
- People: Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet the production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drives engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducts performance reviews and has survey actions plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly. Communicating effectively with team cascading important info.
- Operational: Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Execute a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact on lot completion.
- Performance: Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seek to identify improvements. Responsible for change-over time management and continuously seek to identify improvements.
- Development: Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensures all personnel has development actions/ plans in place and arranging opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self-development by having a growth mindset towards personal development.
- Operation Excellence (OpEx): Participates in process improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in sciences or engineering is strongly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical Industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Two years of manufacturing or related experience required. Supervisor experience preferred.
- Experience Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems, such as SAP.
- Experience Regulatory: Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required. Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment; good writing skills.
- Experience Aseptic (If applicable): Experience working in an aseptic production environment desirable.
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 short-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.
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I has basic knowledge and experience in its field and develops competence by performing structured work. Receives guidance and direction from more senior peers. Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assure the delivery of high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, achieve desired financial performance including cost reductions, and build a culture of high performance for the team.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Create an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity that you do, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
- People: Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet the production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drives engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducts performance reviews and has survey actions plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly. Communicating effectively with team cascading important info.
- Operational: Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Execute a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact on lot completion.
- Performance: Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seek to identify improvements. Responsible for change-over time management and continuously seek to identify improvements.
- Development: Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensures all personnel has development actions/ plans in place and arranging opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self-development by having a growth mindset towards personal development.
- Operation Excellence (OpEx): Participates in process improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in sciences or engineering is strongly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical Industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Two years of manufacturing or related experience required. Supervisor experience preferred.
- Experience Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems, such as SAP.
- Experience Regulatory: Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required. Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment; good writing skills.
- Experience Aseptic (If applicable): Experience working in an aseptic production environment desirable.
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 short-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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Search Biotech & Pharma Jobs in MassachusettsBiotech & Pharma Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is home to a high concentration of biotech and pharma employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity, including Moderna, Biogen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Takeda, many of which operate large research and development campuses in Cambridge, Boston, and Waltham. These companies regularly hire for STEM-designated roles in computational biology, clinical research, and drug development.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most biotech & pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Cambridge and Boston together form the core of Massachusetts biotech hiring, anchored by Kendall Square, which hosts dozens of life sciences companies and CROs. Waltham, Lexington, and Marlborough have significant pharma manufacturing and R&D operations as well. Worcester is a growing hub tied to UMass Medical School and regional biotech startups, making it worth including in your search.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT are those classified under STEM-designated degree fields by USCIS. In biotech and pharma, this commonly includes bioinformatics analyst, computational biologist, bioprocess engineer, research scientist, data scientist in clinical trials, and regulatory affairs specialist with a science degree. The position must be directly related to your qualifying STEM degree, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find biotech & pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 STEM OPT job seekers and lets you filter biotech and pharma roles in Massachusetts by visa sponsorship type, including STEM OPT. Rather than sorting through general job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history in the life sciences sector, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to support your OPT authorization in Massachusetts.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts biotech and pharma?
Massachusetts employers in biotech and pharma are generally familiar with STEM OPT requirements, including the E-Verify enrollment mandate and the 24-month extension timeline, partly because the state's heavy reliance on international STEM talent from MIT, Harvard, and Boston University has made sponsorship a standard part of hiring. However, roles at federally funded research labs or certain government-contracted facilities may have citizenship or security clearance requirements that can limit F-1 eligibility.