Biotech & Pharma E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's biotech and pharma sector is anchored by companies like Pfizer, Perrigo, and Kalamazoo-based Stryker affiliates, with significant activity in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and the Detroit metro. Australian professionals pursuing E-3 visa sponsorship will find demand for research, regulatory, and clinical roles across the state's growing life sciences corridor.
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The dedicated Project Team Leader role will provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex cross-functional and divisional matrixed Zoetis innovation programs. The PTL will be responsible for defining and aligning program profiles as well as timeline, risk, and investment strategies from ideation to supply readiness and commercial launch. The PTL will lead a team of marketing, manufacturing, and R&D colleagues to drive cross-functional and divisional alignment, while ensuring successful delivery of the program outcomes inclusive of health authority approvals, supply readiness, and commercial launch.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the single point of accountability to governance for both strategic and technical aspects of complex programs.
- Lead the development and execution of the program strategy (profile, timeline, investment, risk) ensuring alignment with governance.
- Oversee multiple interrelated tactical teams, managing dependencies, budget, risks, and resource allocation to optimize program performance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between governance, multi-divisional tactical teams, functional lines, and external Zoetis partners to facilitate decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Manage escalations, resolve complex issues, and generate alignment that impact the program profile via governance and supporting forums like, but not limited to the Therapeutics Council and Co-Dev Leadership Teams.
- Represent the program in governance meetings, providing transparent and insightful updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Create and foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
- Collaborate closely with Project and Program Management teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date program plans including work, interdependencies, budget and resources in project/portfolio management tools (e.g., EPM).
- Champion team compliance with regulatory, quality, and organizational standards throughout the program lifecycle.
Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Technology or related field preferred
- In-depth understanding of Zoetis’ R&D operating model and business acumen preferred
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in delivering large cross-functional programs within the pharmaceutical R&D or related industry.
- Strong expertise of end-to-end product development pathways, with in depth knowledge in at least two tactical areas (e.g process, regulatory, safety, clinical, manufacturing technology etc.)
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities at all organizational levels
- A strong track record of matrixed leadership capabilities including the ability to assess and adapt communication, accountability, and motivational styles within a team of diverse personalities and backgrounds from across the company.
- Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools and methodologies, embracing working with data to monitor program success, and to inform program and portfolio decision making
- Demonstrated experience of successfully using interpersonal skills (conflict management, team accountability, and dealing with ambiguity) within a team setting.
- Self-driven and passionate about leading a group of colleagues to a common goal for many years through positive and successful times and challenging dynamic situations.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills allowing for leadership of multiple complex programs in parallel.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
Position Summary:
The dedicated Project Team Leader role will provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex cross-functional and divisional matrixed Zoetis innovation programs. The PTL will be responsible for defining and aligning program profiles as well as timeline, risk, and investment strategies from ideation to supply readiness and commercial launch. The PTL will lead a team of marketing, manufacturing, and R&D colleagues to drive cross-functional and divisional alignment, while ensuring successful delivery of the program outcomes inclusive of health authority approvals, supply readiness, and commercial launch.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the single point of accountability to governance for both strategic and technical aspects of complex programs.
- Lead the development and execution of the program strategy (profile, timeline, investment, risk) ensuring alignment with governance.
- Oversee multiple interrelated tactical teams, managing dependencies, budget, risks, and resource allocation to optimize program performance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between governance, multi-divisional tactical teams, functional lines, and external Zoetis partners to facilitate decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Manage escalations, resolve complex issues, and generate alignment that impact the program profile via governance and supporting forums like, but not limited to the Therapeutics Council and Co-Dev Leadership Teams.
- Represent the program in governance meetings, providing transparent and insightful updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Create and foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
- Collaborate closely with Project and Program Management teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date program plans including work, interdependencies, budget and resources in project/portfolio management tools (e.g., EPM).
- Champion team compliance with regulatory, quality, and organizational standards throughout the program lifecycle.
Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Technology or related field preferred
- In-depth understanding of Zoetis’ R&D operating model and business acumen preferred
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in delivering large cross-functional programs within the pharmaceutical R&D or related industry.
- Strong expertise of end-to-end product development pathways, with in depth knowledge in at least two tactical areas (e.g process, regulatory, safety, clinical, manufacturing technology etc.)
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities at all organizational levels
- A strong track record of matrixed leadership capabilities including the ability to assess and adapt communication, accountability, and motivational styles within a team of diverse personalities and backgrounds from across the company.
- Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools and methodologies, embracing working with data to monitor program success, and to inform program and portfolio decision making
- Demonstrated experience of successfully using interpersonal skills (conflict management, team accountability, and dealing with ambiguity) within a team setting.
- Self-driven and passionate about leading a group of colleagues to a common goal for many years through positive and successful times and challenging dynamic situations.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills allowing for leadership of multiple complex programs in parallel.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
E-3 Biotech & Pharma Job Roles in Michigan
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Which biotech & pharma companies in Michigan sponsor E-3 visas?
Michigan-based employers with documented histories of sponsoring skilled foreign workers in life sciences include Pfizer's Kalamazoo operations, Perrigo in Allegan, and Emergent BioSolutions. The University of Michigan's research hospitals and Ann Arbor biotech spinouts also sponsor specialty occupation roles. E-3 visa sponsorship ultimately depends on the specific role, the employer's HR infrastructure, and whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria.
Which cities in Michigan have the most biotech & pharma E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor concentrate the largest share of Michigan's life sciences employment. Kalamazoo hosts major pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations, while Ann Arbor's proximity to the University of Michigan drives biotech research and startup activity. Grand Rapids has a growing medical device and pharma presence, and the Detroit metro includes corporate and regulatory functions for several pharmaceutical companies.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that commonly qualify as specialty occupations include research scientists, medicinal chemists, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical research associates, bioinformatics analysts, and quality assurance engineers. Each position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job duties. Generalist roles or positions where any degree suffices are less likely to meet the specialty occupation standard required for E-3 approval.
How do I find biotech & pharma E-3 sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is a job board specifically built for E-3 visa holders and Australian professionals seeking U.S. sponsorship. You can filter directly for biotech and pharma roles in Michigan, surfacing employers who are actively open to E-3 sponsorship rather than sorting through general listings. This is more efficient than broad job searches because the platform filters for E-3-relevant postings, saving significant time during an already complex job search process.
Are there state-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in Michigan's biotech & pharma sector?
Michigan does not impose additional state-level visa requirements beyond federal E-3 rules. However, some pharma manufacturing and clinical research roles require state professional licensure, which can affect your timeline. Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo both have active life sciences hiring communities, and Michigan's established pharmaceutical manufacturing base means employers in those corridors tend to have more experience navigating specialty occupation sponsorship than employers in smaller markets.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 biotech & pharma jobs in Michigan?
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.