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Compliance roles in Puerto Rico span financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, with employers like Popular, Inc., Banco Santander Puerto Rico, AbbVie, and various federal contractors actively hiring. San Juan is the primary hub, though manufacturing corridors in Barceloneta and Humacao also generate compliance demand. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified international professionals in this field.
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Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Quality Compliance Senior Manager, GMP/GDP Inspections Global Process Owner (GPO)
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As part of the GxP Quality Management System (QMS) architecture, the GMP/GDP Inspections Global Process Owner (GPO) leads the design, governance, and continuous advancement of the end‑to‑end GMP/GDP inspection lifecycle, from inspection readiness and preparation through inspection execution, outcome management, and regulatory commitment tracking. This role is a critical leader within the Inspection Lifecycle Management organization, ensuring consistent, compliant, and inspection‑ready practices across the global network for Health Authority, Notified Body and Business Partner inspections of Amgen.
This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust, globally harmonized inspection framework aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, while enabling effective execution at the site and enterprise levels.
Primary Responsibilities:
End‑to‑End Inspection Process Ownership
- Owns the end‑to‑end GMP/GDP inspection process, including inspection preparation, conduct, response development, commitment tracking, and closure.
- Ensures standardized governance, roles, and controls are in place to support consistent execution of inspections across sites and regions.
- Leads continuous improvement of inspection processes through lessons learned, inspection trends, and feedback from health authority interactions.
- Provides global process leadership during GMP/GDP inspections, supporting sites and enterprise stakeholders through inspection activities and regulatory interactions.
DQMS Business Ownership
- Serves as business owner for the DQMS Operations Inspection module, with accountability for:
- Functional requirements and lifecycle management
- Data integrity, usability, and process alignment
- Ongoing enhancements to support inspection execution, outcome tracking, and reporting
- Partners with QMS, Digital, IT, ILM and Site stakeholders to ensure the module effectively supports global and site‑based inspection activities.
Cross‑GxP Inspection Alignment
- Acts as primary liaison with GCP, GLP, and GPvP Inspection Process Owners to establish consistency and alignment across inspection lifecycle elements where appropriate.
- Ensures inspection practices, metrics, and governance models are harmonized across GxP domains while respecting regulatory and operational differences.
Metrics, Monitoring & Management Review
- Establishes, maintains, and governs a global inspection metrics control plan, including:
- Inspection readiness indicators
- Inspection outcomes and trends
- Commitment timeliness and effectiveness
- Owns data capture, maintenance, and integrity for inspection metrics supporting global and site‑based management reviews.
- Supports ILM teammates for maintenance of site based inspection readiness dashboards.
Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Oversees inspection‑related standards, policies, procedures, and guidance documents within the QMS.
- Leads gap assessments to new regulatory requirements and ensures alignment to regulatory commitments and inspection findings.
- Partners with Learning & Development to define inspection‑related training content and capability‑building strategies.
- Performs industry benchmarking and research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and enabling technologies, ensuring alignment with Quality governance expectations, including appropriate use of GenAI tools.
- Collaborates across Regulatory Compliance, IDQ, ESQ, PAQ, R&D and other functional organizations to maintain and improve the end to end GMP/GDP inspection lifecycle processes.
Reporting Relationship
- This position reports into the Head of the Inspection Lifecycle Management organization and operates with enterprise‑level accountability and influence across the global Quality network.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The quality compliance professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Master’s degree and 4 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Associate’s degree and 10 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience leading or governing GMP/GDP inspections and regulatory interactions
- Deep knowledge of global health authority inspection expectations and inspection lifecycle management
- Experience owning or governing digital quality systems supporting inspections and regulatory commitments
- Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a complex, global environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
- Demonstrated capability in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across enterprise Quality processes
- In order for the most productive global collaborations, ideal candidate would be based within a U.S. or Western European timezones
- Travel would be limited to ad hoc workshops only if necessary for process or system improvements
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
Salary Range
144,375.00 USD - 168,313.00 USD
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Career Category
Quality
Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Quality Compliance Senior Manager, GMP/GDP Inspections Global Process Owner (GPO)
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As part of the GxP Quality Management System (QMS) architecture, the GMP/GDP Inspections Global Process Owner (GPO) leads the design, governance, and continuous advancement of the end‑to‑end GMP/GDP inspection lifecycle, from inspection readiness and preparation through inspection execution, outcome management, and regulatory commitment tracking. This role is a critical leader within the Inspection Lifecycle Management organization, ensuring consistent, compliant, and inspection‑ready practices across the global network for Health Authority, Notified Body and Business Partner inspections of Amgen.
This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust, globally harmonized inspection framework aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, while enabling effective execution at the site and enterprise levels.
Primary Responsibilities:
End‑to‑End Inspection Process Ownership
- Owns the end‑to‑end GMP/GDP inspection process, including inspection preparation, conduct, response development, commitment tracking, and closure.
- Ensures standardized governance, roles, and controls are in place to support consistent execution of inspections across sites and regions.
- Leads continuous improvement of inspection processes through lessons learned, inspection trends, and feedback from health authority interactions.
- Provides global process leadership during GMP/GDP inspections, supporting sites and enterprise stakeholders through inspection activities and regulatory interactions.
DQMS Business Ownership
- Serves as business owner for the DQMS Operations Inspection module, with accountability for:
- Functional requirements and lifecycle management
- Data integrity, usability, and process alignment
- Ongoing enhancements to support inspection execution, outcome tracking, and reporting
- Partners with QMS, Digital, IT, ILM and Site stakeholders to ensure the module effectively supports global and site‑based inspection activities.
Cross‑GxP Inspection Alignment
- Acts as primary liaison with GCP, GLP, and GPvP Inspection Process Owners to establish consistency and alignment across inspection lifecycle elements where appropriate.
- Ensures inspection practices, metrics, and governance models are harmonized across GxP domains while respecting regulatory and operational differences.
Metrics, Monitoring & Management Review
- Establishes, maintains, and governs a global inspection metrics control plan, including:
- Inspection readiness indicators
- Inspection outcomes and trends
- Commitment timeliness and effectiveness
- Owns data capture, maintenance, and integrity for inspection metrics supporting global and site‑based management reviews.
- Supports ILM teammates for maintenance of site based inspection readiness dashboards.
Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Oversees inspection‑related standards, policies, procedures, and guidance documents within the QMS.
- Leads gap assessments to new regulatory requirements and ensures alignment to regulatory commitments and inspection findings.
- Partners with Learning & Development to define inspection‑related training content and capability‑building strategies.
- Performs industry benchmarking and research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and enabling technologies, ensuring alignment with Quality governance expectations, including appropriate use of GenAI tools.
- Collaborates across Regulatory Compliance, IDQ, ESQ, PAQ, R&D and other functional organizations to maintain and improve the end to end GMP/GDP inspection lifecycle processes.
Reporting Relationship
- This position reports into the Head of the Inspection Lifecycle Management organization and operates with enterprise‑level accountability and influence across the global Quality network.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The quality compliance professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Master’s degree and 4 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- Associate’s degree and 10 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector OR
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality, Operations, and/or Regulatory Compliance experience within the Pharma/Biotech sector
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience leading or governing GMP/GDP inspections and regulatory interactions
- Deep knowledge of global health authority inspection expectations and inspection lifecycle management
- Experience owning or governing digital quality systems supporting inspections and regulatory commitments
- Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a complex, global environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
- Demonstrated capability in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across enterprise Quality processes
- In order for the most productive global collaborations, ideal candidate would be based within a U.S. or Western European timezones
- Travel would be limited to ad hoc workshops only if necessary for process or system improvements
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
Salary Range
144,375.00 USD - 168,313.00 USD
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance roles in Puerto Rico?
Financial institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers are the most active sponsors. Popular, Inc., FirstBank Puerto Rico, Banco Santander Puerto Rico, and Oriental Bank hire compliance officers regularly. On the life sciences side, AbbVie, Johnson and Johnson, and Amgen have significant Puerto Rico operations with compliance functions. Federal contractors supporting government agencies on the island also post compliance roles with sponsorship available.
Which visa types are most common for compliance roles in Puerto Rico?
The H-1B is the most common visa for compliance professionals in Puerto Rico, as compliance analyst and compliance officer roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, or business. The O-1A is an option for professionals with demonstrated expertise or industry recognition. Puerto Rico follows U.S. federal immigration law, so the same visa categories available on the mainland apply here.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most compliance sponsorship jobs?
San Juan and its metro area, including Guaynabo and Bayamon, account for the majority of compliance sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico. Most major financial institutions, law firms, and corporate headquarters are concentrated there. The pharmaceutical corridor along the north coast, particularly Barceloneta and Arecibo, generates additional compliance demand tied to FDA regulatory and manufacturing quality roles.
How to find compliance visa sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international professionals seeking visa sponsorship and filters jobs by role and location, making it straightforward to browse compliance openings in Puerto Rico. Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, employers there file LCAs and H-1B petitions just as mainland employers do, so sponsorship data is accessible. Search for compliance roles filtered to Puerto Rico on Migrate Mate to see current openings from employers who have sponsored before.
Are there any Puerto Rico-specific considerations for compliance professionals seeking sponsorship?
Puerto Rico operates under U.S. federal immigration law, so there are no territory-specific visa rules. However, the island's economy is heavily weighted toward financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, meaning compliance roles often require familiarity with FDA regulations, Bank Secrecy Act requirements, or federal healthcare compliance frameworks. Spanish fluency is a practical advantage in many roles, though it is rarely a formal requirement for sponsorship eligibility.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance jobs in Puerto Rico?
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.
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