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IT Compliance Analysts are strong H-1B visa candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Employers across finance, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor, and cap-exempt employers offer year-round filing. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Facility: Digital & IT
Location: Durham, NC, US
About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Serve as IT's primary point of contact & subject matter expert (SME) on all IT related compliance policies & programs. Assist with the development & execution of key IT projects.
Relationships
Reports to Manager.
Essential Functions
- Improve our capability to provide quality to all IT & automation processes by analyzing & improving the levels of compliance (Project management, Quality programs)
- Ensure IT data systems are available, capable & accessible so that IT systems operate at the speed of business processes through quality initiatives & projects (ARE Management, business continuity & IT support)
- Recommend & implement quality initiatives to meet the customer’s needs, regulatory & internal compliance & add value to all business processes
- Become subject-matter expert (SME) with NN validation software, eTIMs, within the IT team
- Project management – develop & utilize skills necessary to develop, manage & implement IT projects of all sizes (small to large scale projects)
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Manage change requests & system validation for IT
- Serve as IT lead for audits
- Coordinate with QA Compliance Specialists to assure compliance with procedures & policies
- Support & practice IT Security
- Comply with internal & external regulations & procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Automation from an accredited university is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, with some experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
- Experience with software development concepts required
- Proven experience with quality systems & proven problem solving skills required
- Excellent organizational skills & written/verbal communication skills required
- Knowledge of FDA regulations & guidelines as they relate to computer-based information systems required
- In-depth knowledge & training on compliance policies, programs & procedures as well as regulatory requirements, such as 21 CFR Part 11, electronic records retention, configuration items lists, revalidation, etc required
- Experience with quality procedures such as non-conformities, change requests & IT system validation required
- Serve as the liaison between IT & Automation, internal & external QA organizations & other IT auditing organizations required
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing business processes & how IT & automation integrate with them required
- Excellent troubleshooting skills; ability identify root cause of a problem & assist in determining appropriate IT or technical solutions required
- Demonstrated skills in identifying & leading medium to large scale IT validation projects required
- Possesses & applies a broad range of expertise of principles, methods, practices, standards, procedures & compliance requirements of a particular business function in designing & developing complex IT solutions required
- Provides solutions which are aligned with site strategies & comply with the company’s architectural & operating standards & requirements required
- Experience with developing & maintaining IT-focused policies, procedures & other documents required
- Experience with HP Application Lifecycle Management software a plus
- Project management & capital project experience strongly preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
IT Compliance Analyst - SDF
Facility: Digital & IT
Location: Durham, NC, US
About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Serve as IT's primary point of contact & subject matter expert (SME) on all IT related compliance policies & programs. Assist with the development & execution of key IT projects.
Relationships
Reports to Manager.
Essential Functions
- Improve our capability to provide quality to all IT & automation processes by analyzing & improving the levels of compliance (Project management, Quality programs)
- Ensure IT data systems are available, capable & accessible so that IT systems operate at the speed of business processes through quality initiatives & projects (ARE Management, business continuity & IT support)
- Recommend & implement quality initiatives to meet the customer’s needs, regulatory & internal compliance & add value to all business processes
- Become subject-matter expert (SME) with NN validation software, eTIMs, within the IT team
- Project management – develop & utilize skills necessary to develop, manage & implement IT projects of all sizes (small to large scale projects)
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Manage change requests & system validation for IT
- Serve as IT lead for audits
- Coordinate with QA Compliance Specialists to assure compliance with procedures & policies
- Support & practice IT Security
- Comply with internal & external regulations & procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Automation from an accredited university is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, with some experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
- Experience with software development concepts required
- Proven experience with quality systems & proven problem solving skills required
- Excellent organizational skills & written/verbal communication skills required
- Knowledge of FDA regulations & guidelines as they relate to computer-based information systems required
- In-depth knowledge & training on compliance policies, programs & procedures as well as regulatory requirements, such as 21 CFR Part 11, electronic records retention, configuration items lists, revalidation, etc required
- Experience with quality procedures such as non-conformities, change requests & IT system validation required
- Serve as the liaison between IT & Automation, internal & external QA organizations & other IT auditing organizations required
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing business processes & how IT & automation integrate with them required
- Excellent troubleshooting skills; ability identify root cause of a problem & assist in determining appropriate IT or technical solutions required
- Demonstrated skills in identifying & leading medium to large scale IT validation projects required
- Possesses & applies a broad range of expertise of principles, methods, practices, standards, procedures & compliance requirements of a particular business function in designing & developing complex IT solutions required
- Provides solutions which are aligned with site strategies & comply with the company’s architectural & operating standards & requirements required
- Experience with developing & maintaining IT-focused policies, procedures & other documents required
- Experience with HP Application Lifecycle Management software a plus
- Project management & capital project experience strongly preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Compliance Analyst
Target regulated industries first
Banks, hospitals, and healthcare networks operate under strict compliance mandates, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, and hire IT Compliance Analysts consistently. These industries sponsor H-1B visas regularly and often have dedicated immigration support for technical compliance roles.
Lead with your certifications
Credentials like CISA, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ signal credibility to compliance-heavy employers. They also strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge beyond a degree, which matters when USCIS reviews specialty occupation eligibility for your role.
Frame your degree field carefully
H-1B approval for IT Compliance hinges on degree-to-role alignment. Information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, and management information systems degrees map cleanly. A business degree with no technical concentration can create issues, be prepared to document how your coursework qualifies.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B lottery cap. Applying through a cap-exempt employer means no lottery risk and year-round filing, a significant advantage if you missed the annual registration window in March.
Highlight cross-functional compliance experience
Employers sponsoring visas want analysts who can work across IT, legal, and operations teams. Experience with audit cycles, risk assessments, or regulatory reporting, not just technical controls, makes your profile more compelling and justifies the investment in sponsorship to hiring managers.
Use Migrate Mate to find confirmed sponsors
Most job boards don't filter for visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces IT Compliance Analyst roles from employers who have sponsored before, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will screen you out at the offer stage over visa status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IT Compliance Analyst qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, IT Compliance Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa requirements. USCIS looks for roles where a bachelor's degree in a specific field, information systems, computer science, or cybersecurity, is a normal entry requirement. The technical nature of compliance frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS supports that standard. Generic business degrees without a technical concentration can complicate approval, so degree-to-role alignment in your petition matters.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor an IT Compliance Analyst?
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and large technology companies are the most active sponsors for IT Compliance roles because their regulatory obligations are substantial and ongoing. Consulting firms, particularly those with federal contracts or financial services clients, also sponsor regularly. You can browse confirmed sponsoring employers specifically for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by sponsorship history so you're targeting companies with a track record of filing.
What degree do I need for an H-1B as an IT Compliance Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in information systems, management information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field gives you the strongest H-1B petition. USCIS requires that the degree field directly relates to the job duties, not just that you have any bachelor's degree. If your degree is in business or a non-technical field, you'll need to demonstrate through coursework documentation or professional certifications that your background meets the specialty occupation standard.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as an IT Compliance Analyst?
The H-1B cap applies to most private employers, with roughly 85,000 slots available annually and selection rates around 25% in recent years. That means even a strong application can go unselected through no fault of the candidate. Two paths reduce this risk: pursuing cap-exempt employers (universities, nonprofits, certain government contractors) where there's no lottery, or targeting employers already holding an approved H-1B who can transfer your status without a new cap filing.
Do professional certifications like CISA or CISSP help with H-1B approval?
Certifications don't directly satisfy H-1B requirements, but they strengthen your petition meaningfully. USCIS adjudicators assess whether the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge, a CISA or CISSP credential demonstrates that the work demands expertise beyond a generalist background. More practically, certified candidates are more attractive to employers willing to sponsor, since certifications reduce onboarding risk and signal that you can contribute to compliance programs immediately after hire.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT Compliance Analyst jobs?
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.