Senior Quality Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Quality Manager roles attract H-1B visa and EB-2 sponsorship from manufacturers, medical device firms, and aerospace companies. Most require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, and employers filing LCAs must meet prevailing wage standards for your location and experience level. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The operational Area Senior Quality Specialist will provide QA support of manufacturing operations, analytical laboratory operations and materials management for the external manufacturing programs at VCGT. This role will review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems documentation as needed in support of product disposition. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance per policy, procedures, and regulations. The role will also be responsible for supporting as shop floor quality specialist while ensuring compliance with cGMPs policies and procedures. The Quality Sr. Specialist coordinates or executes activities on a wide range of projects and plays a role in the design and execution of new projects.
This is a Monday to Friday fully onsite role
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews executed batch records and provide approval for quality tasks for externally manufactured products
- Performs final review of executed batch and/or critical systems documentation and determines acceptability by using standard operating procedures
- Ensures presence and acceptability of all required documentation prior to the release of the product and/or system
- Support the day-to-day management of the batch release process
- Assist the facility in preparation for quality audits and participate in corporate audits and external inspections as needed
- Maintains files such that documents are readily available and easily retrievable
- Assists department with monthly/quarterly Quality System data review metrics and reporting
- Escalate critical and major findings to Quality management and monitor key performance indicators in collaboration with Quality Systems and other GxP operational areas
- Support manufacturing activities for cGMP compliance and collaborate with site personnel to provide guidance and determine immediate path forward for manufacturing quality issues
- Support shop floor check and audit trail review
- Collaborate with business partners to resolve quality issues to ensure compliant solutions
- Support root-cause analysis and product impact assessment for investigations as a result of deviations, OOS, and OOT investigations ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified
- Collect data and report on metrics
- Represent Vertex Quality on cross functional working teams, applying strong communication and collaboration skills
- Support continuous improvement projects
- Author SOP's to support commercial quality functions
- Assist with regulatory agency inspections
- Identify and support continuous improvement efforts
- Train employees and provide insights and education on processes and procedures
- Perform activities associated with product disposition (e.g., batch document review, source data review etc.)
- Gown into cleanrooms and controlled environments
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good understanding of both the conceptual and practical application of cGMPs in a pharmaceutical setting
- Proven experience leading a variety of straightforward projects/teams within stated objectives and timelines
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional team members, exchanging complex information and influencing/guiding others to understand a stated viewpoint
- Ability manage own workload to achieve goals and seek opportunities to share information and help others understand technical processes
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences
- Able to integrates activities with other groups, departments and project teams as needed
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and solve problems leveraging technical experience and advanced judgement to select appropriate solutions
- Excellent team player and collaborator
- Highly proficient in leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA
- Experience with electronic document management systems (e.g., QDoccs, Trackwise, Veeva)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically requires 2 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation
Pay Range:
- $65-$70/hr
Requisition Disclaimer:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners (collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
INTRODUCTION
The operational Area Senior Quality Specialist will provide QA support of manufacturing operations, analytical laboratory operations and materials management for the external manufacturing programs at VCGT. This role will review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems documentation as needed in support of product disposition. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance per policy, procedures, and regulations. The role will also be responsible for supporting as shop floor quality specialist while ensuring compliance with cGMPs policies and procedures. The Quality Sr. Specialist coordinates or executes activities on a wide range of projects and plays a role in the design and execution of new projects.
This is a Monday to Friday fully onsite role
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews executed batch records and provide approval for quality tasks for externally manufactured products
- Performs final review of executed batch and/or critical systems documentation and determines acceptability by using standard operating procedures
- Ensures presence and acceptability of all required documentation prior to the release of the product and/or system
- Support the day-to-day management of the batch release process
- Assist the facility in preparation for quality audits and participate in corporate audits and external inspections as needed
- Maintains files such that documents are readily available and easily retrievable
- Assists department with monthly/quarterly Quality System data review metrics and reporting
- Escalate critical and major findings to Quality management and monitor key performance indicators in collaboration with Quality Systems and other GxP operational areas
- Support manufacturing activities for cGMP compliance and collaborate with site personnel to provide guidance and determine immediate path forward for manufacturing quality issues
- Support shop floor check and audit trail review
- Collaborate with business partners to resolve quality issues to ensure compliant solutions
- Support root-cause analysis and product impact assessment for investigations as a result of deviations, OOS, and OOT investigations ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified
- Collect data and report on metrics
- Represent Vertex Quality on cross functional working teams, applying strong communication and collaboration skills
- Support continuous improvement projects
- Author SOP's to support commercial quality functions
- Assist with regulatory agency inspections
- Identify and support continuous improvement efforts
- Train employees and provide insights and education on processes and procedures
- Perform activities associated with product disposition (e.g., batch document review, source data review etc.)
- Gown into cleanrooms and controlled environments
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good understanding of both the conceptual and practical application of cGMPs in a pharmaceutical setting
- Proven experience leading a variety of straightforward projects/teams within stated objectives and timelines
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional team members, exchanging complex information and influencing/guiding others to understand a stated viewpoint
- Ability manage own workload to achieve goals and seek opportunities to share information and help others understand technical processes
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences
- Able to integrates activities with other groups, departments and project teams as needed
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and solve problems leveraging technical experience and advanced judgement to select appropriate solutions
- Excellent team player and collaborator
- Highly proficient in leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA
- Experience with electronic document management systems (e.g., QDoccs, Trackwise, Veeva)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically requires 2 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation
Pay Range:
- $65-$70/hr
Requisition Disclaimer:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners (collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Quality Manager
Target regulated industries first
Manufacturers in aerospace, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals sponsor Senior Quality Managers most consistently. Their compliance obligations make the role indispensable, and regulatory pressure means they treat sponsorship costs as a standard part of hiring qualified candidates.
Align your degree to the role
Most H-1B petitions for this title require a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related field. A general business degree alone may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, so frame your credentials specifically around quality systems and engineering methodology.
Highlight certifications like ASQ CQM/OE
ASQ-certified Quality Managers carry stronger sponsorship cases because certifications signal role-specific expertise beyond the degree. USCIS adjudicators respond well to evidence that the position requires specialized knowledge, and professional credentials reinforce that argument effectively.
Understand the LCA before you negotiate
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your H-1B petition, locking in a prevailing wage commitment tied to your location and job title. Knowing this protects you from being placed below the certified wage level during any salary conversation with HR.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Hospitals, university-affiliated research centers, and nonprofit research organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Senior Quality Manager roles at these institutions can be filed year-round without waiting for the annual cap, which significantly reduces time-to-authorization for qualified candidates.
Document your supervisory and system-level scope
RFEs for quality management roles often challenge whether the position truly requires a specialty degree. Strong offer letters and support letters that describe quality system ownership, cross-functional leadership, and regulatory accountability make the specialty occupation argument substantially harder to deny.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Senior Quality Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition needs to establish specialty occupation status, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles overseeing ISO systems, regulatory compliance, or engineering quality in industries like aerospace or medical devices typically meet this standard. Generalist or operations-heavy quality roles with no specific degree requirement are more likely to face an RFE or denial.
What degree does an employer need to sponsor a Senior Quality Manager on an H-1B?
The position must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, most commonly industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related discipline. If your degree is in an unrelated area, relevant graduate credentials or professional certifications like ASQ CQM can help bridge the gap, though a strong field match is always the cleaner case for USCIS.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Senior Quality Managers for a visa?
Medical device manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and automotive suppliers sponsor this role most frequently. These industries operate under strict regulatory frameworks, FDA, FAA, or IATF standards, where the Senior Quality Manager function is a documented compliance requirement rather than a discretionary hire, which makes sponsorship easier for employers to justify internally.
How competitive is the H-1B lottery for this role, and are there ways around it?
The annual H-1B lottery selects roughly 25% of registrations, so lottery risk is real. However, cap-exempt pathways exist: hospitals, nonprofits, and university-affiliated organizations can sponsor H-1B visas outside the lottery entirely. Some Senior Quality Manager candidates also qualify for O-1A visas based on exceptional achievement in quality systems leadership. Browse roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate to filter by employer type and identify cap-exempt opportunities.
Can a Senior Quality Manager petition for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes. Most employer-sponsored green card paths for this role go through EB-3 (skilled worker) via PERM labor certification, where the employer advertises the role, documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available, and then files on your behalf. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree. Processing timelines depend heavily on your country of birth, with Indian and Chinese nationals facing significantly longer waits due to priority date backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Quality Manager 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.