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Quality Assurance Compliance Expert (m/w/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Schaftenau
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Expert Science & Technology” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in NC: $113k–$113k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: €66,918.00 - €105,200.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Ready to turn quality expertise into meaningful impact for patients? As QA Compliance Expert (m/f/d), you will strengthen change control and quality systems, support audits and health authority inspections, and help ensure medicines meet high quality standards. You will collaborate across teams, guide colleagues in electronic quality management systems, and drive process improvements within an open, professional, and supportive environment. Job Description Deadline for applications: 29th October 2026. Major Accountabilities: • Coordinate site change control activities and lead the change review board. • Manage customer change notifications with clarity, accuracy, and timely follow-through. • Guide users and deliver training on electronic quality management systems. • Support deviation reports, corrective and preventive actions, and quality event processes. • Prepare for and support compliance audits and health authority inspections. • Monitor key performance and quality indicators, addressing gaps and supporting compliance. • Lead quality management projects focused on process optimization and effective quality system implementation. • Support contractor oversight, product quality reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions. Essential Requirements: • University degree in natural sciences, chemistry, biology, or a comparable field. • 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments. • Practical knowledge of quality assurance and compliance audit processes. • Proficiency with information technology applications and electronic quality management tools. • Strong project management, organization, decision-making, and communication skills. • Fluency in English and at least medium level of German, with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders. Novartis Austria is one of the most modern and innovative manufacturing sites in the Novartis network. The sites in Tirol have approximately 3,500 employees and there are approximately 350 employees in the marketing & sales office in Vienna. The site in Tirol is in the middle of the Austrian Alps with excellent infrastructure. Benefits & Rewards : In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 65,605.54 EUR/year (on a full-time basis).In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications, and individual competencies. Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 66,918 – 105,100. The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certa