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Associate QA Operations Expert - Release
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Puurs
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 “Associate Expert Potency” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in NJ: $89k–$89k, median $89k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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: €47,100.00 - €87,500.00 Job Description Summary Location: Puurs, Belgium Relocation Support: This role is based in Puurs, Belgium. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Join a team where your work directly ensures the timely and compliant release of high‑quality products to patients. In this position, you’ll apply your QA expertise to assess quality and compliance, support investigations and keep essential processes running smoothly. You’ll collaborate closely with production teams, QC laboratories, other QA departments, MS&T, Supply Chain and external partners to resolve issues, reduce deviations and strengthen supply reliability. Your contributions to audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement will uphold quality standards and make a meaningful impact across our operations and for the people relying on our medicines. Job Description Major accountabilities: • Ensure compliant and timely release of raw materials, bulk products, packaged goods, sterilizations, and imported batches. • Maintain up‑to‑date expertise in production, sterilization, and release processes relevant to assigned responsibilities. • Review and assess non‑conformities, support investigations, and define effective CAPAs. • Contribute to initiatives that reduce deviations and strengthen overall process robustness. • Monitor file and batch status versus targets and follow up on problem or priority lots. • Communicate effectively with logistics teams, QC laboratories, and external partners on release‑related matters. • Provide clear explanations of QA release documentation during internal and external audits. • Keep assigned procedures accurate, updated, and aligned with evolving operational requirements. Essential Requirements: • Master’s degree in a scientific field such as Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, Bio‑engineering, or related discipline. • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry. • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and relevant pharmaceutical legislation. • Proficiency in computer systems with the ability to work accurately with digital documentation. • Excellent communication skills both in English and Dutch. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners. Desirable Requirements: • Ability or prior experience to act as a Qualified Person (QP) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together- and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range: 47.100 - 87.500 EUR. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with theNovartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. 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 minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Collaboration, Communication, Data Integrity, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Internal Quality Auditing, Managing Ambiguity, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Compliance, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SP