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QA Associate Director
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 Qingdao Site
Sponsorship verdict
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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 99 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 Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles15 certified filings for “Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MD: $126k–$185k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level II (47%) — 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.
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 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
Location： Qingdao Site This is a role as the principal quality assurance engineer in the leading edge project of new pMDI manufacturing facility in China. The role incumbent will • Provide Quality support to achieve the pMDI project milestones. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP requirements during the design, construction, start-up, validation (entire life-cycle) of Qingdao capital project initiative. • Ensuring GMP compliance and operational effectiveness of the validation program (facility, equipment, utility qualifications; computer system validation, cleaning validation or process validation). • Cross functional interaction with both internal and external colleagues in Operations and Quality to ensure full compliance with AZ standards and local regulations. • Design and lead the automation digital processes to support QA business. • Mentor, train, and develop QA and other engineering / operations staff and interns in relevant technical subjects and is a key contributor to GMP training activities. • Supervise and oversight contractors and intern activities as required The incumbent has expert level understanding of China legislation, cGMPs, Validation and Quality Systems, specifically deviations and change controls and maintains current knowledge of regulatory and industry trends. The incumbent is capable of influencing stakeholders and partners and be able to effectively make decisions for quality assurance issues and actively communicates with colleagues. Job Responsibilities (to include key result areas, specific accountabilities, tasks, etc.) • Provide Quality expertise to the project and later site. • Influence site management and propose solution options to improve and/or resolve technical challenges. • Support development of GPQS, ECMS, GVLMS database and provide oversight and expertise. • Provide oversight / ownership of QMS including validation, change controls, deviations, and related infrastructure activities within the Qingdao Operations site. • Interface with engineering IT, QC, manufacturing and technical functions on capital projects and proactively ensure GMP compliance during the design, construction and start up phases of the project. • Develop and drive necessary departmental process, documentation and training. • Develops and maintains technical competency and collaborates with counterparts in engineering, IT, QC, manufacturing and technical functions to provide Quality oversight in designated projects and activities. • Supports quality assurance efforts for GMP related facility and equipment systems to ensure full GMP compliance. Typical Accountabilities (per AZ framework and regulatory expectations): • Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company Values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role (including SHE). Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance. In addition, for Managers and Project Team Leaders: • Ensure and monitor compliance by team members and third parties by (a) positively reinforcing the Code of Ethics and all relevant AstraZeneca Policies and Standards, (b) ensuring completion of all required training, (c) fostering a culture of openness in which employees are comfortable raising questions or concerns, and (d) immediately addressing and reporting, as appropriate, instances of non-compliance. • Manager Accountabilities at AstraZeneca include Ethical Conduct and Compliance, Team Management, Performance Management, Individual Development Planning, Talent Management, Recruitment, People information, SHE accountabilities, and Fiscal and Financial awareness. • Leaders with accou