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Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence
Philips North America LLC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
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 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 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 Philips North America LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Process Quality Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in OH: $115k–$115k, median $115k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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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The US Department of Labor certified 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence Job Description The Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence is responsible for spearheading the strategic development and deployment of robust Enterprise quality controls and process improvements. They will lead organization-wide compliance initiatives, proactively drive integration of new tools & processes, and analyze data for trends and risks. Your role: • Drives strategic initiatives to elevate supplier quality standards, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in Research & Development (R&D), manufacturing, and regulatory affairs to address process gaps and maintain superior quality benchmarks. • Guides setup of acceptance activities, including transfer to manufacturing resolve process deficiencies and develop New Product Introduction (NPI) validations, process development, process controls, inspection plans, and control plans. • Collaborates with Quality Optimization team to integrate initiatives into site QMS processes. • Analyzes data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities and proactively support process improvement. • Drive cost reduction and productivity through analysis of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data and assist teams with implementation of cost saving initiatives • Manages compliance with industry regulations and oversees the preparation and maintenance of documentation. • Leads talent management, and succession planning and develops a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals. • Authorizes the assessment of impact to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and associated controls in relation to design changes and assists in Manufacturing Process Development and Design Transfer activities. • Mentors and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing among quality engineers, ensuring effective support for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and seamless product transfers within the manufacturing facility. • Possesses expert knowledge of products/services and advanced quality engineering techniques, recognized as expert within the field, and frequently interacts with senior management on matters around several functional areas. • Works on complex issues, drawing on an in-depth understanding of the organization to analyze situations effectively, actively contributing to the development of organizational objectives and principles. • Possesses broad cross-functional experience, demonstrates leadership exposure in a technical capacity, and is familiar with project management practices. • Leads succession planning and comprehensive talent management, driving employee selection, performance management, compensation management, and career development in alignment with organizational operational goals. You're the right fit if: • You have a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in FDA regulated medical device environments, with extensive focus in QMS Compliance, CAPA process, Internal Audit, and process/continuous improvement. • You have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in functional/strategic leadership of quality teams/organizations within global, matrixed organizations. • You have robust understanding and deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EUMDR and other global medical device standards. • You have detailed knowledge in Risk Management (ISO 14971), PFMEA, root cause analysis and design transfer activities. • You have extensive experience leading/supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, Notified Bodies) • You have proven experience leading strategic process validation initiatives, CAPA processes, Non-Conformances (NC) and Quality Notifications (QN). • You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Required) in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related