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Director, Scientific Publications
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Boston - MA
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 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 roles4 certified filings for “Associate Director, Precision Medicine” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $179k–$260k, median $215k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 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 — 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
Job Title: Director, Scientific Publications Location: Boston, MA At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week . Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. Introduction to Role: T he Director, Scientific Publications i s responsible for the development of high-quality clinical publications and reviews for investigational pipeline products in Oncology R& D. In addition, the Director will be responsible for the development and delivery of strategic Publication Plan s for pipeline assets. The Director will also have the opportunity to lead cross-functional publication teams, ensure publication plans align with project and overall Oncology R&D strategy, and ensure that these partnerships are successful and that plans represent a transparent and fair balanced communication of data. Accountabilities: • Leads the cross-functional team responsible for the publication development process to deliver high-quality publication . E ffectively collaborat es with key partners and ensu res compliance with internal and external publication guidelines. • Leads the cross-functional team to deliver strategic publications plans that are aligned with project strategy. • Accountable for managing 3rd-party providers in the delivery of defined publications activity, ensuring quality and delivery standards are adhered to • Develops and ensures that strategically aligned scientific communication points are delivered and that statements and conclusions in publications are accurate and supported by appropriate data . • Uses subject matter expertise to provide publications insight to partners, collaborators, and more junior team members • Provide s on-site support at key scientific congresses and meetings. • Ensures the high quality and transparency of publications by maintaining /promoting familiarity with ICMJE, GPP3, CONSORT, AMA, and other external standards as well as AstraZeneca publication policies and procedures. Essential Skills/Experience: • PhD, PharmD, MD or advanced scientific degree in a biomedical field with proven scientific and/or publications expertise • 5+ years of experience in medical communications/publications in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, medical communications agency, CRO, publishing, or academic setting with equivalent work experience required • Proven track record of c ollaborative and consultative cross-matrix abilities • The ability to appreciate and work within a large strategic framework, while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance to global publications ethical standards and company publications policy and SOPs • Ability to understand and adhere to good publication practices and relevant guidelines on and scientific data