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Associate Director, Dermatology Thought Leader Liaison - Mid-Atlantic
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 4 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 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 Clinical Development Medical Director” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in NJ: $117k–$117k, median $117k. 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
Job Description Summary #LI- Remote Territory: Mid-Atlantic (WV, VA, MD, DC, DE, PA, portions of NJ and NY) Imagine shaping the future of dermatology by influencing the strategies, education, and insights that help improve care for patients across the country. As an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), you will build meaningful partnerships with leading Medical Experts, serve as a trusted advisor across a dynamic healthcare landscape, and bring valuable external perspectives into critical business decisions. In this highly visible field-based role, your ability to connect people, generate actionable insights, and collaborate across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and Field Leadership will directly impact how Novartis engages customers and advances innovation in Dermatology. Location: This position will cover the Mid-Atlantic territory of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of New Jersey and New York. The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison is required to live within the territory's geography (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity) and the ideal candidate will reside between Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered. Travel: This field-based role requires up to 80% travel. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Build and strengthen relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts across the Dermatology landscape. • Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic business priorities. • Facilitate impactful discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies. • Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders. • Support peer-to-peer education programs through expert insights, speaker development, and educational planning. • Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges in accordance with company policies. • Lead or support advisory boards, insight forums, speaker initiatives, and other marketing programs. • Coordinate Medical Expert engagement activities for congresses, society meetings, and external events. • Partner across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies. • Leverage digital tools and CRM platforms to enhance engagement planning, insight generation, and collaboration. Essential Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred • At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based marketing, regional marketing, sales leadership, HCP education, account management, or a related pharmaceutical/biotech role. • The preferred candidate will reside between Philadelphia and Washington, DC and must reside within the territory. Ability to travel up to 80% of the time over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of New Jersey and New York. Must have a valid driver’s license. • Proven ability to develop productive, compliant relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant external stakeholders. • Strong understanding of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration. • Demonstrated ability to execute strategic plans, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality