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Medical Science Liaison
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 Virtual - Ontario
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 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.
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
*The territory for this role is Ontario West At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. 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. Are you ready to harness scientific evidence to shape oncology treatment decisions and improve outcomes for people with cancer? Do you thrive in peer-to-peer dialogue that moves care forward? As a Medical Science Liaison, you will be a trusted scientific partner to oncologists, translating emerging data into confident, timely clinical choices. Be part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, and there are countless new indications and targets in our groundbreaking pipeline. We deliver this value through launch excellence, commercial efficiency, and improving the lifecycle. By maximizing our portfolio, we are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer treatment. Accountabilities: • Scientific Exchange : Lead balanced, objective discussions with healthcare professionals on new and emerging data, including benefits and risks that inform treatment decisions. • Thought Leader Collaboration : Engage experts as scientific consultants in advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials aligned to strategic priorities. • Expert Identification : Identify and cultivate relationships with HCPs demonstrating scientific excellence to collaborate on forward-looking basic and preclinical research. • Regional Insight Generation : Provide nuanced regional understanding of clinical practice patterns, key issues, and trends to inform medical plans and evidence generation. • Lifecycle Subject Matter Expertise : Act as regional (field based) subject matter expert in the lifecycle management of products in assigned therapeutic areas. • undefined • Research Support : Use scientific exchange to find opportunities for research with HCP’s and, where appropriate, connect these opportunities to the Medical Advisor as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process. • Trial Site Scientific Support : Equip priority clinical sites with relevant molecule and disease expertise at or near site initiation to enable high-quality conduct. • Recruitment Partnership : Collaborate with clinical operations to help ensure timely site activation and robust patient recruitment that meets study timelines. Required Skills/Experience: • Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician . • Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc. • Two or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role. • Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge. • Effective and demonstrated strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills. • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills. • Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner. • Expert knowledge of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders, Academia and the Medical Community in general. • Travel required (Local, Regional and National). • Experience in the the