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Site Engagement Lead, Associate Director (IL, OH, MI, WI)
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US
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
Summary of Role: The Associate Director Clinical Research (ADCR) is accountable for the successful performance and management of their assigned team, ensuring the successful delivery of clinical interventional studies under her/his supervision and in line with agreed resources and timelines. All activities must be conducted in compliance with AstraZeneca Procedural Documents, international standards such as ICH-GCP, and applicable local regulations. The ADCR leads and manages dedicated staff groups, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and/or Clinical Study Administrators (CSAs). This includes the planning and utilization of staffing resources, setting clear objectives, and conducting ongoing performance management and follow-up. As assigned, the ADCR oversees the full lifecycle of study site management, including site identification, qualification, set-up, initiation, monitoring, closure, and documentation archiving, according to local agreements. Territory: IL, OH, MI, W I Accountabilities: • Provide leadership to a dedicated team, fostering team spirit and cultivating a positive, high performing team climate and professional behavior. • Ensure adequate resourcing for all assigned clinical studies, enabling the team to efficiently meet study objectives. • Regularly monitor and balance the workload of direct reports, ensuring fair distribution and manageable assignments. • Oversee the development and performance management of direct reports, guiding them toward continuous growth and success. • Ensure all direct reports have individual development and training plans in line with the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process. • Provide regular coaching and mentorship, arranging external coaching support when necessary to promote professional development. • Prepare salary and bonus proposals for direct reports in close consultation with the (Senior) • Director, Country Head and local HR Business Partner, ensuring decisions reflect individual performance. • Collaborate closely with the responsible (Senior) Director, Country Head, to support the effective functioning of the SMM organization at the country level. • Contribute expertise to high-quality feasibility assessments, supporting appropriate site and study selection. • Support the achievement of country-level SMM study delivery targets, ensuring studies are delivered to plan with both speed and quality. • Drive quality improvement of study processes and procedures, championing best practices and continuous enhancement. • Maintain all required systems in an up-to-date state to support efficient and compliant study conduct. • Ensure the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) is kept complete, accurate, and “Inspection Ready”. • Providing direction and support to CRAs and CSAs on major study deliverables and proactively resolves key issues. • Ensure that all study activities at the country level are aligned with local policies, regulations, and the company code of ethics. • Review monitoring visit reports, as applicable for direct reports, and in line with AstraZeneca Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Review and evaluate accompanied/co-monitoring, training, and Quality Control visits performed by direct reports, in accordance with local QC plans. • Perform accompanied site visits for quality assessment, ongoing coaching/development, and/or competency assessment of the team. • Maintain open and effective communication with Functional Service Providers (FSPs), offering direction and feedback on both insourced and outsourced work. Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification aligned to the knowledge and skills of the role and ensures successful conduct of responsibilities