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Medical Affairs Director Liver Cancers
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Gaithersburg - MD
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
· Support Medical plan through coordinating the development of the iMAP, execution of key projects, and tracking budget spend · Support the Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and tracking pre-launch activities and ensure timely execution of the endorsed LRR plan · Influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics, share with the business, and modify plans as necessary · Execute on all MALT (Medical Affairs Leadership Team) directives as requested · Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead · Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content · Provide cross functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and lead WGs as appropriate · Responsible for executing and monitoring KEEs/External engagement plans and follow-up to ensure maximise engagement and impact · Execute effective Advisory Boards by independently setting meeting objectives, discussion guides and managing communications with vendors · Execute Medical projects while staying within scope and budget · Lead congress planning activities, insight gathering, communications and partner with Field leadership to ensure pull through at the event · Conduct evidence publication reviews and Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection · Facilitates patient insight knowledge sharing by raising awareness about patient insight strategies and activities with regions, countries and allied functions · Helps build patient insight capability by working closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives · Responsible to adhering to all required ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organisation and/or market within the role operates. Essential Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree · 3+ years experience in pharma, HQ Oncology experience preferred · Experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3P’S-Payer, Provider and Patients) · Project and relationship management experience · Experience with Evidence generation and clinical trial methodology · Business Acumen foundation knowledge · Financial Management foundation knowledge · Matrix team functionality specialist · Fluency in written and spoken English Desirable: · Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred · HQ Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical industry, especially if within Rare Oncology · Understanding of the latest technical, regulatory, policy and real world evidence generation dimensions · Budget management experience · Experience delivering country medical affairs plans · Experience in liver cancers The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,281 - 289,922 . Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves;