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Senior Director Global Commercial Lung Cancer
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 roles2 certified filings for “Study Physician Lung Cancer” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in DE: $218k–$309k, median $264k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 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
As Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing the lives of people with lung cancer. Our Global Commercial Oncology organization shapes the AstraZeneca has a deep-rooted heritage in Oncology and offers a quickly-growing portfolio of new medicines that has the potential to transform patients’ lives and the Company’s future. By harnessing the power of four scientific platforms - Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, and Antibody Drug Conjugates - and by championing the development of personalized combinations, AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer treatment and one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Role Description: The Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer will be part of the Lung Cancer Tumor Strategy and Commercialization team within the Global Datroway and Lung Cancer Franchise. AstraZeneca has an industry leading portfolio of in-market and pipeline products focused on transforming care and improving patient outcomes in lung cancer, and as part of the Global Lung Cancer Franchise Team, you will be integral to our collective efforts towards transforming care for lung cancer patients globally. The role will report into the VP, Franchise Head, Datroway and Lung Cancer, and will support the development and execution of above-asset tumor strategic commercial initiatives in support of our global lung cancer commercialization priorities. This position will be based in Gaithersburg, MD. Key Accountabilities: • Lead the development and execution of strategic marketing and commercialization initiatives associated with the lung cancer Tumor Leadership Plan (TLP) • Global lead for tumor level initiatives to improve Quality of Care (QoC) in lung cancer, in alignment with Tumor Leadership Plan and Lung Ambition Alliance QoC strategic objectives • Tumor lead for key strategic engagement initiatives with Global Lung KEEs and Professional Societies • Lead the strategic development and execution of initiatives to enhance Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination in lung cancer • Partner with Medical Affairs Team to deliver tumor level cross-functional priorities (e.g: Lung scientific summit, evidence generation initiatives) • Partner with patient affairs to build patient support initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of care in Lung Cancer • Champion and serve as business lead for relevant digital initiatives in support of improving quality of care in Lung Cancer • Partner closely with brand and indication teams to ensure alignment of above-asset initiatives with brand led initiatives • Engage effectively with Region/Country teams and ensure global deliverables meet market needs • Collaborate closely and influence cross-functional partners (e.g. Insights, Access, Medical, Sales, Training, Corporate Affairs) in support of tumor strategic/operational plans • Develop and deliver key brand presentations to leadership • Manage agency relationships, workflow, and commercial budget Qualifications: Minimum qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field • 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning • Prior oncology in-line HCP marketing experience within a major market • Experience building and integrating new capabilities to drive leadership in customer engagement and impact Preferred qualifications • MBA in relevant field • In-depth experience leading broad strategic marketing initiatives • Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing) • Prior global marketing experien