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REFS Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Puurs
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.
- 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
Salary Range: €61,300.00 - €113,900.00 Job Description Summary The Site REFS Lead provides leadership, governance, controls and performance management for the integrated facility management program. Responsible for building, facilities (soft), infrastructure and site services, vendor relationship management, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, financial stewardship and implementation of best practices. Job Description #LI-Onsite Location: Puurs, Belgium Relocation Support: No Key Responsibilities • Ability to define and implement short- and long-term strategies. Lead and motivate site teams and stakeholders • Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and performance culture • Manage strategic facility service partners. Ensure contract compliance, service quality, and cost control • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships. Translate strategy into operational plans and execution • Monitor KPIs (quality, safety, cost, customer satisfaction). Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives • Own and control the FM budget .Deliver cost savings and productivity improvements • Plan resource allocation, CAPEX, and operational spending . Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (GxP, HSE, etc.) • Maintain quality, safety, and audit readiness. Implement corporate policies and best practices Essential Requirements • Relevant leadership experience in service environments. • University degree or equivalent. • pharmaceutical facility experience. • knowledge of facility operations, GMP/GLP and regulations; vendor and financial management. • stakeholder management; analytical problem solving; cross-functional leadership and change management. Desirable Requirements • Fluent in English and proficient in the local language. Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 61,300.00 -113,900.00 EUR The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Business Continuity, Cost Management, Data Analytics, Decision Making, Emotional Resilience, Engineering Concepts, Good Documentation Practices, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy, Manufacturing Processes, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management