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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Global Regulatory Submission Manager” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in NJ: $141k–$141k, median $141k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Global Regulatory Submission Manager” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in NJ: $141k–$141k, median $141k. 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).
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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About the role
Salary Range:
£39,567.50 - £73,482.50
Job Description Summary
#LI-Hybrid
Primary Location: London, United Kingdom (for candidates residing within 50 miles of the office)
Other Locations: Remote, United Kingdom (UK based candidates living more than 50 miles from the office)
Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As a Global Process Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape how innovative medicines reach patients by driving excellence across critical regulatory processes that support clinical development worldwide. This is a highly visible role where your ideas, expertise and passion for continuous improvement will directly influence the efficiency, quality and compliance of global clinical trial operations. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, collaborating across diverse teams and creating meaningful impact at scale, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Drive continuous improvement of global regulatory processes supporting clinical trial applications across multiple regions.
• Lead process design, optimisation and implementation initiatives to enhance quality, compliance and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify process gaps and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Monitor regulatory process performance and recommend data-driven improvements to accelerate execution.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards and governance frameworks across the organisation.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by embedding innovative tools and best practices into workflows.
• Champion change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new processes and ways of working.
Essential Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, healthcare or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, clinical development or pharmaceutical process management.
• Strong understanding of global clinical trial regulations and regulatory submission processes.
• Proven ability to lead complex process improvement and transformation initiatives across global organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing diverse cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management capabilities with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
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: £39,567 to £73,482
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.
You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse,
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