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Pfizer INC

Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations

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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 40 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.
  • 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.
  • What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “EFS-DD, SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $143k–$161k, median $152k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 40 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 Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “EFS-DD, SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $143k–$161k, median $152k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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

ROLE SUMMARY Reporting to the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, the Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations leads the day-to-day business operations, planning, governance, resource management, communications, and organizational enablement required to advance the priorities of the Oncology Medical Affairs organization. As a member of the Oncology Medical Affairs Leadership Team (OMALT), this leader serves as a trusted operational partner to the Chief Oncology Medical Officer and works across Medical Affairs, Oncology, Research, Development, Commercial, People Experience, Finance, Communications, and other enabling functions to translate priorities into coordinated execution. The role combines strong business acumen, disciplined operational leadership, and an understanding of the scientific and healthcare environment to strengthen leadership team effectiveness, remove barriers, manage dependencies, and enable measurable impact for patients and the oncology community. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES • Business operations and leadership enablement. Lead day-to-day business operations for the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, including prioritization and coordination of key interactions, meetings, presentations, deliverables, and organizational commitments. Anticipate operational needs, surface risks and dependencies, and ensure timely follow-through on decisions and actions. • Business planning and execution. Lead annual, semester, and longer-range business planning for Oncology Medical Affairs, including development, alignment, implementation, and tracking of organizational goals, success measures, and execution plans. Provide clear visibility to progress, risks, interdependencies, and required decisions. • Leadership team effectiveness and governance. Lead the operating rhythm for OMALT, including agendas, strategic reviews, offsites, decision governance, action tracking, and accountability mechanisms. Continuously improve leadership team processes to focus time on the highest-value priorities and strengthen collaboration and execution. • Cross-functional integration and strategic initiatives. Lead or coordinate high-priority business and organizational initiatives on behalf of the Chief Oncology Medical Officer. Build strong partnerships across global, regional, and country Medical Affairs and with Oncology, Research, Development, Commercial, People Experience, Finance, Communications, and other enabling functions to align stakeholders and deliver outcomes. • Resource and FTE management. Coordinate resource and full-time equivalent (FTE) planning across Oncology Medical Affairs, helping leaders assess capacity, capabilities, trade-offs, and deployment against strategic priorities. Maintain visibility to resource needs and support disciplined prioritization and organizational decision-making. • Organizational effectiveness, culture, and talent. Partner with People Experience and leaders to advance workforce and talent planning, succession, leadership development, colleague engagement, onboarding, leadership transitions, and organizational effectiveness. Help foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Communications and stakeholder engagement. Develop a strong understanding of Pfizer Oncology strategy, Medical Affairs priorities, evidence-generation activities, and organizational capabilities. Partner with Communications to develop executive presentations, briefing materials, talking points, town halls, organizational updates, site visits, and other internal and external engagements that strengthen clarity, alignment, and confidence. • AI-enabled ways of working and operational excellence. Understand, embrace, and regularly use artificial intelligence (AI), digital

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