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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing
2 Locations
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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.
- 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 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Technology Product Director” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in NJ: $224k–$224k, median $224k.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
- 2 certified filings for “Technology Product Director” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in NJ: $224k–$224k, median $224k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 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
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Operations Lead with Pharmaceutical domain expertise and knowledge of R/Python programming/latest technology platforms to support a global pharmaceutical Operations engagement.
This role will act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical delivery teams. The candidate will be responsible for translating clinical, statistical, and operational requirements into scalable R-based analytics solutions, automation workflows, and enterprise reporting solutions.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate good domain understanding of clinical trials, ability to manage Operations on varied technology platforms , along with the ability to independently manage initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the primary interface between cross functional stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams.
• Lead requirement gathering workshops and support translating clinical/statistical needs into structured functional and technical specifications.
• Manage small team with oversight on their work deliverables ensuring productive outcomes.
• Oversee design and delivery of key releases and ensure end-to-end requirement traceability across development, validation, and deployment phases.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to documentation and governance standards.
Essential Requirements
• 12-14 years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development. Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research domain engagements with good understanding of clinical trial lifecycle
• Knowledge of emerging Technologies/Technology platforms and Operations.
• Team Management experience
Skills Desired
Analytical Analysis, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Operational Excellence, Operations Handling, Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Waterfall Model
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