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Manager, Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)
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.
- 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. 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.
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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
Job Description Summary Lead Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities to maximize the value of assigned products/therapeutic areas in Japan, contribute to shaping the external policy environment, and support the effective operation and execution of broader Public Affairs priorities and initiatives Job Description Job Responsibilities : • Maximize the value of products and platforms through public policy engagement with S&G, TA, medical, V&A and C&PTA etc. • Create Public Affairs (PA) strategy for product based on OGSM framework and One Brand Plan, and executive PPE activities. • Gather policy trends and insights from policy makers related to diseases and products, and reflect them in business plans. • Execute public policy engagement to optimize health policies • Develop and maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders • Promote PPE activities in Japan in collaboration with GPA counterparts and external stakeholders, such as think tanks and trade associations • Support PA’ s duties • Conduct activities in compliance with internal SOPs and laws and regulations Background: Education: • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably a Ph.D., in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field. Skills and Experience: • Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business) • Develop materials to complex issues to government and Novartis executives • Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships • Strategic mindset and experience processing new insights, external data, and complex information to not only maximize existing programs, but support the creation of alternative strategic approaches and systems • Interest or understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders • Knowledge or Interest of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement • Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required • (Preferable) At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry • (Preferable) Governmant/Public Affaris, Marketing, Medical, Development, Regulatory , Patient Advocacy, Consulting & Government Official background • (Preferable)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders Key performance indicators: • Influence on priority policy agendas • Strategic alignment with Novartis objectives • Quality of deliverables and insights • Effective project and process execution • Strong stakeholder management Skills Desired Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media