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Executive Director, NovaOS Product Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Distant Employee - Distant Working Arrangement (DWA) (USA)
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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. 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 roles2 certified filings for “Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in NJ: $96k–$138k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 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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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 The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but a distant working arrangement may be possible in certain states. Distant workers are responsible for the cost of home office expenses and periodic travel/lodging will be determined necessary by hiring manager. For associates working on-site, relocation assistance to be within 50 miles of the site may be available. This position will require 10% travel as defined by the business (domestic and or international). Job Description Reporting to the VP, Head of AI and Platforms, the Executive Director, NovaOS Product Lead is responsible for defining and executing the product strategy for NovaOS , the enterprise AI operating system. This role leads the product organization responsible for translating business priorities into scalable AI capabilities, driving platform adoption, and delivering a connected portfolio of products that power commercial intelligence, agentic AI, and enterprise transformation. Responsibilities: • Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for NovaOS aligned with enterprise AI priorities. • Lead a portfolio of AI platform products, ensuring alignment across data, semantic, agentic, and experience layers. • Partner with commercial, technology, engineering, and business leaders to identify high-value product opportunities and prioritize investments. • Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from ideation through launch, adoption, value realization, and continuous improvement. • Establish product management best practices, governance, success metrics, and customer feedback mechanisms. • Collaborate closely with AI Engineering and Agentic Factory leaders to translate product strategy into scalable technical delivery. • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product managers while fostering a customer-centric, data-driven culture. Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline. Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in product management, digital platforms, AI products, or enterprise software, including leadership experience. • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale product portfolios and delivering measurable business outcomes. • Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data platforms, cloud technologies, and modern product management practices. • Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills. Preferred: • Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries. • Experience leading AI platform, enterprise software, or digital transformation initiatives. The salary for this position is expected to range between $225,400.00 and $418,600.00 annual per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other emp