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Clinical Research Medical Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 INSURGENTES
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 “Associate Clinical Development Medical Director” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in NJ: $117k–$117k, median $117k. 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).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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 WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid Working, #LI-Hybrid LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico RELOCATION SUPPORT: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. What if your expertise could help accelerate the development of life-changing medicines for patients around the world? As a Clinical Research Medical Advisor (CRMA), you will play a pivotal role in bringing innovative therapies closer to patients by shaping clinical trial strategy, driving operational excellence, and partnering with leading investigators and healthcare experts. This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise with cross-functional leadership, influencing the successful delivery of clinical development programs while helping Novartis reimagine medicine for people everywhere. Job Description As a CRMA, you will provide Clinical Development and indication expertise specific to Country/Cluster, and together with the clinical trial operations team, drives the execution of clinical trials with high quality and within planned timelines. Key Responsibilities • Validates study designs, is accountable for, and makes the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country. • Actively contributes to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up. • Provides clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and clinical trial sites for Institutional Review Boards (IRB)/ Ethics Committee (EC) interactions. • Decides on site/Country-specific scientific/clinical/medical content of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) as needed and ensures appropriateness of patient suitable language. • Provides scientific/clinical/medical expertise during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts (e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc.). • Drives patient recruitment strategies and proactively address enrolment and data quality challenges. • Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality clinical trials on schedule and in compliance. Essential Requirements • Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences and ideally, 3 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice • Ability to manage a study from a scientific/medical/clinical perspective, and a demonstrated capability to problem solve and mediate complex scientific/clinical/medical/operational issues. • Ability to lead effectively by communicating well, motivating a cross functional team, and handling and delegating responsibilities. • Ability to evaluate protocol feasibility and solve complex clinical challenges. • Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/ Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles • Excellent communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Fluency in Spanish & English are essential. • Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step-by-step improvements Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recrui