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US Customs Operations Manager
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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 99 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 Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Manager, ENHERTU Marketing” (Marketing Managers) in MD: $180k–$180k, median $180k. The pay stated here ($96,243 to $144,364) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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 — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 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
About the job Would you like to use your expertise to transform trade compliance a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, join our team as a Manager – US Customs Operations with AstraZeneca! AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities. In Operations, we have a big ambition – to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably . Backed by the investment, leadership, and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking. The Manager – US Customs Operations can be based in Gaithersburg, MD or Wilmington, DE. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day import/export customs activity, improving customs processes, lead ing certain compliance activities, developing new FTZs, operating existing FTZs, and encourage FTZ Sites to remain in compliance with Customs and Border Protection. What you will do: • Responsible for operational management of AstraZeneca US Import/Export activities • Provide customs guidance to cross-functional business partners • Lead issue resolution and handle direct communication with various government agencies and key stakeholders. • Handle the daily/yearly operation of the zone including admissions to Customs, T&Es, HMF, zone to zone transfers, FTZ board report, payments to the grantee, being the subject matter expert on trade related activities for the site, etc. • Support the role out of new AstraZeneca FTZ(s) and the development and implementation of operational standards, procedures, and training vital to support a compliant FTZ while developing and maintaining working relationships with global counterparts to ensure timely , efficient, reliable, and compliant operations across the global supply chain • Support AstraZeneca FTZ manufacturing sites, conduct tours, and training, host Customs for annual compliance reviews, and be an FTZ representative on on-site projects and strategic initiatives • Develop positive relationships with all participating sites, international cross-functional teams, Customs Broker and Customs and Border Protection • Revitalize a standard operating procedure for all FTZs to use including customs broker clearance, FTZ inventory system, record retention processes, and training. Essentials: • Bachelor’s Degree required • Minimum of five years’ experience in one or more of the following: Customs Brokerage or import/export operations or compliance. • W orking knowledge of the various government agencies and regulations involved with the import/export of pharmaceutical products such as CBP, FDA, USDA, CDC, DEA, DOT, IATA, and FWS Preferred • Customs Broker License • FTZ Experience Why AstraZeneca If you want to make a big impact , this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. So, What’s Next Are you ready to make a difference - then send in your application, and we’ll make it happen together. The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $96,243 to $144,364. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with