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Associate Director, US Strategic Business Planning & Execution, Medical Affairs
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Boston - MA
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 roles4 certified filings for “Associate Director, Precision Medicine” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $179k–$260k, median $215k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 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.
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 — 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
This is what you will do: The Associate Director Strategic Planning & Execution, US Medical Affairs is responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives within the US Medical Affairs organization and will partner with TA Leadership teams and cross functionally to execute on projects in line with the functions overall strategic goals. This position will analyze, resolve, and communicate on key strategic programs allowing for US Medical Affairs Leadership to make informed decisions that will contribute to the overall success of the function. This position will apply good project management techniques to insure in scope, on-time, on budget results. You will be responsible for: Strategic Partnership: • Develop annual enterprise strategy for assigned TA and/or Function and ensure effective, efficient, and equitable delivery of key strategic programs and operational activities • Oversight of business progress against performance targets through outcomes and metrics tracking/reporting • Highlight and communicate US Medical impact and effectiveness throughout all levels of the organization • Proactively apply business acumen to ensure business continuity and identify future opportunities Financial Reporting: • Liaise between Finance and assigned TA and/or Function to communicate details of operating plan and to track/report on spend • Lead annual budget plan, quarterly reforecasts, and various ad-hoc financial requests, identifying key opportunities and risks • Partner with assigned TA and/or Functional team to provide detailed financial reports, reconcile monthly accruals, and ensure timely receipts • Manage financial analysis and trend reporting for senior leadership and cross-functional partners • Develop various training documents, liaising with USMA colleagues to ensure their full understanding of Alexion’s financial processes Operations: • Facilitate strategic cross-functional meetings for increased collaboration across global medical, patient advocacy, commercial, and HEOR • Manage system improvements/enhancements with a focus on continuous improvement • Liaise with Compliance and Legal to resolve questions and mitigate risk • Oversight of P2P activities for all projects for assigned TA and/or Function, including contract review and execution in alignment with Alexion policies • Facilitate vendor onboarding, MSA generation, and SOW development with internal and external stakeholders • Oversee the TA tactical plans and activity towards plan, develop primary and secondary tactics strategy and metrics reporting to plan. Actively communicate with Key stakeholders from inception through execution and monitoring of plan. Other strategic projects as assigned You will need to have: • Bachelor’s degree required • Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Affairs organization • Project management certification strongly preferred • Strong knowledge of Compliance and Legal requirements in the Biopharma space • FP&A experience preferred, with proven ability to manage annual budget/forecasts • Self-starter with strong leadership, problem solving, and negotiating skills • Highly influential with proven ability to create/lead successful cross-functional teams • Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization • Flexibility to adapt to changing project scope • Excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written • Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive approach to all challenges • Highly ethical, with ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information • Meeting facilitation skills (personal organization, advanced preparation, follow-up) • Strong teamwork and collaboration