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Director, Patient Services – Specialty Care Products
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 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 40 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 9 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 Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Associate Director, Statistics Lead” (Statisticians) in VA: $135k–$135k, median $135k. 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 — Pfizer INC
The US Department of Labor certified 40 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 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
ROLE SUMMARY This vital position is entrusted with crafting the strategy and design of patient services across the entire patient journey. Essential to ensuring our offerings meet the needs of both patients and healthcare providers, this role is responsible for developing comprehensive program strategies and service models at the asset and therapeutic area level, including copay and affordability assistance, hub support and operational excellence, and affordability strategies within patient programs. The role also continuously monitors the external healthcare landscape to identify emerging trends and opportunities, while driving performance management and ongoing optimization of patient support programs to ensure they deliver meaningful value and outcomes for patients, providers, and Pfizer. This role reports to the PPS Specialty Care Business Unit Strategy Lead and is accountable for ensuring patient support strategies align with Business Unit and product objectives. The PPS Business Unit Strategy Team serves as the brand's dedicated partner for patient support, reimbursement, and affordability solutions, helping to deliver sustainable programs that meet the needs of patients, providers, and the business. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the patient journey and the experiences of individuals receiving Pfizer's Specialty Care therapies. This role is responsible for shaping how Pfizer supports patients and customers from diagnosis through ongoing treatment, translating patient and customer insights into innovative support solutions and leveraging industry best practices, market intelligence, and vendor capabilities to optimize the overall experience and program performance. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES As a vital member of our high-performing team, you will: Program Strategy & Design • Serve as the subject matter expert for PPS in Specialty Care product teams • Lead the development, execution, and operationalization of patient support programs and services, leveraging industry best practices • Ensure patient services fulfill the requirements of both patients and healthcare providers, in line with product launch strategies. • Create and implement tools that enhance quality and efficiency for launch preparations and ongoing brand growth. • Conduct monitoring and audits of program launches to ensure quality standards. • Track brand needs, strategies, and trends in the therapeutic area. Copay & Affordability • In partnership with Affordability CoE, evaluate and manage cost-effective vendor solutions that reduce cost barriers for eligible patients. • Optimize PPS expenditures at the brand level, driving ongoing improvements based on patient outcomes. • In partnership with Affordability CoE, develop strategies for commercially insured and cash patients to support affordability. Hub Support & Operations • Set the strategic direction for Hub services, including vendor selection, service design, and performance monitoring. • Provide strategic oversight of Hub operations and healthcare provider-facing support infrastructure. • Proactively surface insights on the patient access journey to brand leadership. • Active case management with Hub and A&R teams to rapidly address barriers and challenges of patients and customers. • Partner with Channel Management to ensure frictionless experience for patients and customers between Hub and SPP. Alliance / Partnership Management • Identify and partner with best-in-class vendors (e.g., prior authorization), including those with AI-powered capabilities. • Ensure partnership strategy supports the broader patient journey and field reimbursement teams. Fulfillment Strategy • Shape fulfillment options that address patient willingness to