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National Account Director, Channel
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US
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 roles15 certified filings for “Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MD: $126k–$185k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level II (47%) — 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
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. LOCATION : Field-US/ Remote (no relocation offered) The National Account Director, Channel role sits within AstraZeneca’s Biopharma Market Access group and reports to the Senior Director of National Trade and Channel Accounts. As part of this team, the individual will lead strategic engagement across national trade and channel partners, making this a strong fit for candidates with experience in account leadership, trade or channel strategy, and navigating market access within a complex healthcare environment. Job Responsibilities: • Account leadership : Build and lead strategic relationships with national trade and channel partners to support business objectives and long-term partnership success. • Planning and execution : Develop and execute account plans aligned to brand priorities, account needs, and the evolving market landscape. • Cross-functional collaboration : Partner across Market Access and other internal teams to support negotiations, launch readiness, and ongoing account performance. • Business insight : Use data, market knowledge, and account insights to identify opportunities, manage complexity, and support informed decision-making. • Channel stewardship : Help navigate supply, service, and access challenges while maintaining focus on patients, customers, and key stakeholders. Minimum Requirements: • Education : Bachelor’s degree required. • Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience : 5+ years of experience gained directly within a pharmaceutical manufacturing organization, including work in market access, trade, channel, national accounts, or a related healthcare access function. Experience gained solely through wholesalers, distributors, consultancies, agencies, or other third-party service providers will not meet this requirement. • Account management : Experience managing complex external accounts and multiple stakeholders. • Business acumen : Ability to assess business performance, market dynamics, and account impact. • Communication : Experience presenting recommendations and business insights to internal and external stakeholders. • Cross-functional collaboration : Ability to work effectively across matrixed teams and functions. • Analytical capability : Experience using data, reporting, or scorecards to guide decisions. • Strategic thinking : Ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable plans. • Execution and judgment : Ability to manage competing priorities and operate with sound judgment. • Travel : Ability to travel overnight up to 25% as needed. Preferred Requirements: • Negotiation experience : Experience supporting or leading contract or account negotiations. • Account knowledge : Relationships with relevant accounts or prior experience working within distributor, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, or related channel environments. • Channel expertise : Understanding of national account segments, including distribution, retail pharmacy, and specialty pharmacy. • Leadership experience : Sales leadership or other commercial leadership experience. Bring your strategic edge to a role where your decisions secure access for millions and drive sustainable growth—step forward today to lead national account partners