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Medical Manager
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Rotkreuz (Office-Based)
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 roles7 certified filings for “Director, Resource Optimization Commercial” (Medical and Health Services Managers) in NJ: $183k–$223k, median $223k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (CHF93,800.00 - CHF174,200.00) 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.
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
Salary Range: CHF93,800.00 - CHF174,200.00 Job Description Summary As a Medical Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the Medical Affairs strategy within CRM (Cardio, Renal, Metabolic). You will serve as a trusted scientific partner, providing medical expertise across the product lifecycle, supporting clinical research activities, generating actionable medical insights, and fostering meaningful scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and contribute to improving patient outcomes through scientific excellence, evidence generation, and responsible stakeholder engagement. Job Description Key Responsibilities • Support the development and execution of local Medical Affairs plans in alignment with the overall product and franchise strategy. • Provide high-quality, timely, and compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries from external and internal stakeholders. • Develop and maintain standard response documents for frequently asked medical questions where appropriate. • Provide scientific and medical input into the planning and execution of clinical research activities, including clinical studies and research projects within the assigned therapeutic area. • Support the country strategy for Non-Interventional Studies (NIS) and Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs). • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of evidence generation and medical initiatives. • Coordinate the medical review and approval of scientific and promotional materials in accordance with local regulations and company policies. • Adapt and localize global and regional medical materials to meet country-specific requirements and stakeholder needs. • Generate and communicate medical insights to internal stakeholders, including Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Quality Assurance, Commercial, and Brand teams. • Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other relevant stakeholders. • Identify and assess risks within areas of responsibility and implement appropriate mitigation measures and internal controls. • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, ethics, and industry standards. • Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special situation cases associated with Novartis products within required timelines. • Support the compliant distribution of marketing samples where applicable. Essential Requirements • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent). • Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, or another relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. • Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data. • Experience working with clinical studies, evidence generation activities, or medical projects. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrix organizations. • Strong stakeholder management and scientific engagement skills. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance and patient-centricity. • Fluent in English; local language proficiency may be required depending on the country. Desirable Requirements • Experience within the relevant therapeutic area. • Knowledge of local healthcare systems, regulatory environment, and clinical research requirements. • Previous experience supporting Non-Interventional Studies or Investigator Initiated Trials. Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medici