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Strategic Assistant
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Maroussi
Sponsorship verdict
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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.
- 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: Job Description Summary The Strategic Assistant acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Country President and Leadership Team, supporting the successful execution of organizational priorities and business objectives. The role drives strategic planning, governance, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective coordination, alignment, and delivery of key business outcomes. Through strong project management, analytical capabilities, and stakeholder engagement, the Strategic Assistant enables efficient decision-making, monitors progress against strategic goals and helps translate strategy into execution across the organization. Job Description Major accountabilities: Strategic Planning & Business Execution • Support the Country President and Leadership Team in defining, coordinating, and executing strategic priorities. • Lead key strategic planning processes, including business planning, tactical plans, strategic workforce planning, launch readiness reviews, business reviews, and country strategic roadmaps. • Identify organizational priorities and support leadership in ensuring accountability for key commitments and deliverables. • Partner with leadership teams to drive the execution and monitoring of strategic initiatives and business objectives. • Prepare executive presentations, reports, briefing materials, dashboards, and strategic updates for leadership discussions and business reviews. Project Management & PMO Leadership • Lead, direct, and coordinate strategic projects across the organization from initiation to completion. • Establish project governance, timelines, milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation plans. • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery. • Organize and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear objectives, decision-making, and timely follow-up of action items. • Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting structures to support effective project execution and compliance requirements. • Drive a Project Management Office (PMO) mindset, ensuring prioritization, transparency, and cross-functional alignment. Stakeholder Management & Organizational Effectiveness • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and speak-up culture across the organization. • Align stakeholders around strategic priorities, organizational objectives, and business outcomes. • Support key organizational initiatives aimed at strengthening effectiveness, productivity, and growth. Leadership Team Support • Coordinate the Leadership Team agenda, annual roadmap, governance processes, and strategic discussions. • Facilitate leadership meetings, workshops, and business reviews. • Ensure effective follow-up and execution of key decisions, actions, and commitments. Key Performance Indicators • Successful delivery of strategic priorities and business objectives. • Quality and timely execution of strategic projects and initiatives. • Stakeholder management and effective leadership support. • Achievement of agreed project milestones and success measures. • Effectiveness of strategic planning processes and business reviews. • Contribution to organizational effectiveness, launch excellence, and business growth. Ideal Background Education • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Life Sciences, Marketing, or a related field. Experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in an international organization, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. • Experience in strategic planning, project management, business development, commercial excellence, or consulting. • Expe