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Director, Policy
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)
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.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles23 certified filings for “Director, Forecasting-CV” (Data Scientists) in NJ: $170k–$170k, median $170k. Most were filed at wage level IV (83%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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.
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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
Job Description Summary Organize Novartis Japan’s policy issues, including geo-policy and trade policy and promote Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities in Japan. Develop policy narrative for Novartis Japan by aligning with CLT and relevant functions (Country president, Head of PA, V&A and Development etc.) about the policy issues that should be prioritize in the activities of trade associations, such as PhRMA, EFPIA and JPMA. Also, collaborate with Comms & Patient Advocacy to communicate and engage with external stakeholders. Job Description Job Responsibilities : • Lead geopolitical and trade policy analysis and development of policy narrative to leverage business while collaborating with Global Public Affairs • Gather and analyze geopolitical information to maximize Novartis business opportunities in Japan • Identify prioritized policy issues to be addressed by Novartis Japan in collaboration with relevant functions (V&A, Development, Com & PtA and Regulatory Affairs etc.), develop and execute PPE strategies and action plans while aligning with CLT • Oversee Novartis' trade association activities among functions and develop company strategies, policy narrative and action plans • Develop Novartis policy narrative with V&A, Policy Comms and other relevant functions. • Develop stakeholder mapping for policy activities and lead maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders • Based on the priority of Japan Public Affairs, conduct PPE activities appropriately in compliance with local regulations and Novartis internal rules Ideal Background: Education: • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably (Ph.D) in Business management, Public Policy, Medical Sciences, Biology or science. Skills and Experience: • Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business) • Develop materials to complex issues to government and NVS executives (Word, PPT, and ECXCEL) • Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships • Strong understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities • Strong strategic mindset and experience processing new insights, external data, and complex information to not only maximize existing programs, but support the creation of alternative strategic approaches and systems • Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, leading cross-functional stakeholders across a matrixed organization, and removing barriers to successfully lead and deliver on complex projects • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders • Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement • Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required • (Must) At least 5 years experience in Public Affairs and Government Affairs in healthcare industry • (Must)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders • (Preferable) Consulting & Government Official background Skills Desired Affiliate Marketing, Communication Medium (Inactive), Influencing Skills, Interviewing Skills (Inactive), Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Access, Photography, Policy Development, Political Analysis, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Senior Management (Inactive), Social Media