TN Visa Director Head Of Jobs

Director and Head of roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position meets the specialty occupation standard for management analysts or other qualifying TN categories. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your employer must confirm the role fits an approved TN occupation list.

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Overview

Open Jobs23+
Top Visa TypeTN
Work Type70% On-site
Median Salary$268K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsJazz Pharmaceuticals

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Hydrogen Group
Director/Sr Director/Head of Medical Writing
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Hydrogen Group
Added 5d ago
Director/Sr Director/Head of Medical Writing
Hydrogen Group
New York, New York
Clinical Support
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Zoetis
Sr. Director, Head of Strategic FP&A
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Sr. Director, Head of Strategic FP&A
Zoetis
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Strategy
Project Management
Business Development
$220,000/yr - $335,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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AstraZeneca
Executive Director, Head of US Bioscience, Small Molecules, Oncology Targeted Discovery
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Executive Director, Head of US Bioscience, Small Molecules, Oncology Targeted Discovery
AstraZeneca
Waltham, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
$281,872/yr - $422,809/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Executive Director, Head of Strategic Market Insights
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Added 2w ago
Executive Director, Head of Strategic Market Insights
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Carlsbad, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Strategy
Project Management
$230,000/yr - $265,000/yr
Hybrid
15+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
201-500

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Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
Managing Director, Head of Software Development
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Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
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Managing Director, Head of Software Development
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
$250,000/yr - $300,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Director Head Of

Match your title to TN-approved categories

Director and Head of roles don't appear verbatim on the TN occupation list. You'll need to map your actual duties to a qualifying category, such as Management Consultant, to meet CBP's specialty occupation standard at the port of entry.

Assemble a duties-forward support letter

Your employer's TN support letter should describe your day-to-day responsibilities in functional terms, not just your title. CBP officers assess the role's substance, and a vague letter citing only seniority is a common reason for secondary inspection delays.

Target employers with existing cross-border operations

Companies that already employ Canadian or Mexican professionals in leadership roles are far more likely to understand TN sponsorship mechanics. Filtering your search to firms with established USMCA-experience shortens the education cycle during offer negotiations.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers

Searching broadly for executive roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN filing. Migrate Mate filters for companies actively sponsoring TN visa holders, so your outreach goes to employers who've already cleared the learning curve for this category.

Negotiate TN filing before signing your offer letter

Confirm in writing that your employer will prepare the TN support letter and cover any associated filing costs before you accept. Some companies initially classify Director hires as H-1B petitions, which triggers the lottery and delays your start date by months.

Prepare for CBP scrutiny on managerial versus specialty status

CBP officers at land border ports sometimes question whether a Director role requires specialized knowledge or simply managerial authority. Bring credentials, org charts, and a concise explanation of the analytical or technical expertise the role demands to preempt that challenge.

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Director Head Of TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director or Head of role actually qualify for a TN visa?

It depends on how the role is structured and described. TN visas require the position to fit a specific occupation on the USMCA-approved list. A Director of Finance could qualify under Accountant, and a Head of Operations might qualify under Management Consultant, but the duties must genuinely match the category. A title alone is not enough; CBP evaluates the functional responsibilities.

How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Director-level roles?

The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires a lottery entry in March, a months-long petition process, and a start date no earlier than October 1. For Director roles where a company needs to fill the seat quickly, TN is structurally faster when the occupation category fits.

Can I search for Director jobs that already sponsor TN visas?

Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Director and Head of roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending outreach energy on companies that haven't navigated work visa sponsorship before. Filtering by employer experience with visa sponsorship is especially useful at the executive level, where hiring timelines are tight and employer unfamiliarity with the TN process can stall an offer.

What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?

Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, describes your specific duties, confirms the TN occupation category being used, and explains why a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is required for the role. For Canadian citizens applying at the border, this letter plus your credentials and the CBP filing fee are typically sufficient.

What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the port of entry?

A denial at the border doesn't bar you from reapplying, but you'll need to address the officer's specific objection before your next attempt. Common reasons include an insufficient employer letter, a mismatch between your credentials and the TN category claimed, or a role that CBP views as primarily managerial rather than specialty. Canadian citizens can also shift to consular processing in Canada if port-of-entry attempts are unsuccessful.

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