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Strategy Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making this one of the more accessible paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals moving into senior U.S. strategy positions. You'll need a degree in business, economics, or a related field plus documentation proving the consulting and advisory nature of your work.
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Level 6
Job Description Summary
Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model.
If based in Europe please apply to REQ-10074747
LI-#hybrid
The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology who will support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy; provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams; guide TA-specific internal pipeline development and external licensing/acquisitions opportunities; and support integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International units.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Brings external benchmarking, analysis and insights, and judgement to support the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy that achieves sustainable growth in short, mid and long-term.
- Brings both understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas (TA) and Disease area of Oncology & Hematology to derive insightful and differentiating competitive advantages over our peers.
- Provides key commercial insights to the R&D project teams, particularly for early phase programs. To do this effectively, in-market experience in the US is critical.
- Analyses reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts.
- Supports development and delivery of TA-specific strategic external insights to support identification of growth opportunities, emerging competitive challenges and support creation of a third-party view around key strategic levers, and commissions targeted primary research.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) and/or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly preferred.
- In-depth TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly) in Oncology and Hematology.
- Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic DAs within a TA and multiple programs internal and external.
- Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal research programs).
- At least 5-7 years of Industry pharma and/or medical devices Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning, analyzing primary research.
- Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective).
- Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience; local US experience includes working within the US market with the local US customers, US health care systems/systems.
Novartis Compensation Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 USD per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$185,500.00 - $344,500.00
Skills Desired
Band
Level 6
Job Description Summary
Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model.
If based in Europe please apply to REQ-10074747
LI-#hybrid
The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology who will support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy; provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams; guide TA-specific internal pipeline development and external licensing/acquisitions opportunities; and support integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International units.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Brings external benchmarking, analysis and insights, and judgement to support the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy that achieves sustainable growth in short, mid and long-term.
- Brings both understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas (TA) and Disease area of Oncology & Hematology to derive insightful and differentiating competitive advantages over our peers.
- Provides key commercial insights to the R&D project teams, particularly for early phase programs. To do this effectively, in-market experience in the US is critical.
- Analyses reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts.
- Supports development and delivery of TA-specific strategic external insights to support identification of growth opportunities, emerging competitive challenges and support creation of a third-party view around key strategic levers, and commissions targeted primary research.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) and/or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly preferred.
- In-depth TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly) in Oncology and Hematology.
- Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic DAs within a TA and multiple programs internal and external.
- Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal research programs).
- At least 5-7 years of Industry pharma and/or medical devices Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning, analyzing primary research.
- Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective).
- Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience; local US experience includes working within the US market with the local US customers, US health care systems/systems.
Novartis Compensation Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 USD per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$185,500.00 - $344,500.00
Skills Desired
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Strategy Director
Frame your credentials around consulting outputs
TN Management Consultant classification hinges on advisory work, not operational management. Prepare a portfolio of strategy deliverables, such as market analyses, restructuring recommendations, or growth roadmaps, that document you advise organizations rather than simply run them.
Target companies with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Strategy Director roles at firms with in-house legal or HR immigration teams move faster through TN sponsorship. Look for employers who list relocation assistance or work authorization support in job postings, which signals familiarity with USMCA-based filings.
Clarify the consulting distinction before accepting an offer
Many Strategy Director roles blend implementation and advisory duties. Before signing, confirm with your prospective employer that your offer letter and job description emphasize strategic analysis and recommendations, since USCIS adjudicators scrutinize operational-sounding titles under TN.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Strategy Director openings at companies with recent visa filings. This narrows your target list to employers already experienced with work visa sponsorship, reducing the time you spend educating recruiters on the TN application process.
Prepare a support letter that maps duties to the USMCA definition
Your employer's support letter is the most scrutinized document in a TN filing for management consulting roles. Ask your employer to enumerate each duty and tie it explicitly to client-facing advisory work, avoiding language like 'oversees operations' or 'manages department budgets.'
Understand Mexican nationals face a 5,500 annual TN cap
Canadian applicants enter TN status at the port of entry with no quota, but Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual allocation and must apply through a U.S. consulate. File early in the fiscal year and have your I-129 petition and documentation complete before your consulate appointment.
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Find Strategy Director JobsStrategy Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Director role qualify for TN visa status?
Strategy Director positions can qualify under the TN Management Consultant category if the role centers on providing strategic analysis and recommendations to an organization rather than directly managing its operations. The job description and employer support letter must clearly establish an advisory function. Titles that mix strategy with operational oversight sometimes require additional documentation to satisfy USCIS adjudicators at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Strategy Director roles?
TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Strategy Directors than H-1B. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and TN status can be granted at the port of entry the same day for Canadians. H-1B requires an April lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a six-month wait before employment begins. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is the more direct path.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead specifying your job title, a description of duties framed around advisory and consulting activities, the expected duration of employment, and confirmation of your professional qualifications. Canadian applicants present this letter at the port of entry alongside your degree credential. Mexican nationals also require an approved I-129 petition filed by the employer before the consulate appointment.
Where can I find Strategy Director jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. Searching there surfaces Strategy Director openings at employers who already understand USMCA-based filings, which saves you the friction of explaining TN eligibility to recruiters unfamiliar with the process. Targeting employers with established immigration support significantly reduces time-to-offer.
Can I switch from TN to a green card while working as a Strategy Director?
TN status is classified as nonimmigrant and technically requires nonimmigrant intent, but pursuing a green card while on TN is not automatically disqualifying. Many Strategy Directors transition through an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-1C petition. The process typically runs through PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 immigrant petition, and you can maintain TN status and renew it while your green card case is pending, as long as your employer continues sponsoring your TN.
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