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Associate Director of Field Medical Affairs roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from pharmaceutical and biotech employers. Most require an advanced degree in a life sciences field, and the scientific leadership responsibilities firmly meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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08-03-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Manager will work within the Federal Affairs team to represent American Electric Power Corporation (“AEP”) and its operating companies both internally and externally. Internally, the Manager will assist in coordination with internal subject matter experts and proactively develop policies beneficial to the company on matters relating to energy, grid reliability, environment, climate, electric transmission, and other issues. The Manager will work as a part of the Federal Affairs team to liaise internally with relevant teams to ensure the company conveys a consistent message to federal officials.
In addition to internal-facing responsibilities, the Manager will advocate externally working with the executive branch agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, to further the goals, objectives and needs of the American Electric Power Corporation and its operating companies. The Manager will also liaise with relevant trade groups and convey the company’s priorities on relevant issues.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Help develop, organize and implement corporate policy and strategy for overall effective federal representation by working internally to develop policy positions on priority issue areas.
- Be responsive to the requests from the AEP Congressional and executive branch leads by working internally with relevant policy teams to develop positions on priority issue areas.
- Represent the company in a professional manner before executive branch agencies and trade associations (e.g., Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute, Business Roundtable, American Clean Power Association), ad hoc legislative, regulatory focused groups and public policy organizations.
- Be responsive to internal AEP requests and maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Prepare reports on legislative and regulatory activity in Washington, D.C., while gathering and helping to interpret all legislative and government information that might impact corporate business.
- Develop and maintain a broad base of knowledge regarding policies that are impactful to the company.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, or other related disciplines.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Strong preference for direct federal legislature, federal government, or comparable state/federal experience.
Other Must Haves:
- Physical demand level is Sedentary.
- In-person (five days a week in the office) work environment.
Where You'll Work:
- On-Site in the AEP's Federal Affairs office in Washington, DC.
What You'll Get:
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- 401K match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
08-03-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Manager will work within the Federal Affairs team to represent American Electric Power Corporation (“AEP”) and its operating companies both internally and externally. Internally, the Manager will assist in coordination with internal subject matter experts and proactively develop policies beneficial to the company on matters relating to energy, grid reliability, environment, climate, electric transmission, and other issues. The Manager will work as a part of the Federal Affairs team to liaise internally with relevant teams to ensure the company conveys a consistent message to federal officials.
In addition to internal-facing responsibilities, the Manager will advocate externally working with the executive branch agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, to further the goals, objectives and needs of the American Electric Power Corporation and its operating companies. The Manager will also liaise with relevant trade groups and convey the company’s priorities on relevant issues.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Help develop, organize and implement corporate policy and strategy for overall effective federal representation by working internally to develop policy positions on priority issue areas.
- Be responsive to the requests from the AEP Congressional and executive branch leads by working internally with relevant policy teams to develop positions on priority issue areas.
- Represent the company in a professional manner before executive branch agencies and trade associations (e.g., Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute, Business Roundtable, American Clean Power Association), ad hoc legislative, regulatory focused groups and public policy organizations.
- Be responsive to internal AEP requests and maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Prepare reports on legislative and regulatory activity in Washington, D.C., while gathering and helping to interpret all legislative and government information that might impact corporate business.
- Develop and maintain a broad base of knowledge regarding policies that are impactful to the company.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, or other related disciplines.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Strong preference for direct federal legislature, federal government, or comparable state/federal experience.
Other Must Haves:
- Physical demand level is Sedentary.
- In-person (five days a week in the office) work environment.
Where You'll Work:
- On-Site in the AEP's Federal Affairs office in Washington, DC.
What You'll Get:
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- 401K match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
LI-ONSITE
AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Target large pharma and biotech companies first
Companies like Pfizer, Genentech, and AstraZeneca have established immigration infrastructure and regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Field Medical Affairs roles. Smaller biotech firms sponsor too, but the process is faster and more reliable at larger organizations.
Lead with your advanced degree credentials
Most Associate Director Field Medical Affairs positions require an MD, PharmD, or PhD. Highlighting your terminal degree early in conversations frames you as a straightforward H-1B specialty occupation case and reduces employer hesitation about sponsorship complexity.
Clarify the LCA process for your employer
Many employers outside major pharma are unfamiliar with Labor Condition Applications. Explaining that the employer files the LCA with DOL before your visa application, and that it simply certifies prevailing wage compliance, removes a common barrier to sponsorship conversations.
Emphasize the scientific nature of the role
USCIS scrutinizes roles that blend clinical, commercial, and scientific functions. Framing your KOL engagement, clinical trial support, and medical education work as scientifically specialized strengthens the specialty occupation argument if a petition ever faces a Request for Evidence.
Ask about cap-exempt employer pathways
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you hold an MSL or medical affairs background, these organizations can file outside the annual lottery window and offer faster, more predictable timelines for visa approval.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Browse Associate Director Field Medical Affairs listings on Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified sponsorship history. Filtering by visa type saves significant time compared to researching employer immigration track records individually before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Associate Director Field Medical Affairs a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. The role requires at least a bachelor's degree, and nearly all postings require an MD, PharmD, or PhD in a specific life sciences field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and Field Medical Affairs roles consistently satisfy that standard. Employers rarely face successful challenges on this point when the petitioner holds a terminal degree.
Which visa types are most common for this role?
H-1B visa is the most common path. Candidates with an MD or PharmD who have secured national or international recognition may qualify for O-1A, which has no annual lottery and can be filed at any time. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role maps to an approved USMCA profession, though medical affairs positions require careful classification. Australian citizens should evaluate the E-3 visa as a faster alternative to the H-1B lottery.
What degree does an employer typically require to sponsor this role?
The large majority of Associate Director Field Medical Affairs postings require an advanced clinical or scientific degree. MD and PharmD are most commonly listed, followed by PhD in pharmacology, immunology, oncology, or a related field. Some employers accept a master's degree combined with substantial medical affairs or clinical experience, but this is less common at the Associate Director level and may require additional documentation to support the specialty occupation petition.
How likely is it that an employer will sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Sponsorship rates are relatively high in pharmaceutical and biotech compared to other industries. Large companies in this sector file H-1B petitions routinely, have dedicated immigration legal teams, and understand the process well. The main variable is whether a company has an open headcount approved for sponsorship at the time of your application. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with active sponsorship availability rather than applying broadly and discovering eligibility late in the process.
Can I transfer an existing H-1B to a new Field Medical Affairs employer?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you are maintaining valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition with a new Labor Condition Application. Because Associate Director Field Medical Affairs roles are strongly specialty occupation-compliant, transfer petitions for this title are generally straightforward and receive fewer Requests for Evidence than more ambiguous job titles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Director Field Medical Affairs jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.