CPT Clinical Research Director Jobs
Clinical Research Director jobs on CPT place you in the leadership layer of drug development, regulatory strategy, and trial oversight, roles your DSO must confirm are directly tied to your degree program. CPT authorization is required before your start date, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) preserves your full 12-month OPT eligibility.
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Posting Number PG191678PD
Position Number 00110192
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information
Department ID 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
Department 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Position Information
Posting Number PG191678PD
Position Number 00110192
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information
Department ID 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
Department 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
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Get Access To All JobsClinical Research Director CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Director role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role's responsibilities connect directly to your enrolled degree program. For clinical research degrees, MHA, MPH, or life sciences programs, trial oversight and regulatory strategy work typically maps clearly to curriculum requirements. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description and a written explanation of how each core duty ties to your coursework.
Can I work full-time as a Clinical Research Director on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more permanently eliminates your 12-month standard OPT authorization. Most F-1 students in director-level CPT roles structure the engagement as part-time (under 20 hours weekly) to preserve OPT eligibility, then transition to full-time employment after graduation using OPT and the STEM OPT extension.
What documents does my employer need to authorize my CPT?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that includes your job title, start and end dates, work location, and hours per week. Some DSOs also require a brief statement from a supervisor confirming the role is supervised, credit-bearing, and integral to your program. Your school's I-20 will be updated to reflect the CPT authorization before you start.
How do I find Clinical Research Director jobs where employers understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lists Clinical Research Director openings filtered by employers with visa sponsorship experience, so you're not educating hiring managers about work authorization from scratch. Director-level clinical roles at CROs, academic medical centers, and established pharma sponsors tend to have HR teams already familiar with F-1 documentation requirements and the CPT-to-OPT-to-H-1B visa pipeline.
What happens to my work authorization when CPT ends?
When your CPT authorization period expires, your work authorization ends unless you've transitioned to a new status. Most F-1 students move to OPT after graduation, which allows up to 12 months of post-completion work authorization, extendable to 36 months under STEM OPT if the employer is E-Verify enrolled and your degree qualifies. You can reference O*NET and USCIS to confirm your role's STEM classification before applying for the extension.