CPT Clinical Research Manager Jobs
Clinical Research Manager CPT jobs place F-1 students in roles overseeing trial protocols, IRB submissions, and site coordination, work that maps directly onto graduate programs in clinical research, public health, or biomedical sciences. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must be listed in your program's curriculum as required or elective practicum credit.
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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 Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Manager role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your degree program's curriculum, typically a graduate program in clinical research, public health, or a biomedical field. Your DSO will require documentation showing the role is an integral part of your coursework, such as a practicum requirement or an elective credit tied to the job duties. Generic management experience alone won't satisfy that standard.
Can I do CPT at a contract research organization instead of a pharma company?
Yes. Contract research organizations are among the most active CPT employers for this role because their project-based work aligns naturally with academic timelines. Confirm the CRO is E-Verify enrolled if you plan to pursue a STEM OPT extension afterward, since that requirement applies at the employer level and must be met before your extension is approved by USCIS.
How do I find Clinical Research Manager CPT jobs that are open to F-1 students?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters employer listings by verified work authorization history so you can identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical research roles. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization limitations after an interview. Prioritize employers with recent LCA filings in your target metro, since filing history signals active sponsorship infrastructure.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my job title mid-internship?
Your CPT is authorized for the specific employer and position listed on your I-20. A title change that alters your job duties may require updated DSO authorization, particularly if the new title carries different responsibilities than what your curriculum justification described. Notify your DSO promptly and get a revised I-20 before the change takes effect to avoid an unauthorized employment violation.
Does completing CPT as a Clinical Research Manager affect my H-1B cap eligibility later?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa cap eligibility. What matters is the full-time CPT duration: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT, which is the work authorization most F-1 students use as a bridge to H-1B sponsorship. If your CPT role runs full-time for close to a year, track hours carefully and discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before the 12-month threshold is reached.