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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Psychiatry - Research-412250
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 12/15/2025
Application Deadline: 04/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Clinical Research Programs Manager
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20074051
Vacancy ID: NF0009449
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $118,000
Proposed Start Date: 01/19/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The Institute for Trauma Recovery invites applications for a Clinical Research Manager to help advance this mission.
The Clinical Research Manager will work under the direction of the Institute Director, Institute Managing Director, and Clinical Research Program Manager, and will play a central role in the day-to-day management and oversight of clinical research studies. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of complex trials, regulatory compliance, and the professional development of junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of clinical trials, including project start-up, conduct, and close-out.
- Develop study procedures; train and supervise junior coordinators, research assistants, and students.
- Coordinate team communications, meetings, and documentation.
- Lead regulatory activities such as IRB submissions, modifications, and renewals.
- Monitor study compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
- Support budgetary activities and administrative processes related to assigned studies.
- Assist with grant submissions and other research development activities.
Additional Expectations
The Clinical Research Manager will provide supervision of study staff, ensure adherence to regulations, and contribute input on new research, administrative initiatives, and strategies. The position requires the ability to work independently while supporting the success of multiple concurrent projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize complex research activities at a high level.
- Substantial experience running and coordinating large, multi-site research studies, preferably clinical trials.
- Supervisory experience, including oversight of research staff and/or students.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to guide and motivate teams.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data quality.
- Ability to manage workflows and data flow between project team members and external collaborators.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills essential to success in this role.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience working specifically with clinical trials research in an academic environment preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department: Psychiatry - Research-412250
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 12/15/2025
Application Deadline: 04/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Clinical Research Programs Manager
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20074051
Vacancy ID: NF0009449
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $118,000
Proposed Start Date: 01/19/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The Institute for Trauma Recovery invites applications for a Clinical Research Manager to help advance this mission.
The Clinical Research Manager will work under the direction of the Institute Director, Institute Managing Director, and Clinical Research Program Manager, and will play a central role in the day-to-day management and oversight of clinical research studies. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of complex trials, regulatory compliance, and the professional development of junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of clinical trials, including project start-up, conduct, and close-out.
- Develop study procedures; train and supervise junior coordinators, research assistants, and students.
- Coordinate team communications, meetings, and documentation.
- Lead regulatory activities such as IRB submissions, modifications, and renewals.
- Monitor study compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
- Support budgetary activities and administrative processes related to assigned studies.
- Assist with grant submissions and other research development activities.
Additional Expectations
The Clinical Research Manager will provide supervision of study staff, ensure adherence to regulations, and contribute input on new research, administrative initiatives, and strategies. The position requires the ability to work independently while supporting the success of multiple concurrent projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize complex research activities at a high level.
- Substantial experience running and coordinating large, multi-site research studies, preferably clinical trials.
- Supervisory experience, including oversight of research staff and/or students.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to guide and motivate teams.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data quality.
- Ability to manage workflows and data flow between project team members and external collaborators.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills essential to success in this role.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience working specifically with clinical trials research in an academic environment preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Your Australian degree must match the specific research field of the role, not just science broadly. A bachelor's in biomedical science supports a clinical trials coordinator position; a public health degree alone may not satisfy a regulatory affairs specialist posting.
Prioritize CROs and academic medical centers
Contract research organizations and academic medical centers sponsor E-3 visas more consistently than small biotech startups, which often lack in-house HR processes for international filings. Research-heavy hospital networks and Phase II-IV trial sites are your most reliable targets.
Get your GCP certification and IRB training documented
U.S. clinical research employers expect Good Clinical Practice certification and IRB protocol experience. Having these credentials documented before your first interview shortens employer hesitation and reinforces that the role genuinely requires your specialized training.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service once you have an offer
After accepting an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and sequencing these steps correctly is where delays most often occur.
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How do I find Clinical Research jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for Clinical Research roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. The platform surfaces employers who have filed LCAs for clinical research positions, which is the clearest signal that an employer understands the process and is willing to sponsor. General job boards don't distinguish between employers who actively sponsor and those who list it as a theoretical possibility.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Clinical Research role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as life sciences, pharmacology, public health, or nursing. Roles like Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Data Manager, and Regulatory Affairs Specialist typically qualify. Generalist coordinator roles with no defined degree requirement can be harder to support, and your employer may need to demonstrate the position's degree requirement clearly in the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Clinical Research professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian clinical research professionals can apply year-round without competing in a randomized selection process. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and selected by lottery, meaning many qualified applicants are not chosen. For Australians, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path into U.S. clinical research roles.
Can I switch clinical research employers while on an E-3?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally. Unlike H-1B portability, there is no formal E-3 portability rule that lets you start working for the new employer upon filing. Confirm the new LCA is certified and your visa documentation is current before transitioning.
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