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Clinical Research Director roles in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or related field, and most positions at sponsor-active CROs, pharma companies, and academic medical centers qualify as E-3 specialty occupations. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to leading U.S. clinical trials.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Clinical Research Medical Director
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support Clinical Development in Prostate cancer.
- Supporting the development, execution and communication of the global scientific/medical evidence plan
- Supporting cross-functional and global collaborations to integrate broad medical, scientific, and commercial input into the development program
- Supporting the development of key scientific external relationships with opinion leaders
- Participating and providing clinical input into safety and regulatory interactions
- Provide clinical/scientific input during the development and execution of clinical trials
- Interpret clinical trial data
- Participate in safety assessments
- Participate in interactions with regulatory agencies
- Author CSRs, publications and regulatory submissions
- Develop key opinion leaders and make scientific presentation at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings as delegated by Global Development Leader
- Identify new clinical research opportunities
- Support in-licensing and out-licensing activities and partner relationships
- Support product lifecycle management for new indications as directed by Global Development Leader
- Provide clinical content input to:
- Regulatory interactions and documents
- Safety interactions and documents
- Materials to be used in Scientific Affairs
- Materials to be used by the Commercial Organization
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The clinical development professional we seek has these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
2 years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities, particularly in GU Oncology (prostate cancer)
- Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
- In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale
- Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics
- Sound scientific and clinical judgment
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA and EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
- Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
- Demonstrated ability as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment
- History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Clinical Research Medical Director
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support Clinical Development in Prostate cancer.
- Supporting the development, execution and communication of the global scientific/medical evidence plan
- Supporting cross-functional and global collaborations to integrate broad medical, scientific, and commercial input into the development program
- Supporting the development of key scientific external relationships with opinion leaders
- Participating and providing clinical input into safety and regulatory interactions
- Provide clinical/scientific input during the development and execution of clinical trials
- Interpret clinical trial data
- Participate in safety assessments
- Participate in interactions with regulatory agencies
- Author CSRs, publications and regulatory submissions
- Develop key opinion leaders and make scientific presentation at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings as delegated by Global Development Leader
- Identify new clinical research opportunities
- Support in-licensing and out-licensing activities and partner relationships
- Support product lifecycle management for new indications as directed by Global Development Leader
- Provide clinical content input to:
- Regulatory interactions and documents
- Safety interactions and documents
- Materials to be used in Scientific Affairs
- Materials to be used by the Commercial Organization
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The clinical development professional we seek has these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
2 years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities, particularly in GU Oncology (prostate cancer)
- Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
- In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale
- Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics
- Sound scientific and clinical judgment
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA and EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
- Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
- Demonstrated ability as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment
- History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Director
Align your credentials to FDA-regulated trial standards
U.S. employers hiring Clinical Research Directors expect familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 312 and ICH E6 GCP. Before applying, reframe your Australian TGA experience in terms of FDA equivalency so hiring managers and DOL reviewers see a direct specialty occupation fit.
Target CROs and pharma companies with LCA history
Contract research organizations and mid-to-large pharmaceutical companies file LCAs regularly and have established HR processes for E-3 sponsorship. Searching DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data by job title filters these employers from those with no filing history.
Address E-3 sponsorship early in recruiter conversations
Many U.S. recruiters default to H-1B when they hear 'visa sponsorship.' Clarify upfront that you hold Australian citizenship and that E-3 requires only an LCA and consular appointment, with no lottery and no cap exposure, so the employer's cost and timeline are significantly lower.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter with your offer
Consular officers assess whether a Clinical Research Director role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Ask your employer to draft a letter linking the job duties to your degree discipline before your DS-160 appointment, not after a 221(g) administrative processing delay.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before you can attend your consular interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, prevailing wage compliance, and consulate preparation so nothing stalls your start date with your new employer.
Negotiate your E-3 renewal cycle into your employment contract
E-3 status is granted in two-year increments and requires a new LCA each renewal. Before you sign your offer, confirm the employer will sponsor renewals and that your role title and duties won't shift enough between cycles to trigger a new specialty occupation assessment at the consulate.
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Find Clinical Research Director JobsClinical Research Director E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Clinical Research Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and industry to find Clinical Research Director positions at employers who already understand E-3 requirements. Because E-3 has no cap or lottery, any employer willing to file an LCA with the DOL can sponsor you, which broadens the field considerably compared to H-1B-only searches.
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 Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, Clinical Research Director positions consistently meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline as a normal entry requirement. The role involves applying specialized knowledge across protocol design, regulatory submissions, and trial management, which satisfies the DOL's definition. Roles that blend clinical and general management functions may require a stronger degree-nexus justification letter from the employer.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Clinical Research Directors?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has two major structural advantages over the H-1B for this role: there is no annual cap and no lottery, so your start date depends on consulate scheduling rather than a random draw. H-1B registration opens once a year in March, and selection is not guaranteed. E-3 applications can be filed year-round and are processed at the consulate, typically within a few weeks of your interview.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers mid-trial or take a new role?
E-3 status is employer-specific, so a change in employer requires a new LCA filed by the incoming employer and a new consular stamp before you begin working for them. You cannot port E-3 status the way some other visa categories allow. If you're transitioning between CROs or moving from a sponsor company to an academic medical center, build in enough lead time for the new LCA to be DOL-certified, which the DOL targets within seven business days under standard processing.
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