E-3 Visa Clinical Trial Associate Jobs
Clinical Trial Associate roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, health sciences, or related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a sponsor and a qualifying offer.
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INTRODUCTION
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
POSITION
As a Clinical Trial Management Associate (CTMA), you will serve as a critical inhouse clinical operations partner in the execution, and oversight of Phase I–III global oncology clinical trials. Positioned between the Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) and Clinical Trial Manager (CTM), the CTMA brings increased ownership, autonomy, and judgment to the execution of clinical studies. You will independently manage assigned study responsibilities and help ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and timely trial data in support of our mission to bring transformative therapies to patients. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite (or more, as business needs require) in either our Jersey City (NJ), or Millbrae (CA) offices.
ABOUT YOU
You bring a strong operational mindset, an ability to work independently, and a flexible and collaborative spirit. You are looking to grow beyond a CTA role and take on more direct responsibility for study deliverables, bringing with you valuable clinical research experience and a strong passion to contribute meaningfully to drug development through consistent operational excellence.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Proactively support Clinical Study Management team members in the day-to-day execution of global clinical trials, with increasing independence and accountability for specific study components. Collaborate closely with assigned global (gCSM)/regional Clinical Study Management (rCSM) teams, ensuring operational excellence throughout study execution.
- Manage and coordinate critical study activities with minimal oversight such as site communications, and maintenance of study timelines, risk logs, and action trackers.
- Lead the coordination and execution of site start-up assigned activities across multiple countries, working closely with regulatory, study start-up, and site engagement and monitoring excellence inhouse teams.
- Independently maintain and oversee trial master file (TMF) quality and completeness, in collaboration with TMF Operations, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
- Draft, review, and manage study documents such as monitoring plans, training materials, and site communications under the guidance of the CTM.
- Track and reconcile investigational product (IP) and clinical supply/lab shipments, proactively flagging discrepancies and collaborating with supply chain to resolve issues.
- Support site level budget tracking invoice reconciliation, and vendor communications in partnership with Clinical Operations and Finance.
- Coordinate and contribute to key study meetings (e.g., team meetings, vendor meetings, investigator meetings), including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and action item follow-up.
- Monitor enrollment and site performance metrics, contributing to analysis and mitigation strategies to meet enrollment goals and drive operational excellence.
- Partner with data manager lead to ensure timely site follow up (assigned sites) for query reconciliation to meet the study milestones (e.g., interim analyses goals, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA) across all operational activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant clinical trial experience or a Master’s degree with 1–2 years of experience.
- Working experience in LATAM/EMEA is a must-have.
- Additional language proficiency in: Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities with minimal oversight.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, FDA).
- Experience using clinical systems such as CTMS, EDC, and eTMF; Veeva Vault experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact confidently with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Previous oncology trial experience preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION
- The expected salary range for this role is $122,000 to $133,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.
At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
- 401k plan with company matching
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
- Enhanced parental leave benefit
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Associate
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
CTA roles in the U.S. typically require ICH-GCP certification and familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks. Map your TGA or sponsor experience to FDA equivalents before interviews so hiring managers can immediately see the overlap.
Target sponsors with active FDA IND portfolios
Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers running active Investigational New Drug trials are your strongest E-3 visa targets. Their regulatory affairs teams already understand visa sponsorship and expect to file LCAs for clinical staff.
Get your LCA filed before accepting a start date
Your employer must have a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can schedule your consulate appointment. Build at least two to three weeks for DOL processing into your negotiated start date so neither side faces a gap.
Clarify the specialty occupation standard with your hiring manager
Some CTA postings list a degree as preferred rather than required. That wording can disqualify the role under USCIS specialty occupation rules. Confirm the job description explicitly states a bachelor's degree is required before the offer is finalized.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a written offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate prep end-to-end. This removes the administrative burden from smaller sponsors who haven't filed E-3s before.
Prepare a protocol-specific work history summary for your consulate interview
Consular officers assess whether your qualifications match the offered CTA role. A one-page summary linking your degree and trial experience to the specific therapeutic area and protocol type in the job description strengthens your nonimmigrant intent case.
E-3 Visa Clinical Trial Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Clinical Trial Associate jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you can search Clinical Trial Associate roles without sorting through employers who only hire U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Focusing on CROs, large pharmaceutical companies, and academic medical centers with active clinical trial programs gives you the strongest pool of willing E-3 sponsors.
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 Trial Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as life sciences, nursing, or health sciences. Generic postings that accept any degree or list education as preferred rather than required can fail the USCIS specialty occupation test, so the offer letter and job description must reflect a degree requirement tied to the role.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Clinical Trial Associate roles?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and can be applied for at any time of year, unlike the H-1B visa which requires registration in April and selection by random draw. For Australian CTA professionals, this means a confirmed job offer translates directly into a visa application rather than a lottery gamble. Renewals are also indefinite as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I move between clinical trial sponsors in the U.S.?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa application or change of status filing. Unlike H-1B portability rules, the E-3 does not allow you to start work with a new sponsor while a petition is pending. You need the new LCA certified and, if applying abroad, a new visa stamp before starting your next role.