Green Card Clinical Data Management Jobs
Clinical Data Management roles at biotech, pharma, and CRO employers qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file with DOL to verify no qualified U.S. workers are available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Processing runs 18 to 36 months for most countries, making early sponsorship conversations essential.
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Get Access To All JobsImagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you will make an impact:
- Creating complex metrics to identify trends in data and remediation, utilizing tools (e.g., systems, reports) to assess need for training and providing recommendations to improve data status during study conduct.
- Defining and specifying clinically complex data collection requirements (e.g., eCRFs, CRFs, edit checks and collection of external data) for assigned studies; including defining, performing, and coordinating user acceptance testing (e.g. test scripts and checklists) to ensure appropriate data are collected.
- Leading project management activities for multiple (multi-site and multi-cohort) projects to bring clinical studies on-line, including conducting project team meetings, establishing and maintaining project timelines, and communications to stakeholders.
- Developing and maintaining Data Management deliverables including data management plans (DMPs), training materials and user aids in compliance with regulations.
- Evaluating data errors and collection issues; providing guidance and recommendations to clinical team for resolution.
- Performing Site/User Administration to allow access to the database, ensuring all users are qualified to access data base; providing guidance on more complex access rights for users.
- Leading development and review of SOPs, work instructions, and associated documents for CDM, including recommending revisions and updates to SOPs, participating in the development of user training.
What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5 years of previous related experience in clinical research including clinical data management and/or clinical data entry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria. Experience with EDC (Electronic Data Capture) systems
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience with AI Tools (Copilot & Claude)
- Experience with study start-up, conduct, and close-out
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Full knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Full knowledge of processes and procedures in clinical data management
- Full knowledge of protocols, DMPs, and SAPs
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strict attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you will make an impact:
- Creating complex metrics to identify trends in data and remediation, utilizing tools (e.g., systems, reports) to assess need for training and providing recommendations to improve data status during study conduct.
- Defining and specifying clinically complex data collection requirements (e.g., eCRFs, CRFs, edit checks and collection of external data) for assigned studies; including defining, performing, and coordinating user acceptance testing (e.g. test scripts and checklists) to ensure appropriate data are collected.
- Leading project management activities for multiple (multi-site and multi-cohort) projects to bring clinical studies on-line, including conducting project team meetings, establishing and maintaining project timelines, and communications to stakeholders.
- Developing and maintaining Data Management deliverables including data management plans (DMPs), training materials and user aids in compliance with regulations.
- Evaluating data errors and collection issues; providing guidance and recommendations to clinical team for resolution.
- Performing Site/User Administration to allow access to the database, ensuring all users are qualified to access data base; providing guidance on more complex access rights for users.
- Leading development and review of SOPs, work instructions, and associated documents for CDM, including recommending revisions and updates to SOPs, participating in the development of user training.
What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5 years of previous related experience in clinical research including clinical data management and/or clinical data entry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria. Experience with EDC (Electronic Data Capture) systems
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience with AI Tools (Copilot & Claude)
- Experience with study start-up, conduct, and close-out
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Full knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Full knowledge of processes and procedures in clinical data management
- Full knowledge of protocols, DMPs, and SAPs
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strict attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Data Management
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in a relevant field like biostatistics or clinical informatics. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level CDM professionals. Clarifying your tier before applying shapes which employers to target and what documentation your PERM file needs.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Pharma sponsors, large CROs, and academic medical centers file PERM most frequently for CDM roles. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 15-2041 or job title to identify employers who have sponsored data management positions in the past two years.
Surface sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship history and CDM-specific job titles on Migrate Mate to avoid roles that will never lead to a PERM filing. This saves months of applications to employers who lack the infrastructure or intent to sponsor permanent residency.
Raise sponsorship timing in second-round interviews
Most CDM employers won't volunteer PERM timelines unprompted. After a technical screen, ask directly whether the role is eligible for employment-based green card sponsorship and what the company's typical PERM filing lag is after hiring.
Protect your PERM file with accurate job duties
DOL audits CDM PERM applications when job descriptions are overly generic or list duties that don't match the offered role. Work with your employer to ensure the PWD request and recruitment documentation reflect your actual day-to-day responsibilities, not a template.
Start the prevailing wage step as early as possible
PERM begins with a prevailing wage determination submitted to DOL, which can take several months. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered salary against Level I through IV wage data for your work location before your employer submits the PWD request.
Green Card Clinical Data Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Data Management roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers CDM professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, health informatics, or computer science. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or higher, or can demonstrate the equivalent through a combination of education and progressive experience. Your employer petitions USCIS under whichever category fits your qualifications.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a CDM professional?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery. PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than repeated renewals.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Clinical Data Management jobs?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and large health technology firms file PERM most frequently for CDM roles. You can search OFLC disclosure data filtered by job title or SOC code to identify employers with recent sponsorship history. Migrate Mate also lets you filter open CDM roles specifically by green card sponsorship intent, so you're only applying to positions where a PERM filing is a real possibility.
Can I switch CDM employers while my green card application is pending?
Portability under AC21 allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. Clinical Data Management roles generally fall under a narrow SOC code, so confirm with your new employer that the offered position matches your original PERM job description closely enough to satisfy USCIS portability criteria before accepting an offer.
What documentation should I gather before a CDM employer starts my PERM filing?
You'll need official transcripts showing your degree in a qualifying field, any professional certifications such as CCDM or RAC, and documentation of foreign work experience if your employer needs to support an EB-2 advanced-degree equivalent claim. Organize these before your employer submits the prevailing wage determination to DOL, since delays in document collection can push back the entire PERM timeline by months.