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Clinical Development Specialist roles sit squarely in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, making PERM labor certification the standard path to green card sponsorship. Pharma, biotech, and CRO employers regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, and your clinical research background directly supports the required prevailing-wage and specialty-occupation documentation.
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A Clinical Development Specialist will work with Quest Medical and Laboratory Directors and their staff, Clinical Development management and staff, external scientific and clinical administrative staff and external vendors to support S & I clinical development research efforts. The Clinical Development Specialist is responsible for oversight of all operational aspects of clinical studies including; clinical study initiation activities, site selection and training efforts, study documentation, study site monitoring, query resolution, data monitoring and data flow, flow of specimens between sites, study site payment activities, study close down. This person will report to Clinical Development Management.
This professional can work in a remote capacity and must be located in the US.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop study initiation and management plans with Clinical Development Management and Principal Investigators (both internal and external).
- Assist with assessing site/investigator interest and feasibility, site selection, initiation/training, provisioning of study materials to study sites, site monitoring and resolution of study-related problems.
- Track study progress, adherence to protocol, data submission, deviations and discrepancies.
- Communicate with sites on a regular basis, send updates on current status of study enrollment and follow study-related queries until resolved.
- Work with Biorepository staff to ensure efficient and accurate study sample management and relay information on sample transfer to/from analysis lab personnel.
- Provide sample handling expertise and guidance during project design and operation.
- Build, populate and maintain study document folders.
- Proactively look for and communicate potential program risks to Clinical Development Management/PI and provide possible mitigation strategies.
- Work with data management to design Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve data discrepancies.
- Work as a research services manager for select sites and external vendors. Monitors routing and status of contracts and agreements.
- Assist in subject recruitment and conduct informed consenting as needed.
- Collaborate and coordinate activities with other Coordinators to ensure continuity of study management.
- Collaborate effectively with all internal and external Clinical Development partners and customers.
- Coordinate payments to study sites and vendors and subject reimbursements.
- Perform remote or on-site monitoring visits.
- Assist with and oversee efforts provided by third party vendors such as CROs.
- Co-manage a study status database with other Coordinators.
- Assess resource demands and report needs to Clinical Development Management to assure timely achievement of program deliverables.
- Coordinate deidentification of Quest samples and transportation to external collaborators.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in health, life sciences with three or more years experience working in the capacity of a clinical research study coordinator or a minimum of five years of clinical research experience or five years’ experience in a similar capacity.
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP’s) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Have or complete current CITI training for Human Subjects Research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities and address high priority tasks as appropriate.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adapt current job skills and learn novel approaches to solve problems.
- Able to drive innovation by embracing diversity and change.
- Possess outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of clinical and scientific research.
Travel: Up to 20%
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
A Clinical Development Specialist will work with Quest Medical and Laboratory Directors and their staff, Clinical Development management and staff, external scientific and clinical administrative staff and external vendors to support S & I clinical development research efforts. The Clinical Development Specialist is responsible for oversight of all operational aspects of clinical studies including; clinical study initiation activities, site selection and training efforts, study documentation, study site monitoring, query resolution, data monitoring and data flow, flow of specimens between sites, study site payment activities, study close down. This person will report to Clinical Development Management.
This professional can work in a remote capacity and must be located in the US.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop study initiation and management plans with Clinical Development Management and Principal Investigators (both internal and external).
- Assist with assessing site/investigator interest and feasibility, site selection, initiation/training, provisioning of study materials to study sites, site monitoring and resolution of study-related problems.
- Track study progress, adherence to protocol, data submission, deviations and discrepancies.
- Communicate with sites on a regular basis, send updates on current status of study enrollment and follow study-related queries until resolved.
- Work with Biorepository staff to ensure efficient and accurate study sample management and relay information on sample transfer to/from analysis lab personnel.
- Provide sample handling expertise and guidance during project design and operation.
- Build, populate and maintain study document folders.
- Proactively look for and communicate potential program risks to Clinical Development Management/PI and provide possible mitigation strategies.
- Work with data management to design Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve data discrepancies.
- Work as a research services manager for select sites and external vendors. Monitors routing and status of contracts and agreements.
- Assist in subject recruitment and conduct informed consenting as needed.
- Collaborate and coordinate activities with other Coordinators to ensure continuity of study management.
- Collaborate effectively with all internal and external Clinical Development partners and customers.
- Coordinate payments to study sites and vendors and subject reimbursements.
- Perform remote or on-site monitoring visits.
- Assist with and oversee efforts provided by third party vendors such as CROs.
- Co-manage a study status database with other Coordinators.
- Assess resource demands and report needs to Clinical Development Management to assure timely achievement of program deliverables.
- Coordinate deidentification of Quest samples and transportation to external collaborators.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in health, life sciences with three or more years experience working in the capacity of a clinical research study coordinator or a minimum of five years of clinical research experience or five years’ experience in a similar capacity.
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP’s) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Have or complete current CITI training for Human Subjects Research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities and address high priority tasks as appropriate.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adapt current job skills and learn novel approaches to solve problems.
- Able to drive innovation by embracing diversity and change.
- Possess outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of clinical and scientific research.
Travel: Up to 20%
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Development Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to advertise for your exact role before filing. Make sure your degree field and clinical research experience match the job description precisely, so the labor certification audit trail holds up under DOL review.
Use O*NET to validate specialty occupation standing
Pull the Clinical Development Specialist occupation profile from O*NET before interviews. Knowing the standard education and experience benchmarks lets you speak confidently to how your background meets the specialty occupation threshold for EB-2 or EB-3.
Target sponsors with active PERM filing histories
Pharma and CRO employers who have filed PERM applications before are far more likely to sponsor again. Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Development Specialist roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, cutting out companies that are unlikely to commit.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet DOL's prevailing wage for the role's geographic location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you can confirm the employer's offer clears the threshold and won't trigger a PWD deficiency during filing.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment early
PERM-based sponsorship employers must be in compliance with employment verification rules. Ask recruiters whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify during early conversations, not after an offer, since non-enrolled employers face complications at the adjustment of status stage.
Separate EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility at the offer stage
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, USCIS will classify it EB-3 even if you hold a master's. Negotiate with the employer to draft the job description around an advanced degree requirement if you want EB-2 classification, which can mean shorter priority date backlogs for some nationalities.
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Find Clinical Development Specialist JobsClinical Development Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Clinical Development Specialist roles eligible for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Clinical Development Specialist positions typically require a bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, clinical research, or a related field, and they involve specialized knowledge that meets DOL's specialty occupation criteria. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree are classified EB-3; roles the employer drafts to require a master's or equivalent advanced degree qualify as EB-2. The PERM labor certification process is how your employer formally establishes that no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the position.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two-year renewable cap and an annual lottery at the 85,000-slot cap. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no lottery, though most nationalities face priority date backlogs. The PERM process also places the filing burden almost entirely on the employer, which means your role is to maintain qualifying credentials and avoid job description mismatches rather than worry about lottery selection odds.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Clinical Development Specialist?
The PERM labor certification stage currently runs from several months to over a year depending on DOL audit activity. After PERM approval, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which takes additional months under standard processing. Priority date waiting times then vary sharply by nationality: applicants born in India and China face multi-year backlogs at the EB-3 level, while most other nationalities can move to adjustment of status or consular processing within a shorter window.
Where can I find Clinical Development Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa sponsorship type, including EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-eligible roles, so you only see Clinical Development Specialist positions where the employer has a documented history of sponsoring foreign professionals for permanent residency, not just temporary work authorization.
Can my employer switch my sponsorship from EB-3 to EB-2 after filing starts?
Yes, but it requires filing a new PERM application with a revised job description that supports the advanced degree requirement, since the underlying labor certification is tied to specific role requirements. USCIS treats it as a separate petition. The practical benefit is worth considering if you hold a master's degree and your nationality faces a significant EB-3 backlog, because EB-2 priority dates for certain countries move faster.
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