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Clinical Research Associate roles at biotech firms, CROs, and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying the role meets DOL prevailing-wage requirements before advancing to the I-140 petition. Priority dates and country of birth determine your wait, but sponsorship begins at the job offer stage.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Stryker is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA I) to join our innovative Neurovascular division. This is a remote, U.S.-based role offering meaningful growth opportunities for CRAs looking to deepen their clinical monitoring experience while supporting impactful clinical trials. The role includes approximately 50% travel, providing hands-on exposure and strong site partnership.
As Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will support clinical studies end-to-end, gaining experience in site monitoring, documentation, and compliance while working closely with cross-functional study teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Perform site monitoring and site management responsibilities through all phases of clinical study (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
- Conduct site visits for all phases (site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
- Ensure site compliance to clinical study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines
- Ensure data integrity by verifying data in case report forms against source documents
- Identify and support site in addressing any noncompliance issues
- Collect and track regulatory documents, maintain trial master file (TMF) documentation and ensure accuracy
- Communicate relevant updates to study core team
WHAT YOU NEED
Required
- Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in science or health care field
- 2+ years of relevant clinical research experience
- Demonstrated independence in performing site monitoring (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring and closeout visits) and site management activities
- Fundamental knowledge and good understanding of GCPs, clinical study development process, and logistics
- Ability to apply ISO, FDA and related guidelines toward documentation
Preferred
- Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator or Clinical Research Associate
- CCRA Certification
LOCATION
Posting Date: 05/19/2026
Posted Date: 06/15/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
COMPENSATION
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $83,300 - $138,800 USD Annual
- US5: $87,500 - $145,700 USD Annual
- US10: $91,600 - $152,700 USD Annual
- US15: $95,800 - $159,600 USD Annual
- US20: $100,000 - $166,600 USD Annual
- US30: $108,300 - $180,400 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Stryker is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA I) to join our innovative Neurovascular division. This is a remote, U.S.-based role offering meaningful growth opportunities for CRAs looking to deepen their clinical monitoring experience while supporting impactful clinical trials. The role includes approximately 50% travel, providing hands-on exposure and strong site partnership.
As Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will support clinical studies end-to-end, gaining experience in site monitoring, documentation, and compliance while working closely with cross-functional study teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Perform site monitoring and site management responsibilities through all phases of clinical study (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
- Conduct site visits for all phases (site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
- Ensure site compliance to clinical study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines
- Ensure data integrity by verifying data in case report forms against source documents
- Identify and support site in addressing any noncompliance issues
- Collect and track regulatory documents, maintain trial master file (TMF) documentation and ensure accuracy
- Communicate relevant updates to study core team
WHAT YOU NEED
Required
- Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in science or health care field
- 2+ years of relevant clinical research experience
- Demonstrated independence in performing site monitoring (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring and closeout visits) and site management activities
- Fundamental knowledge and good understanding of GCPs, clinical study development process, and logistics
- Ability to apply ISO, FDA and related guidelines toward documentation
Preferred
- Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator or Clinical Research Associate
- CCRA Certification
LOCATION
Posting Date: 05/19/2026
Posted Date: 06/15/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
COMPENSATION
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $83,300 - $138,800 USD Annual
- US5: $87,500 - $145,700 USD Annual
- US10: $91,600 - $152,700 USD Annual
- US15: $95,800 - $159,600 USD Annual
- US20: $100,000 - $166,600 USD Annual
- US30: $108,300 - $180,400 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Associate
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive CRA experience. Gather your degree transcripts, credential evaluations, and monitor site documentation before any employer files.
Target CROs and sponsors with PERM history
Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors file PERM petitions regularly for CRA roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has filed for this occupation before approaching them about sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring CRA employers
Filter by green card sponsorship history to surface biotech and CRO employers who have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for Clinical Research Associates. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer-level filing data so you can target outreach efficiently.
Understand how PERM prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, level, and work location. Before accepting an offer, cross-check the expected salary against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the role qualifies at the right wage level.
Document Good Clinical Practice certifications early
PERM audits for CRA positions frequently scrutinize whether the minimum requirements are legitimately tied to the role. Organized records of GCP training, therapeutic area experience, and protocol monitoring logs strengthen your employer's audit defense file.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, letting you work and travel on advance parole while the green card is pending. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is filed.
Green Card Clinical Research Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CRA positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a life science or related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise can qualify for EB-2. The employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification, so the job description's stated minimum requirements directly determine which tier applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CRA role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process adds a DOL labor certification step before the I-140 petition, making the overall timeline longer, often two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and priority date.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Clinical Research Associates?
Large contract research organizations, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and academic medical centers with active clinical trial programs are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller biotech firms sponsor less frequently because of the administrative cost and complexity of PERM. Searching for employers with documented PERM filing history for this occupation is the most reliable way to identify realistic sponsorship candidates.
How can I find Clinical Research Associate jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 filings for CRA roles. This lets you focus applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM process rather than guessing from job descriptions that rarely state sponsorship intent explicitly.
What happens to my green card case if I change CRA employers after PERM is filed?
If you change employers before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is generally abandoned and the new employer must start the process from scratch. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the case to a new employer offering a same or similar CRA role without losing your priority date.