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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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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Parsippany, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Field-based: Yes
Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements. Position requires 65-70% nationwide travel.
Essential Functions
- Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
- Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
- Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
- Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
- Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
- Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH and local regulatory requirements.
- Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
- Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
- If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
- If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
- 2.5 years of clinical research coordination experience at site level
- Nursing or University Degree (US Bachelor Level or equivalent) in one of the life sciences
- Knowledge of electronic data capture preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $64,000.00 - $189,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Location: Parsippany, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Field-based: Yes
Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements. Position requires 65-70% nationwide travel.
Essential Functions
- Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
- Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
- Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
- Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
- Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
- Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH and local regulatory requirements.
- Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
- Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
- If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
- If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
- 2.5 years of clinical research coordination experience at site level
- Nursing or University Degree (US Bachelor Level or equivalent) in one of the life sciences
- Knowledge of electronic data capture preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $64,000.00 - $189,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
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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.
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Find Clinical Research Associate JobsClinical Research Associate Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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