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Clinical Research Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this field.
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INTRODUCTION
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for the authority and accountability of the management of designated laboratory areas. This job is key in the planning, leading, organizing and supporting of the activities and resources related to quality patient care, human resources management and laboratory function and assumes responsibility for financial management of the laboratory cost centers assigned and has accountability for establishing and monitoring operating and capital budgets. In conjunction with the physician supervisors, provides direction for assigned unit(s) in an efficient cost-effective manner while keeping quality care and service to patients as the primary goal and assumes responsibility for translating the Institutions' and the Laboratory's mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures into effective action.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required - Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.
Preferred - Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or laboratory-related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required - 5 years relevant clinical lab experience including 3 years at the supervisory level.
CERTIFICATIONS
Required - Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
Required - ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
JOB DUTIES
- Coordinates development of annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance. Evaluates existing systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
- Oversees the timely implementation of institutional/department plans and objectives ensuring the effective cost management and efficient utilization of resources. Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
- Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory agency mandates.
- Participates and encourages the active participation in the department’s performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of institutional/departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence. Provides new policy information and updates to employees on a timely basis. Readily accepts appointments as Laboratory Administration Representative for institution/departmental committees, task forces, etc.
- Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Translate your GCP credentials into PERM language
Your ICH-GCP training certificates, IRB experience, and phase-specific trial history need to map directly to the job duties listed on the PERM application. Gaps between your credentials and the posted requirements can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence during I-140 review.
Target CROs with established PERM filing history
Contract research organizations running multi-site trials typically have in-house immigration teams and recurring PERM pipelines. Prioritize employers whose job postings explicitly name EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship rather than relying on negotiating it after an offer.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Clinical Research Manager positions requiring a master's degree or significant specialized experience often qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree with standard industry experience typically fall under EB-3. Confirm the classification with your employer before PERM is filed, since it affects your priority date strategy.
Search green card sponsorship jobs using Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing histories for Clinical Research Manager roles using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies already experienced with sponsoring this specific job title, cutting out employers who treat sponsorship as an afterthought.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter, since a mismatch delays PERM certification and can require salary renegotiation mid-process.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your start date planning
PERM labor certification currently averages well over a year at DOL. If you're transitioning from H-1B visa status, your employer needs to start the PERM process early enough to allow I-140 filing and adjustment of status without gaps in your authorized stay.
Green Card Clinical Research Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. Roles requiring a master's degree in a clinical or life sciences field, or a bachelor's degree with substantial specialized experience, often qualify for EB-2. Positions with a standard bachelor's degree requirement and defined industry experience typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the classification when drafting the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs. H-1B gets you to work faster but requires renewal every three years and offers no permanent path on its own.
Which employers most commonly sponsor Clinical Research Managers for green cards?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and large academic medical centers are the most consistent sponsors for this role. These employers typically have internal immigration teams and recurring PERM pipelines tied to clinical development headcount. Use Migrate Mate to find Clinical Research Manager positions with documented green card sponsorship history rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during screening calls.
What happens to my PERM application if my employer changes the job duties?
Material changes to the job description after PERM is filed can invalidate the certification, requiring the employer to restart the process. Your job duties at the time of I-485 filing must also substantially match those described in the original PERM application. If your responsibilities shift significantly before your green card is approved, your employer's immigration counsel should assess whether an amended or new PERM filing is needed.
Does country of birth affect my green card timeline as a Clinical Research Manager?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are subject to per-country annual limits. Applicants born in India or China face multi-year backlogs because demand from those countries exceeds the annual allocation. Applicants born in most other countries, including Australia, the UK, and Canada, typically face far shorter waits under EB-3. Your priority date, which is set when PERM is filed or I-140 is submitted under EB-2, determines your place in the queue.