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Clinical Trial Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Biotech, pharmaceutical, and contract research organizations regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this role.
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Department:
RI Finance
Clinical Finance
Position Title:
Clinical Trial Fiscal Analyst - Research Administration
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Trial Fiscal Analyst provides a full range of financial support associated with clinical studies conducted with or by the University of Kansas Medical Center. Specifically, this position is responsible for various financial functions including account formation, accounting, billing and collections, budget management and close-out. The position provides support for financial functions for study teams throughout campus.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy and completeness according to proposed budgets and compliance with contracts with sponsoring entities.
- Perform comprehensive and independent review of various clinical trial documents such as budgets, contracts, protocols and consent forms for compliance and billing purposes, and review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
- Initiate project setup and maintenance of clinical trials in the University’s accounting system to ensure compliance with policies and regulations required by agencies and sponsors.
- Review, approve and track direct expenditures to ensure allowability in accordance with contractual terms. Interpret Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs for accurate application.
- Ensure post-award processes such as budget close-outs are complete and accurate. Work closely with research study teams to conduct on-going post-award budget management and analysis.
- Participate in team(s) involved in the design of general ledger accounting and clinical trial tracking data processing systems.
- Review contracts and agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with University policies and general accepted accounting principles.
- Report to management regarding the finances of the portfolio of clinical trials.
- Development, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, including VELOS and Workday, making use of current computer technology.
- Prepare invoices as required by the Sponsor and manage the collection process of outstanding receivables. Develop policies and processes to assure that clinical services and procedures are billed appropriately and that collections are performed timely and accurately.
- Assist in the annual financial audit by providing study-related information or documentation when necessary.
- Development, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, including VELOS and Workday, making use of current computer technology.
- Partner with research study teams and principal investigators to maintain and enhance clinical trial accounting policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource to research study teams and principal investigators in clinical research financial matters.
- Provide on-going education related to clinical research financial matters, billing practices and policies, regulations and compliance matters.
- Identify appropriate training opportunities for the campus community to improve operational efficiencies.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Prior budgetary experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related field.
Work Experience:
- Prior experience working with physician groups.
- Three years experience in a medical environment.
- Experience with university policies and procedures or similar structure.
- Scientific, nursing or legal background and/or training.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting legal contracts/documents.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$60,800.00 - $91,200.00
Minimum
$60,800.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$91,200.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Manager
Match your credentials to the right EB category
Clinical Trial Managers with a master's degree or higher in a life sciences field typically qualify for EB-2. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of clinical research experience, EB-3 is the standard pathway. Get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator before applications begin.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers that have certified PERM applications for Clinical Trial Manager or Clinical Research Manager positions in the past 24 months. Active filers have established HR processes and legal counsel already in place.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Clinical Trial Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers who have sponsored employment-based green cards in your specialty. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may never have run a PERM process for this job title.
Document protocol responsibilities to satisfy PERM requirements
PERM regulations require your employer to advertise a specific job description and prove no qualified U.S. worker applied. Ask your employer to tailor that description to your actual protocol management, IRB coordination, and site oversight duties, so the job duties in the filing match your day-to-day work accurately.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
EB-3 for most countries outside India and China carries no meaningful wait, but your priority date still determines when USCIS can approve your adjustment of status. Confirm with your prospective employer whether they will file concurrently or sequentially, and ask whether they have filed I-140 petitions for prior employees in similar roles.
Clarify employer sponsorship commitments in your offer letter
Ask specifically whether the employer will cover PERM advertising costs, legal fees, and I-140 filing fees, or whether any costs will be passed to you. Passing certain fees to the beneficiary violates DOL regulations, and confirming this in writing before you sign protects you from compliance problems later.
Green Card Clinical Trial Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Trial Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Clinical Trial Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree. If the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, or if you hold a master's and the employer structures the role accordingly, EB-2 is available. USCIS evaluates both the job requirements and your credentials together, so the employer's job description matters as much as your own qualifications.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from an H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to three years from labor certification through adjustment of status, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must extend every few years. There is no annual cap concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Clinical Trial Managers?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and biotechnology firms are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Larger CROs and pharma companies often have dedicated immigration counsel and repeatable PERM processes. Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Trial Manager positions filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship history, which saves significant research time.
Can my employer start the green card process while I am on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM and I-140 petitions for H-1B holders without affecting your current work authorization. If your I-140 is approved and you reach the 180-day mark in a new H-1B extension period, AC21 portability allows you to change roles within the same occupational category without restarting the green card process. Starting the PERM filing early extends your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under INA Section 104(c).
What documentation should I gather before a sponsor files my PERM application?
Collect your academic transcripts, foreign degree credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator, employment verification letters showing your clinical research titles and dates, and any professional certifications such as CCRC or CCRP. Your employer's immigration attorney will reference the O*NET occupation profile for Clinical Trial Managers to confirm the job zone and typical education requirements, which informs how the PERM job description is written.