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Project Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most Project Director positions satisfy EB-2's advanced-degree requirement, making direct I-140 filing possible for candidates with a master's degree or equivalent credentials.
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The Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead high-impact, multi-site research initiatives that advance innovative clinical and health services research. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with nationally recognized investigators, drive complex research programs from concept to completion, and shape a growing portfolio of externally funded studies.
The Project Director will provide leadership across all aspects of research operations, including grant development, study implementation, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and multi-institutional collaboration. Working closely with investigators, funding agencies, and institutional partners, the incumbent will oversee large-scale research projects, facilitate data-sharing and research partnerships, and ensure the successful execution of research programs that influence clinical practice and healthcare delivery.
This position is ideal for a highly organized and collaborative leader with a strong background in research administration, program management, and grant-funded research who is passionate about advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes.
Annual range: $105,700.00-$234,500.00
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Experience managing complex research programs or multi-site studies within academic medical centers or research institutions.
- Experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DoD, NCI, PCORI) and foundations.
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research including study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience managing regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects compliance.
- Experience managing research budgets, contracts, and grants administration.
- CITI Human Subjects Research Certification.
- Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex research studies, including multi-site clinical or population-based research.
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Strong experience with grant proposal development, including preparation of scientific and administrative sections.
- Working knowledge of federal funding mechanisms (e.g., Federal/Private foundation) and grant submission processes.
- Experience navigating regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects protections.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-institutional collaborations and manage complex research operations.
- Excellent scientific writing skills for preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports.
- Experience working with institutional research infrastructure such as CTSI and clinical data systems.
- Strong project management skills including ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of collaborators across multi-disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., engineering, cognitive science, clinical medicine, etc.).
- 8+ years experience managing complex research programs or multi-site studies within academic medical centers or research institutions.
- 6+ years experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DoD, NCI, PCORI) and foundations.
- 7+ years experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research including study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- 7+ years experience managing regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects compliance.
- 7+ years experience managing research budgets, contracts, and grants administration.
Preferred:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex datasets and research findings.
- Experience and/or understanding of diagnostic accuracy, cancer screening, medical decision making, use of AI tools in medicine.
Description
The Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead high-impact, multi-site research initiatives that advance innovative clinical and health services research. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with nationally recognized investigators, drive complex research programs from concept to completion, and shape a growing portfolio of externally funded studies.
The Project Director will provide leadership across all aspects of research operations, including grant development, study implementation, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and multi-institutional collaboration. Working closely with investigators, funding agencies, and institutional partners, the incumbent will oversee large-scale research projects, facilitate data-sharing and research partnerships, and ensure the successful execution of research programs that influence clinical practice and healthcare delivery.
This position is ideal for a highly organized and collaborative leader with a strong background in research administration, program management, and grant-funded research who is passionate about advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes.
Annual range: $105,700.00-$234,500.00
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Experience managing complex research programs or multi-site studies within academic medical centers or research institutions.
- Experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DoD, NCI, PCORI) and foundations.
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research including study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience managing regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects compliance.
- Experience managing research budgets, contracts, and grants administration.
- CITI Human Subjects Research Certification.
- Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex research studies, including multi-site clinical or population-based research.
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Strong experience with grant proposal development, including preparation of scientific and administrative sections.
- Working knowledge of federal funding mechanisms (e.g., Federal/Private foundation) and grant submission processes.
- Experience navigating regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects protections.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-institutional collaborations and manage complex research operations.
- Excellent scientific writing skills for preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports.
- Experience working with institutional research infrastructure such as CTSI and clinical data systems.
- Strong project management skills including ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of collaborators across multi-disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., engineering, cognitive science, clinical medicine, etc.).
- 8+ years experience managing complex research programs or multi-site studies within academic medical centers or research institutions.
- 6+ years experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DoD, NCI, PCORI) and foundations.
- 7+ years experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research including study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- 7+ years experience managing regulatory processes including IRB submissions and human subjects compliance.
- 7+ years experience managing research budgets, contracts, and grants administration.
Preferred:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex datasets and research findings.
- Experience and/or understanding of diagnostic accuracy, cancer screening, medical decision making, use of AI tools in medicine.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Director
Document your credentials before applying abroad
PERM requires your employer to verify your education and experience meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters before you start your search so the process doesn't stall later.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires project directors will sponsor green cards. Search OFLC public disclosure data to identify firms that have filed PERM applications for management and construction oversight roles in recent fiscal years.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Project Director roles often qualify under both categories. EB-2 can skip PERM via a National Interest Waiver for self-petition, while EB-3 requires PERM but works well if your degree is a bachelor's. Your employer's attorney will need to decide which path matches your credentials and their timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers quickly
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on Project Director openings at companies already familiar with PERM. That targeting saves weeks of outreach to employers who lack sponsorship infrastructure.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before you accept an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently runs several months before your employer can file the I-140. Ask during offer negotiations when the company plans to initiate PERM, since delays in starting the labor certification directly push back your priority date and green card timeline.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2
USCIS evaluates whether a Project Director position normally requires an advanced degree, not just whether your background is strong. Review the O*NET profile for your specific industry sector, since construction, IT, and healthcare project directors may face different evidentiary standards during adjudication.
Green Card Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Director positions qualify for EB-2 because the role routinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience. Employers in construction, technology, and healthcare regularly use EB-2 for this title. EB-3 is available when the stated minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, giving employers flexibility depending on how the job description is written for PERM purposes.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Project Directors?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal and subject to the annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewals and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process also locks in a priority date, which determines your place in the green card queue and protects your position even if you change employers after 180 days under AC21 portability.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Project Director position?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, the process typically takes two to four years for most countries, assuming no backlog. DOL currently processes PERM applications over several months, followed by USCIS adjudicating the I-140 petition and then consular processing or adjustment of status. Applicants from India or China face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visas.
Can a Project Director self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Yes. EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition is available to Project Directors who can demonstrate their work benefits the U.S. broadly, such as infrastructure, public health systems, or national security projects. This route bypasses PERM entirely, letting you file the I-140 directly with USCIS without an employer sponsor or a labor market test.
Where can I find Project Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Project Director openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support PERM filing. You can filter by industry and location, which matters because sponsorship willingness varies significantly between construction firms, government contractors, and technology companies.