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Client Partner roles sit at the intersection of enterprise sales and strategic account management, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification under business operations. Employers in consulting, SaaS, and professional services regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this title, and the role's degree requirements in business, marketing, or a related field typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
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We are looking for a Client Partner with deep clinical trial expertise to grow a global life sciences account, lead program delivery, and translate AI and data capability into measurable operational outcomes for sponsors and CROs. You will bridge our clients’ clinical operations leaders and our digital, data, and AI teams. You will help clients rethink workflows, not just add tools, and build the internal capability to sustain that change.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage key client stakeholder relationships and communications at all stages of the project. Orchestrate and lead steering committee meetings and other workshops.
- Work with a global life sciences client to grow the account, set strategy and goals, and prioritize the team’s workflow.
- Provide program leadership and direction on one or more projects while maintaining a high-quality level of service. Ensure quality on all deliverables.
- Work with clients and delivery leads to scope the work, develop proposals, ensure client buy-in, and grow the account.
- Manage P&L for the accounts with the offshore delivery leader, run the business profitably, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Lead discovery with clinical operations, medical, and data leaders to map current workflows and define the redesigned process AI should support. Question whether a process should exist before automating it.
- Build business cases that connect AI initiatives to metrics clients care about, such as time to database lock, enrollment rates, query volume, and cost per patient.
- Design upskilling plans, role transition paths, and change management support alongside each AI initiative.
- Develop and manage client relationships on projects across stakeholders in designated geography.
- Walk the halls. Facilitate complex meetings, presentations, and workshops to build client commitment to change.
- Stay current on agentic AI, regulatory expectations, and data governance, and advise clients accordingly.
- Contribute to business development through pre-sales client presentations, research, and writing proposals, RFP responses, and SOWs with service lines, the delivery head, and the practice head.
- Identify and pursue new business development opportunities based on compelling business cases and value delivery.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- At least 10 years in the life sciences industry as a client partner in a delivery oversight and consulting role, including minimum 5 years of managing systems in regulated Clinical Environment.
- Clinical research experience in operations such as study start-up, monitoring, site management, or case management. Safety or pharmacovigilance case processing experience is a strong plus.
- Extensive experience working in an on/offshore model.
- Demonstrated experience selling or delivering digital, data, or technology-enabled services to pharma, biotech, or CRO clients.
- Familiarity with AI and analytics use cases in clinical development, with the ability to discuss them with both operational and technical audiences.
- Strong executive communication skills and the ability to build trust with senior clinical and R&D leaders.
- Working knowledge of the full trial lifecycle, including study start-up, site management, clinical monitoring, case intake and safety processing, data management, and study close-out.
- Understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations for electronic systems, data integrity, and AI use in clinical development.
- Familiarity with clinical trial platforms such as EDC, CTMS, eTMF, and EHR-to-EDC integration.
- Ability to identify where AI, including emerging agentic AI, can reduce cycle time, administrative burden, and rework in case intake, site support, patient enrollment, and data collection.
- Ability to assess how AI will change clinical roles and to plan for workforce augmentation now, not later.
- Awareness of patient-centric trial design and the social determinants of health that affect enrollment and access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An undergraduate or master’s degree.
- Experience in a CRO, sponsor, or technology partner environment.
- Experience leading change management or workforce transformation programs.
LOCATION & COMPENSATION
Role Location: Northeast (Philadelphia, Boston or NJ preferred)
Compensation Range: 174,000-261,000
WHO WE ARE
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
BENEFITS
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.
UST 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
SKILLS
Account Management, Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Development
ABOUT UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a Client Partner with deep clinical trial expertise to grow a global life sciences account, lead program delivery, and translate AI and data capability into measurable operational outcomes for sponsors and CROs. You will bridge our clients’ clinical operations leaders and our digital, data, and AI teams. You will help clients rethink workflows, not just add tools, and build the internal capability to sustain that change.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage key client stakeholder relationships and communications at all stages of the project. Orchestrate and lead steering committee meetings and other workshops.
- Work with a global life sciences client to grow the account, set strategy and goals, and prioritize the team’s workflow.
- Provide program leadership and direction on one or more projects while maintaining a high-quality level of service. Ensure quality on all deliverables.
- Work with clients and delivery leads to scope the work, develop proposals, ensure client buy-in, and grow the account.
- Manage P&L for the accounts with the offshore delivery leader, run the business profitably, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Lead discovery with clinical operations, medical, and data leaders to map current workflows and define the redesigned process AI should support. Question whether a process should exist before automating it.
- Build business cases that connect AI initiatives to metrics clients care about, such as time to database lock, enrollment rates, query volume, and cost per patient.
- Design upskilling plans, role transition paths, and change management support alongside each AI initiative.
- Develop and manage client relationships on projects across stakeholders in designated geography.
- Walk the halls. Facilitate complex meetings, presentations, and workshops to build client commitment to change.
- Stay current on agentic AI, regulatory expectations, and data governance, and advise clients accordingly.
- Contribute to business development through pre-sales client presentations, research, and writing proposals, RFP responses, and SOWs with service lines, the delivery head, and the practice head.
- Identify and pursue new business development opportunities based on compelling business cases and value delivery.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- At least 10 years in the life sciences industry as a client partner in a delivery oversight and consulting role, including minimum 5 years of managing systems in regulated Clinical Environment.
- Clinical research experience in operations such as study start-up, monitoring, site management, or case management. Safety or pharmacovigilance case processing experience is a strong plus.
- Extensive experience working in an on/offshore model.
- Demonstrated experience selling or delivering digital, data, or technology-enabled services to pharma, biotech, or CRO clients.
- Familiarity with AI and analytics use cases in clinical development, with the ability to discuss them with both operational and technical audiences.
- Strong executive communication skills and the ability to build trust with senior clinical and R&D leaders.
- Working knowledge of the full trial lifecycle, including study start-up, site management, clinical monitoring, case intake and safety processing, data management, and study close-out.
- Understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations for electronic systems, data integrity, and AI use in clinical development.
- Familiarity with clinical trial platforms such as EDC, CTMS, eTMF, and EHR-to-EDC integration.
- Ability to identify where AI, including emerging agentic AI, can reduce cycle time, administrative burden, and rework in case intake, site support, patient enrollment, and data collection.
- Ability to assess how AI will change clinical roles and to plan for workforce augmentation now, not later.
- Awareness of patient-centric trial design and the social determinants of health that affect enrollment and access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An undergraduate or master’s degree.
- Experience in a CRO, sponsor, or technology partner environment.
- Experience leading change management or workforce transformation programs.
LOCATION & COMPENSATION
Role Location: Northeast (Philadelphia, Boston or NJ preferred)
Compensation Range: 174,000-261,000
WHO WE ARE
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
BENEFITS
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.
UST 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
SKILLS
Account Management, Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Development
ABOUT UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Client Partner
Document your degree-to-role alignment early
USCIS scrutinizes Client Partner petitions for specialty occupation proof. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in business, marketing, or management directly to your job duties before your employer files Form I-129.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Client Partner openings by employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in your target industry. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA data by occupation and employer, so you avoid wasting applications on companies without a sponsorship track record.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your work location. Look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions begin.
Target consulting and SaaS employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits, and certain research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-slot cap. Client Partner roles exist at these institutions, and cap-exempt filing means no lottery risk and year-round petition submission.
Prepare a client portfolio that demonstrates specialty work
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation, a portfolio of complex strategic engagements, revenue tied to specialized knowledge, or cross-functional leadership strengthens your employer's response significantly more than a job description alone.
Understand the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If you're changing Client Partner roles between sponsors, you have up to 60 days after your previous employment ends before your H-1B status is at risk. Your new employer must file a transfer petition within that window for you to maintain continuous authorization.
H-1B Visa Client Partner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Partner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. Client Partner roles at mid-to-large employers in consulting, SaaS, and professional services typically require degrees in business, marketing, or management, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles that accept any degree or no degree requirement will face greater scrutiny.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Client Partner roles?
Technology and SaaS companies, management consulting firms, digital marketing agencies, and enterprise software providers are the most active H-1B sponsors for Client Partner titles. These employers regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this role category. You can identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this title by searching on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file an H-1B transfer if I'm changing Client Partner positions mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. You don't need to wait for the transfer to be approved. The new employer must file before or within 60 days of your last day at the prior employer.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Client Partner job offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location. Client Partner roles often map to SOC codes in sales management or business development. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage level for your metro area, USCIS will deny the petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage before accepting any offer.
Does a Client Partner role at a nonprofit or university avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, and certain research organizations are not subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap or the lottery. If you hold a Client Partner or strategic partnership role at a qualifying institution, your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.