H-1B Visa Clinical Operations Coordinator Jobs

Clinical Operations Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health sciences, clinical research, or life sciences. Employers in pharma, CROs, and hospital networks regularly file LCAs for this occupation. No lottery slot is guaranteed, but cap-subject petitions are filed each April for an October 1 start.

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Bank of America
Transaction Management Ops Analyst
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Bank of America
New 1h ago
Transaction Management Ops Analyst
Bank of America
Charlotte, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Partnerships & Business Development
On-Site
None

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Fairview Health Services
Lead Pharmacy Ops - Access Specialist
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Fairview Health Services
New 16h ago
Lead Pharmacy Ops - Access Specialist
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
$29 - $41/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Motive
Senior Program Manager, AI Ops
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Motive
New 22h ago
Senior Program Manager, AI Ops
Motive
Remote
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Product Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Program Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$140k - $157k/yr
Remote (US)
None
1,001-5,000

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Ryder System
Supply Chain Ops Associate
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Ryder System
Added 1d ago
Supply Chain Ops Associate
Ryder System
Parma, Ohio
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$43k - $45k/yr
On-Site
High School

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State Street
Defensive Engineering Product Ops Specialist
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State Street
Added 1d ago
Defensive Engineering Product Ops Specialist
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Operations Coordinator

Verify your degree field matches the role

USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with clinical operations, not just healthcare broadly. A degree in health administration, clinical research, or life sciences gives your petition the clearest specialty occupation foundation. Unrelated degrees invite RFEs that can delay or derail your start date.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Operations Coordinator roles by employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for this occupation code. Employers with recent filings already understand the process, reducing the risk of a withdrawn offer during the petition stage.

Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific work location and wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the floor, so your salary negotiation doesn't accidentally fall below what the LCA requires.

Confirm the role's SOC code with your employer

Clinical operations roles are sometimes filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer's interpretation. Ask your HR contact which code they plan to use on the LCA, then cross-check the job duties against that code's definition in O*NET to catch mismatches before USCIS does.

Request premium processing if your timeline is tight

If your OPT or current status expires close to October 1, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS targets a 15-business-day adjudication window under premium, giving you a decision before your authorization gap becomes a problem.

Prepare your clinical credentials documentation early

Gather degree transcripts, any clinical research certifications, and employer verification letters before your petition is filed. CRO and pharma sponsors often need these faster than academic institutions can produce official copies, and delays in documents delay the entire LCA certification timeline.

H-1B Visa Clinical Operations Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Clinical Operations Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as clinical research, health sciences, or life sciences. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, can face specialty occupation challenges. Your employer's LCA should specify the degree requirement clearly to withstand USCIS scrutiny.

Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Operations Coordinators?

Contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and large hospital networks are the most frequent sponsors for this role. These employers typically have dedicated immigration counsel and established LCA filing processes. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before applying.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch clinical operations roles mid-visa?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL before the petition is submitted to USCIS.

What happens to my H-1B status if my clinical operations employer conducts layoffs?

Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so a layoff ends your authorized period of stay. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or change to another valid status. Acting immediately is critical since USCIS does not extend the 60-day window regardless of circumstances.

How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my timeline for a Clinical Operations Coordinator role?

Cap-subject H-1B petitions are submitted each April for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer files the full petition after registration. If not selected, you'd need to wait for the next cycle, transfer from a cap-exempt employer, or maintain authorization through OPT or another status in the interim.