H-1B Visa Clinical Project Manager Jobs
Clinical Project Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field. Pharma, biotech, and CRO employers sponsor H-1B visas for CPMs regularly, making this one of the more accessible paths for international clinical professionals.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
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Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
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Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
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Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
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Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
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Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
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May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
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Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Project Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to clinical project management. A life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or public health degree is strongest. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target CROs and pharma sponsors by LCA history
Contract research organizations and large pharma companies file LCAs for CPM roles far more consistently than hospital systems. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B filing history specifically for clinical operations job titles before you apply.
Request the LCA before accepting any offer
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition. Ask your recruiter for the LCA job title and SOC code during offer negotiations to confirm the role is classified correctly for a CPM position.
Confirm prevailing wage tier matches your offer
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each SOC code and metro area. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets at least Level I before your employer files. A wage below the certified level will invalidate your LCA.
Flag cap-exempt employers if you need immediate start
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or hospitals conducting qualifying research are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery and at any time of year. Academic medical centers and nonprofit CROs often fall into this category.
Document GCP training and therapeutic area experience
USCIS officers sometimes issue RFEs questioning whether a CPM role truly requires a specialty degree. A portfolio showing ICH-GCP certifications, Phase II or III trial documentation, and protocol management experience strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will make.
H-1B Visa Clinical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Clinical Project Manager positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or clinical research. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs, so the job description and LCA framing matter significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Project Manager roles?
Contract research organizations, global pharma and biotech companies, and medical device manufacturers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for CPM positions. Academic medical centers and nonprofit research institutions can also sponsor, often as cap-exempt employers. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers for clinical operations roles directly on Migrate Mate.
What SOC code is typically used for Clinical Project Manager H-1B filings?
Employers most commonly file CPM H-1B petitions under SOC 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers) or 13-1041 (Compliance Officers), depending on the role's primary function. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage level DOL certifies on the LCA, so confirm the classification with your employer before the petition is filed.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B and continue working as a Clinical Project Manager?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers and maintain work authorization once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your original petition has been approved and your status is valid. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not just after approval.
What if my H-1B lottery registration isn't selected for a Clinical Project Manager role?
If you're not selected, explore employers with cap-exempt status, such as nonprofit research hospitals or university-affiliated CROs, which can file outside the lottery entirely. O*NET classifies clinical project management work under a job zone that may also support O-1A extraordinary ability petitions for CPMs with a strong track record of trial leadership or published research contributions.