H-1B Visa Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs
Clinical Research Coordinator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field. Sponsors file your LCA with DOL and petition USCIS before your start date, with the annual cap lottery opening each March for October 1 employment.
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INTRODUCTION
This position is responsible for the coordination of a variety of research projects from pre-study implementation through study closure and will work independently in the acquisition of specimens; extraction and entry of patient data; maintenance of complete and accurate subject data and regulatory documentation; and analysis of data per protocol. This position provides administrative / regulatory support (recruiting, interviewing and scheduling study participants, processing IRB and other regulatory documents) to specific clinical departments in accordance with all federal, state, regulatory agency, and specific institutional requirements.
Position Duties
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Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and institutional guidelines, which includes the following duties:
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Reviews all regulatory requirements to ensure implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities in designated area
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Responsible for the completion and submission of documents to the appropriate IRB and institutional committees on an ongoing basis
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Maintains compliance with current and accurate documentation in the regulatory binders as required by regulations and sponsors
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With the principal investigator, explains the study purpose, parameters, and requirements of the studies to the participants
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Completes all tasks required by study sponsors.
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Provides regulatory documents to sponsor in timely manner
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Completes case report forms, data entry, and maintains source documentation for all study participants
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Tracks and reports adverse events per sponsor and institutional guidelines
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Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries
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Coordinates the process for opening new studies.
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Obtains needed background material(s) on proposed research projects; presents findings and information to principal investigator
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Completes feasibility questionnaires
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Circulates the confidentiality disclosure and trial agreements to the appropriate parties
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Creates study budgets and works with management to determine financial feasibility and resources necessary to conduct the trial
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Assists in development of workflow procedures for study team based on specific protocol
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Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants. Coordinates research subject informed consent and entry into appropriate research studies ensuring that all inclusion and exclusion criteria are met.
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Coordinates and schedules a variety of medical procedures/tests including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, blood pressure readings, imaging studies, psychological evaluations, and cardiac and/or pulmonary function tests as needed by the study protocol(s).
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In conjunction with the principal investigator, research pharmacist, and other members of the research study team, provides study specific education to the participant and their family. This may include study specific procedures, diary/study log documentation, proper dosage/administration, and disease treatment.
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Reviews monthly financial reports, including study participant billing, expenditures, and revenue. Maintains inventory level of all supplies and equipment, initiates requisitions for replacement items, and maintains equipment to provide for continuous operational efficiency.
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Participates in a variety of professional development programs to ensure understanding of most current methodologies, practices, and philosophies as applied to the relevant patient population and research area.
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Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to clinical research coordination. A biology, nursing, or public health degree is straightforward. A general business degree needs supporting evidence tying your coursework to the role's scientific requirements.
Target sponsors through LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Research Coordinator roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This surfaces sponsors with active DOL-certified filings for your exact occupation code, not just companies that claim to sponsor.
Prioritize IRB-affiliated and CRO employers
Contract research organizations and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions routinely for coordinators and carry established immigration counsel. Smaller independent sites often lack the infrastructure to manage USCIS filings on your timeline.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage on the LCA, and underpaying at offer stage creates filing problems later.
Time your CCRP certification before cap season
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification strengthens your specialty occupation case when your degree is not in a direct science field. Completing it before March registration improves the petition's supporting documentation at no risk to your timeline.
Clarify who pays filing fees before signing
USCIS prohibits employers from passing the I-129 base filing fee to H-1B workers. Confirm in writing that your offer covers mandatory employer fees. Premium processing is negotiable, but the statutory employer fees are non-transferable.
H-1B Visa Clinical Research Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Clinical Research Coordinator positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as life sciences, nursing, clinical research, or public health. If your employer's job posting lists a degree requirement, the position almost always meets the standard. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field face higher scrutiny.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Research Coordinators?
Academic medical centers, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and large hospital networks are the most consistent sponsors because they file H-1B petitions at volume and maintain in-house immigration teams. You can identify specific employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by DOL Labor Condition Application data.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Clinical Research Coordinator hiring timelines?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for an October 1 start date. If your employer files under the regular cap, selection is not guaranteed and you may need to wait a full year for the next cycle if not selected. Some CRC roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions qualify for cap-exempt status, allowing filing at any time of year without lottery exposure.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change clinical research employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer must file a transfer petition with USCIS before your current job ends. You don't need to wait for approval, but the new LCA must be certified first.
Can my H-1B sponsor a Clinical Research Coordinator role while I'm on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B registration in March while you're still on OPT, with employment beginning October 1 if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you have a STEM extension, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically through September 30, bridging the gap without an interruption in employment.