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Clinical Research Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the life sciences SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Large pharma, CROs, and academic medical centers are consistent H-1B sponsors. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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INTRODUCTION
Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to provide leadership and oversight of one large or multiple small clinical research projects. Supervise multiple clinical research staff. Manage clinical research operations, including quality management, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Hire, orient, train, and conduct performance reviews for staff handling research administration activities associated with the conducting of clinical trials. Monitor staffing levels and identify adequate coverage for trial workload across teams of study coordinators.
- Supervise the implementation of and adherence to study protocols. Educate research staff on established policies, processes, and procedures.
- Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials. Develop consent forms for approval by Human Subjects Panel.
- Coordinate new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board for multiple studies. Complete annual reports to Institutional Review Board, CSTA, FDA and other regulatory agencies. Submit Investigational New Drug applications to the FDA as required.
- Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions.
- Provide leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants. Oversee financial resources, as needed, create internal and external budgets for research protocols, assure financial accountability, and serve as primary liaison between sponsor, department accounting, and Research Management Group.
- Lead or chair committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues.
- Engage in high-level outreach and networking opportunities, representing the research program to a variety of internal and external audiences.
- Analyze trends in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials. Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial; track physician compliance.
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Assist with analysis of data and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations.
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Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct intervention and/or testing experience with children and families with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Proficiency in developing and utilizing databases within RedCap.
- Proficiency in use of electronic medical record systems.
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary, patient-centered clinical care, research, and community-based team settings.
- Training in administration and scoring of developmental, cognitive, and autism diagnostic measures.
- Experience in large-scale event planning and management of professional training program logistics, including financial tracking and on-site execution, within academic and healthcare settings.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master's degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated managerial experience.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
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Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
- May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
COMPENSATION
- The expected pay range for this position is $124,521 – $153,615 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Manager
Verify your degree field matches
H-1B approval for Clinical Research Manager roles hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in public health, biology, or clinical science typically qualifies; a business degree alone often doesn't without documented exceptions.
Target employers with CRO infrastructure
Contract research organizations and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions year-round, not just during cap season. Filtering your search to these employer types through Migrate Mate surfaces sponsors with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for this occupation.
Confirm LCA wage level before accepting offers
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage through an LCA before filing your H-1B. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the wage level tied to Clinical Research Manager roles in your specific metro area so you can spot underpaying offers before they become a filing problem.
Align your offer letter to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Clinical Research Manager petitions for specialty occupation evidence. Ask your employer to document the degree requirement explicitly in the job description and offer letter, not just in the I-129, to reduce RFE risk from the outset.
Use O*NET to build your RFE response kit
If USCIS questions whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, O*NET's classification for Medical and Health Services Managers provides DOL-recognized evidence that the position typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field.
File during cap season with premium processing
H-1B petitions for cap-subject Clinical Research Manager roles must be registered in March. If your start date is time-sensitive due to OPT expiration or a project milestone, request premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days of receipt.
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Find Clinical Research Manager JobsClinical Research Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as clinical science, public health, nursing, or biology. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so the offer letter and job description must explicitly state the degree requirement. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are more likely to receive an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Research Manager positions?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and large hospital systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Many have dedicated immigration teams and file petitions annually. You can filter for employers with verified H-1B filing history for life sciences roles on Migrate Mate, which sources data directly from DOL Labor Condition Application records.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Clinical Research Manager candidate?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are entered into a lottery each March, with a selection rate that has historically been below 30% in recent years. If selected, your employment can start no earlier than October 1. Candidates on OPT or cap-gap should confirm their authorization end date before accepting an offer, since a lottery miss could interrupt employment.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved in a Clinical Research Manager role?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers without re-entering the lottery if your I-140 has been approved and your new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working once USCIS receives it, not just after approval. The role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What documents should I gather before applying to H-1B-sponsored Clinical Research Manager jobs?
Assemble your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S. You'll also need a detailed CV documenting clinical research responsibilities, since USCIS may require evidence that prior experience aligns with the specialty occupation definition. If your title is listed in O*NET under Medical and Health Services Managers, that classification supports your petition.
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