H-1B Visa Clinical Trial Coordinator Jobs
Clinical Trial Coordinator jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related field, meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. Sponsors file a certified LCA with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition, covering up to three years of authorized status with extension available to six.
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INTRODUCTION
Fortrea is hiring a Clinical Trial Coordinator - Drug Reconciliation! Seeking someone experienced in drug reconciliation, documentation oversight, quality checks and supply tracking. Should be highly proficient in Excel and preferably have IRT and IVRS familiarity.
Job Overview:
- Provides day-to-day support for drug reconciliation for both blinded and unblinded studies.
- Serves as point of contact and key escalation point for Clinical Operations teams for all clinical drug supply reconciliation issues.
- Creates and manages excel trackers for each study to reconcile drug for each site.
- Reviews all the documentation needed for drug reconciliation such as clinical supply return forms, drug accountability logs and drug destruction forms.
- Routinely collaborates with internal Clinical Operations teams and updates Clinical Research Manager responsible for the study.
- Communicates with blinded and unblinded CRA to manage drug reconciliation process. Works closely with monitoring excellence teams.
- Routinely identifies risks and assists with corrective action plans to streamline the process.
- Assists in reviewing IRT/IVRS shipping history to manage the drug reconciliation process.
- In cases where an IRT/IVRS system is not available for a trial, provides logistics support and oversight of clinical supply.
- Maintains supply inventory tracking records where electronic versions are not available and provides training to CRA for drug reconciliation documentation and process.
- Creates database in SharePoint for CRA to enter documentation after final drug return occurs to maintain record for drug reconciliation.
- Reviews and uploads clinical supply return forms from Fisher drug depot in eTMF. Conducts quality checks and communicates with CRA to provide corrected documents and sends back to Fisher to have documents stamped.
- Maintains yearly check in eTMF for drug reconciliation documents.
- Conducts weekly and monthly calls with each study Clinical Research Manager to provide updates on study status and provide support to CRAs in case site has incomplete documentation.
- Provides quality check to CTMS and Veeva vault documentation.
- Creates country memo after the drug reconciliation is finalized and all the documentation is reviewed and filed in eTMF.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University/College degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriate accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology).
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience
- Minimum 0 – 2 + years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Working knowledge of ICH, RA, IRB/IEC, and other applicable regulations/guidelines.
- Demonstrated basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
- Target Pay Range: $55-65K (hourly role)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Coordinator
Align your degree to CRO job postings
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and the CTC role. Cross-reference your transcript against each job description to confirm the employer lists a specific life sciences degree as required, not merely preferred.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Clinical Research Coordinator SOC code before negotiations so you know the minimum your certified LCA must reflect.
Find sponsors with active H-1B LCA filings using Migrate Mate
Target sponsors with verified LCA filing history in clinical research. Migrate Mate shows employers with documented H-1B sponsorship activity for life sciences roles, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your CTC role involves rotating across multiple trial sites or hospitals, each physical worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your prospective employer early so multi-site placements don't stall your start date.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation status, the O*NET profile for Clinical Research Coordinators supports your case by showing the role's standard educational requirements and degree-level task complexity.
Request premium processing when trial timelines are fixed
Clinical trials run on strict regulatory calendars. If your study start date or IRB authorization is time-sensitive, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing so USCIS adjudicates your I-129 within the expedited window rather than the standard timeline.
H-1B Visa Clinical Trial Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Trial Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as clinical research, biology, nursing, public health, or a related life science, it qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. The employer must document in the I-129 petition that the degree requirement is a genuine condition of the role, not a general preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Trial Coordinator positions?
Contract research organizations, academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, and hospital research networks are the most active sponsors for CTC roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in life sciences and clinical research on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsoring organizations by role and location.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition as a CTC?
Your employer files a DOL Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets the prevailing rate for your SOC code and worksite, then submits Form I-129 with supporting evidence including your degree transcripts, job description demonstrating specialty occupation duties, and your credential evaluations if your degree was awarded outside the United States.
Can I work at multiple clinical trial sites on a single H-1B?
No. Each physical worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA. If your CTC position involves rotating between trial sites, hospitals, or investigator offices in different locations, your employer must obtain a separate DOL-certified LCA for each site before you begin working there.
How long does H-1B status last for a Clinical Trial Coordinator, and can it be renewed?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval. Your employer can extend it for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition and meet specific criteria under AC21 portability rules.