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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Clinical Trial Coordinator
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Clinical Trial Coordinator
Fortrea
Durham, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Clinical Trial Billing Coordinator
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Clinical Trial Billing Coordinator
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, Connecticut
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Medical Coding & Billing
Clinical Trials
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Clinical Trial Coordinator
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Clinical Trial Coordinator
Obsidian Therapeutics
Bedford, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Science
$81k - $99k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Clinical Trial Assistant Project Manager
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Clinical Trial Assistant Project Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
Somerville, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Clinical Trials
$63k - $103k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$67k - $81k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Tips 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.