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Experienced Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business, engineering, or information systems. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Description
Experienced Project Manager - Full-Service Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives. Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health
We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job Responsibilities
The position provides customer focused leadership in managing and delivering the operational and financial aspects of one or more clinical projects from proposal development to final deliverables and ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to full scope, multiple protocol projects and/or global projects across various phases and functional areas with limited interaction from supervisor. May oversee less experienced Project Managers (PMs) and have line management responsibilities.
Project Leadership and Delivery:
Manages a project as Project Manager overseeing interdisciplinary clinical research programs ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
Acts as primary liaison between the Company and the Customer to ensure project launch, conduct, and closeout according to the Customer’s and the Company's contractual agreement.
Leads clinical team to ensure quality, timelines and budget management.
Accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects.
Accountable for all project deliverables for assigned projects and/or project regions.
Coordinates activities and deliverables of all project conduct partners and proactively identifies and manages issues.
Reporting and Communication:
Accountable for maintenance of project information on a variety of databases and systems.
Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking/analysis tools.
Responsible for project management components of inspection readiness for all aspects of the project conduct, including Trial Master Files.
Provides oversight for development and implementation of project plans in accordance with Controlled Documents.
Independently prepares, coordinates, and presents project material at internal and external meetings.
Directs the activities of assigned Project Support staff; line manages and mentors other project management team members and clinical staff; facilitates team building and communication.
Prepares project management reports for clients and management.
Implements resource strategies to achieve project goals.
* Develops contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery of project goals.
Business Development
Participates in bid defense meetings where presented as potential project manager/director.
Develops strong relationships with current clients to generate new and/or add-on business for the future.
* Keeps a current awareness of business unit’s and assigned projects’ therapeutic environment and drug development trends.
Management:
May train and support new Project Managers. Facilitates team training in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements, including therapeutic, protocol specific, and process training.
May be required to line manage other project management team members and clinical monitoring staff.
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, drug development process and clinical monitoring procedures.
Clinical research organization (CRO) and relevant therapeutic experience preferred.
Strong ability to manage time and work independently.
Ability to embrace new technologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken.
Flexibility and the ability to mentor and manage new staff and to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$114,000.00 - $210,900.00
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Experienced Project Manager
Align your degree to the role
H-1B approval for project management hinges on demonstrating a direct relationship between your degree field and the specific role. A general business or engineering degree typically satisfies specialty occupation requirements, but a liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for project management roles. Companies with consistent LCA history are already familiar with the process, reducing the risk of a rescinded offer mid-petition.
Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B filing history for project management positions. Filtering by employers who have sponsored this role before puts you in front of hiring managers who already understand the process.
Negotiate an offer before the March registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year. Have your offer letter finalized before that window so your employer can register you in time. A delayed offer means waiting a full year for the next lottery cycle.
Confirm your role meets the O*NET specialty occupation standard
Project Manager roles span a wide range of job codes. Check O*NET to confirm your specific title and duties align with a job zone that requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, not just generalized management experience.
Request employer-paid premium processing upfront
USCIS offers premium processing for expedited petition review. Negotiate for your employer to cover this during the offer stage, before you sign, since it can significantly compress the timeline between petition filing and a decision.
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Find Experienced Project Manager JobsExperienced Project Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. A Project Manager role tied to a technical domain like IT, construction engineering, or healthcare systems is more defensible than a generalist management title. Your employer's job description and the degree requirement they list both matter significantly.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Project Manager roles before?
Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history for specific job titles, so you can see which companies have gone through the H-1B process for project management positions rather than guessing based on company size or industry. This is more reliable than simply targeting large corporations, since many Fortune 500 companies have inconsistent sponsorship practices by department.
What happens to my H-1B status if my project ends and my employer terminates my role?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date of termination, during which you can seek a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. The new employer must file before the grace period expires for you to maintain lawful status. If you're on a project-based contract, build this contingency into your job search timeline before your current assignment ends.
Can a staffing or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B for a Project Manager placement?
Yes, but USCIS applies additional scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The staffing firm must demonstrate it controls your day-to-day work and that a bona fide employer-employee relationship exists, even when you're placed at a client site. End-client letters confirming the project scope and your role are frequently required to support the petition.
Does PMP certification or a master's degree improve my H-1B approval odds as a Project Manager?
A master's degree in a relevant field strengthens the specialty occupation argument and also makes you eligible for the advanced degree exemption, which gives you two lottery chances instead of one. PMP certification alone doesn't substitute for a qualifying degree in USCIS's evaluation, but it reinforces the employer's job description by showing the role demands advanced professional knowledge.
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