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Research Project Manager jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, making the role a qualifying specialty occupation. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with the option to extend.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Under the guidance of the MCI COO, the Project Manager is responsible for creating project work plans, managing the planning process, and developing business plans or other related deliverables in a time sensitive manner for the support of business development and strategic planning for MCI. Accountable for the coordination of resources, the management of processes, the reporting of progress and the full oversight of the clinical integration activities of MCI and BHSF‘s oncology services during start-up. The Project Manager will also support MCI by analyzing and organizing qualitative and quantitative clinical, financial, operational, and administrative data; supporting various quality assurance, performance measures, process improvement plans, strategic planning and analysis, and projects; and facilitating data requests, analyzing data and developing reports that will help monitor and track project progress and outcomes. In this capacity, may work directly with and take direction from Executive leadership to address and manage various aspects of divisional operations that are assigned. Coordinates projects from front line or directs appropriate staff as applicable. Proactively proposes and develops methodologies to fulfill programmatic needs and reviews with Administrator as needed. Estimated salary range for this position is $69,167.87 - $89,918.23 / year depending on experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts - BA required
- Minimum 3 years of project management related experience required.
- Experience in healthcare required, oncology preferred.
- Master‘s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health preferred.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, report formatting, as well as oral and written presentation of analysis.
- Experience with project planning including the development of project plans and timelines.
- Substantial experience evaluating and enhancing clinical processes preferred.
- Exceptional judgment and discretion in interacting with physicians and senior management on sensitive and confidential issues.
- Proficiency in applications including, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Access and other data management and project management software required.
- Experience working with healthcare systems, physician practices, and electronic health records is desirable.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Under the guidance of the MCI COO, the Project Manager is responsible for creating project work plans, managing the planning process, and developing business plans or other related deliverables in a time sensitive manner for the support of business development and strategic planning for MCI. Accountable for the coordination of resources, the management of processes, the reporting of progress and the full oversight of the clinical integration activities of MCI and BHSF‘s oncology services during start-up. The Project Manager will also support MCI by analyzing and organizing qualitative and quantitative clinical, financial, operational, and administrative data; supporting various quality assurance, performance measures, process improvement plans, strategic planning and analysis, and projects; and facilitating data requests, analyzing data and developing reports that will help monitor and track project progress and outcomes. In this capacity, may work directly with and take direction from Executive leadership to address and manage various aspects of divisional operations that are assigned. Coordinates projects from front line or directs appropriate staff as applicable. Proactively proposes and develops methodologies to fulfill programmatic needs and reviews with Administrator as needed. Estimated salary range for this position is $69,167.87 - $89,918.23 / year depending on experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts - BA required
- Minimum 3 years of project management related experience required.
- Experience in healthcare required, oncology preferred.
- Master‘s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health preferred.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, report formatting, as well as oral and written presentation of analysis.
- Experience with project planning including the development of project plans and timelines.
- Substantial experience evaluating and enhancing clinical processes preferred.
- Exceptional judgment and discretion in interacting with physicians and senior management on sensitive and confidential issues.
- Proficiency in applications including, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Access and other data management and project management software required.
- Experience working with healthcare systems, physician practices, and electronic health records is desirable.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Project Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to research project management duties. A degree in a research-adjacent discipline like public health, life sciences, or social science research methods strengthens your petition more than a general management credential.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9041 before accepting. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your specific worksite location, so mismatches found after signing create filing complications.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for research management roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with documented sponsorship records searchable by role and location, cutting the time you'd otherwise spend screening non-sponsoring organizations.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If your Research Project Manager role spans multiple facilities or field sites, each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel before your start date to prevent compliance gaps.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
O*NET lists the core duties, tools, and knowledge areas tied to research project management. Structuring your resume and interview answers around these documented competencies helps employers frame your petition duties in language USCIS recognizes as specialty occupation work.
Account for cap selection timing in your offer
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so don't assume any fixed registration window. Negotiate a start date with enough buffer for USCIS adjudication, and ask your employer whether they'll file for premium processing to protect your planned start.
H-1B Visa Research Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Research Project Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as public health, life sciences, social science, or a research-focused discipline. The employer documents this requirement in the I-129 petition. Roles framed around administrative coordination rather than substantive research expertise carry greater scrutiny, so your job description should reflect the technical and analytical duties you perform.
What does my employer need to file before I can start?
Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which locks in the prevailing wage and worksite details. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS to request your H-1B status. Neither step can be skipped or reversed in order. USCIS adjudicates the I-129 and grants status for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum.
How do I find Research Project Manager jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history for research and project management roles, so you can focus your applications on organizations with documented filing records. Generic job boards don't distinguish between employers who have sponsored H-1B workers and those who have never filed, which costs significant time during an already pressured job search.
Can my employer use one LCA if I work across multiple research sites?
No. Each worksite where you perform work requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If your role involves regular work at satellite labs, university partners, or field sites not listed on the original LCA, your employer must file additional certifications before you work at those locations. Failing to do so creates compliance violations that can jeopardize your status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research project ends early?
If your position is terminated before your authorized period ends, your H-1B status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the country. A new employer must file a transfer petition with USCIS before or when your grace period expires. H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended, but it is tied to your specific employer and role.