H-1B Visa Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs
Senior Clinical Trial Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or related field. Sponsors must file an LCA with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS, and most large CROs and pharma companies have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines for this role.
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Location:
New York, NY
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627622-202
Sr Trial Counsel - LM07IE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant, demonstrated trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Trial Counsel will have the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial and will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation.
As a Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative team of experienced litigators handling complex litigation and high exposure cases. In this position the attorney will report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
- Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
- Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
- Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers.
- Mentor and coach staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required.
- Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
- Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
- Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Strong computer and technological skills.
- Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
- Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
- Demonstrate Expense discipline.
- Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
- Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
- Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$138,800 - $208,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
Location:
New York, NY
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627622-202
Sr Trial Counsel - LM07IE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant, demonstrated trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Trial Counsel will have the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial and will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation.
As a Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative team of experienced litigators handling complex litigation and high exposure cases. In this position the attorney will report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
- Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
- Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
- Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers.
- Mentor and coach staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required.
- Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
- Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
- Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Strong computer and technological skills.
- Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
- Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
- Demonstrate Expense discipline.
- Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
- Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
- Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$138,800 - $208,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to clinical trial management. A degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or public health maps cleanly. A business or unrelated degree needs a credential evaluation and a strong employer justification letter.
Target CROs with active LCA filings
Contract research organizations file LCAs for Senior CTM roles year-round, not just during cap season. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has certified LCAs under SOC code 11-9121 before applying. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history.
Verify therapeutic area alignment before applying
Sponsors writing your specialty occupation letter will cite your therapeutic area expertise as core to the role. Mismatches between your trial experience and the sponsor's pipeline slow adjudication and invite RFEs. Target companies whose active trials match your documented protocol experience.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, cutting the adjudication window to 15 business days. For Senior CTM roles, where trial start dates are fixed, ask the employer to include premium processing in the offer before countersigning.
Confirm the employer's prevailing wage tier before accepting
DOL assigns prevailing wages to Senior CTM roles by geography and experience level. The OFLC Wage Search shows Level III and Level IV wages for SOC 11-9121 in your metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, or USCIS will issue an RFE.
Document your clinical trial oversight record precisely
USCIS scrutinizes Senior CTM petitions for evidence you held budget authority, vendor oversight, and protocol deviation management, not just site monitoring. Collect performance reviews, org charts, and trial completion certificates that show scope of responsibility before your employer drafts the support letter.
H-1B Visa Senior Clinical Trial Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Clinical Trial Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently classifies Senior Clinical Trial Manager as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or directly related field. O*NET lists the position under SOC code 11-9121 with a Job Zone 4 education requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Clinical Trial Manager roles?
Large contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and academic medical centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Senior CTM positions. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation so you're only targeting companies that have already gone through the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new clinical trial employer mid-study?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition, and you can begin working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The challenge for CTMs is trial continuity: your new employer's LCA must cover the same or a substantially similar role.
What happens to my H-1B if my sponsor terminates a trial and eliminates my position?
If your employer terminates you, your H-1B status ends and USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. The employer is also obligated to pay your return transportation costs. Acting quickly matters: file an H-1B transfer petition with a new employer before the 60-day window closes to preserve your work authorization.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Senior Clinical Trial Manager positions at hospitals or universities?
Not always. Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution, and universities themselves, are cap-exempt under INA Section 214(g)(5). If a CRO or pharma company places you at a qualifying cap-exempt site, you may also qualify for cap-exempt status. Confirm the employer's cap status with USCIS guidance before assuming lottery exposure applies to your situation.