J-1 Visa Clinical Informatics Specialist Jobs
Clinical Informatics Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category. These exchange positions sit at the intersection of healthcare systems and data infrastructure, making U.S. host organizations in hospital networks and health tech a natural fit for qualified candidates.
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Medpace is expanding a new Clinical Informatics team and is looking for qualified students to support this team. Our interns work directly with our analysts to develop operational solutions spanning data analytics, visualization, and accessibility. These solutions are launched for Clinical and Medical Operations teams at Medpace who work directly with sponsors and sites leading and participating in clinical trials for pharmaceutical development. These data products increase operational efficiency and can be categorized into either custom- or enterprise-wide solutions. Interns will work hand-in-hand with our software engineering team to bring these solutions to production. Interested candidates should at least have introductory experience in R or Python programming. Preference will be given to candidates with additional experience in (i) SQL, (ii) application development in Shiny or Streamlit, or (iii) dashboard development in PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire. Interns will have daily programming responsibilities in R, Python, and SQL (project-specific). They will be trained on Medpace’s relational database architecture to effectively query and wrangle data. Interns will be expected to support the development of innovative web applications to help operational teams process, analyze, and visualize data. The Clinical Informatics team are looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are able to work effectively in international settings, and are flexible to support the development of this new team. If you are an individual with a background in data science, informatics, or clinical analytics, please review the following career opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in analysts’ evaluation of data needs for assigned projects;
- Work alongside analysts to contribute innovative data products;
- Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of actions for query, wrangling, analysis, and reporting;
- Contribute to algorithm development for descriptive, classification, and predictive operational purposes; and
- Support departmental process improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment in Bachelor’s program for informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, or related field;
- Analytical thinker with great attention to detail;
- Ability to work effectively on a sprint schedule;
- Strong verbal communication skills;
- Programming experience in R or Python;
- Clinical research experience is preferred;
- Experience building web applications is preferred (with either Shiny or Streamlit); and
- Experience building dashboards is preferred (with either PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire).
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
We are hiring all levels of experience for our internship. Candidates in Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral programs are encouraged to apply. Interns will be required to work full-time, in-person hours during the applied semester.
Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Cincinnati Perks
- Cincinnati Campus Overview
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
INTRODUCTION
Medpace is expanding a new Clinical Informatics team and is looking for qualified students to support this team. Our interns work directly with our analysts to develop operational solutions spanning data analytics, visualization, and accessibility. These solutions are launched for Clinical and Medical Operations teams at Medpace who work directly with sponsors and sites leading and participating in clinical trials for pharmaceutical development. These data products increase operational efficiency and can be categorized into either custom- or enterprise-wide solutions. Interns will work hand-in-hand with our software engineering team to bring these solutions to production. Interested candidates should at least have introductory experience in R or Python programming. Preference will be given to candidates with additional experience in (i) SQL, (ii) application development in Shiny or Streamlit, or (iii) dashboard development in PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire. Interns will have daily programming responsibilities in R, Python, and SQL (project-specific). They will be trained on Medpace’s relational database architecture to effectively query and wrangle data. Interns will be expected to support the development of innovative web applications to help operational teams process, analyze, and visualize data. The Clinical Informatics team are looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are able to work effectively in international settings, and are flexible to support the development of this new team. If you are an individual with a background in data science, informatics, or clinical analytics, please review the following career opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in analysts’ evaluation of data needs for assigned projects;
- Work alongside analysts to contribute innovative data products;
- Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of actions for query, wrangling, analysis, and reporting;
- Contribute to algorithm development for descriptive, classification, and predictive operational purposes; and
- Support departmental process improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment in Bachelor’s program for informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, or related field;
- Analytical thinker with great attention to detail;
- Ability to work effectively on a sprint schedule;
- Strong verbal communication skills;
- Programming experience in R or Python;
- Clinical research experience is preferred;
- Experience building web applications is preferred (with either Shiny or Streamlit); and
- Experience building dashboards is preferred (with either PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire).
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
We are hiring all levels of experience for our internship. Candidates in Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral programs are encouraged to apply. Interns will be required to work full-time, in-person hours during the applied semester.
Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Cincinnati Perks
- Cincinnati Campus Overview
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Informatics Specialist
Align your credentials with Specialist category requirements
The J-1 Specialist category requires recognized expertise in your field, typically demonstrated through advanced degrees, publications, or five or more years of clinical informatics experience. Gather documentation of EHR implementation projects, interoperability work, or FHIR standards experience before applying.
Target host organizations with active DS-2019 infrastructure
Hospitals, academic medical centers, and health IT research institutes that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before already have DS-2019 workflows in place. Prioritize organizations with established informatics departments over general IT shops unfamiliar with the designated sponsor relationship.
Search Migrate Mate to identify J-1-aligned informatics roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Clinical Informatics Specialist positions at U.S. employers open to exchange visitors. The platform surfaces host organizations actively recruiting international professionals, saving you from cold-applying to employers with no J-1 experience.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Specialist placements trigger a two-year home country residency requirement, particularly if your government funded your training. Confirm your eligibility status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since a waiver process through USCIS takes additional time.
Build a training plan that maps to clinical informatics deliverables
Your designated sponsor needs a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Draft one that ties specific milestones, such as EHR configuration, clinical decision support rule development, or HL7 integration, to a realistic timeline your host employer can sign.
Clarify host employer obligations before the offer stage
Your host employer must sign the training plan, provide adequate facilities, and cooperate with the designated sponsor's monitoring requirements. Raise these obligations during negotiations so both parties understand what compliance looks like before you accept the position.
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Find Clinical Informatics Specialist JobsClinical Informatics Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Informatics Specialist role?
Most Clinical Informatics Specialists enter under the J-1 Specialist category, which covers professionals with expertise in fields outside the standard Trainee or Research Scholar tracks. If your role is embedded in a university health system with a research component, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category based on your placement and qualifications.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university with sponsoring authority issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The hospital, health system, or health IT company where you work is your host organization, and it cooperates with the designated sponsor but is not the visa sponsor itself.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Clinical Informatics Specialists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Informatics Specialist roles at U.S. organizations that have indicated openness to J-1 exchange visitors. Because J-1 hosting requires an employer to sign a training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor, targeting organizations that already understand that process significantly increases your chances of a successful placement.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to clinical informatics positions?
It depends on your country of nationality, your funding source, and whether your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. Informatics professionals from some countries or those funded by government grants may be subject to the requirement. USCIS processes hardship and no-objection waivers, but the process adds months to your timeline, so confirm your status before accepting an offer.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching a host employer?
Compile evidence of your clinical informatics expertise: advanced degree transcripts, certifications such as CPHIMS or CAHIMS, and project documentation showing EHR implementation, clinical decision support, or interoperability work. Your designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan tied to specific deliverables, so having a draft ready demonstrates to host employers that you understand the J-1 process and can move quickly once an offer is made.
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