J-1 Visa Clinical Manager Jobs
Clinical Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your background and host organization. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 that authorizes your exchange, and some placements carry a two-year home residency requirement.
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Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full or part-time, office-based Clinical Trial Intern to join our Clinical Operations team. This internship will provide you with insight on the day-to-day responsibilities of a Project Coordinator. You will receive hands-on training and support various clinical trial management projects. We are seeking intern candidates who are wishing to pursue a career in Clinical Research, with the ability to work during the Summer and/or Fall semester of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day project support activities - maintenance of project-related files, corresponding with study teams, etc;
- Perform administrative duties in conformity with company policies and procedures;
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, provide meeting minutes;
- Maintain databases/project specific status reports;
- Support filing and quality control reviews of our internal regulatory filing system;
- Manage study supplies; and
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science field with graduation date in Summer or Winter 2026;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office; and
- Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office.
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
Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full or part-time, office-based Clinical Trial Intern to join our Clinical Operations team. This internship will provide you with insight on the day-to-day responsibilities of a Project Coordinator. You will receive hands-on training and support various clinical trial management projects. We are seeking intern candidates who are wishing to pursue a career in Clinical Research, with the ability to work during the Summer and/or Fall semester of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day project support activities - maintenance of project-related files, corresponding with study teams, etc;
- Perform administrative duties in conformity with company policies and procedures;
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, provide meeting minutes;
- Maintain databases/project specific status reports;
- Support filing and quality control reviews of our internal regulatory filing system;
- Manage study supplies; and
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science field with graduation date in Summer or Winter 2026;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office; and
- Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office.
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 Manager
Verify your DS-2019 category early
Clinical Manager roles typically qualify under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or Research Scholar for those in academic medical settings. Confirm your category before applying so your training plan reflects the correct program.
Document clinical leadership competencies specifically
Your credentials packet should include evidence of staff supervision, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance work. Designated sponsors assess whether your prior experience justifies a management-level training plan, not just clinical hours.
Target host organizations with existing DS-2019 infrastructure
Hospitals and health systems that routinely host J-1 trainees already have agreements with designated sponsors and understand training plan requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Manager openings at employers with active J-1 hosting history.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Clinical Manager J-1 placements funded by a foreign government or in a field on DOL's Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Build a training plan that satisfies sponsor review
Your designated sponsor must approve a written training plan before issuing the DS-2019. The plan must show measurable, phase-based learning objectives tied to clinical operations management, not just day-to-day job duties.
Align your offer letter language with J-1 program rules
The host employer's offer letter must frame the role as a structured exchange experience, not permanent employment. USCIS and your designated sponsor will scrutinize whether the position provides substantive skill transfer rather than filling a staffing gap.
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Find Clinical Manager JobsClinical Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Manager role?
Most Clinical Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-degree experience outside the U.S. If the role is based at a university hospital or research institution and involves advancing clinical research leadership skills, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host organization's profile.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring hospital or health system. The employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, monitors compliance throughout your program, and serves as your primary point of contact with the State Department.
How can I find Clinical Manager roles open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Not all Clinical Manager postings specify J-1 eligibility, which makes targeted searching difficult through general job boards. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. employers with documented J-1 hosting activity, so you can focus your applications on health systems already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements rather than educating employers from scratch.
Does a Clinical Manager J-1 placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List status. If your exchange is funded by your home government or by a U.S. government program, or if your clinical management specialty appears on DOL's Skills List for your country, the two-year requirement applies. This bars you from changing to H-1B or permanent resident status until you fulfill or obtain a waiver of that requirement.
What does the training plan need to cover for a Clinical Manager J-1 application?
The training plan must outline specific, time-bound learning objectives organized into phases, each tied to a distinct clinical management competency such as staffing oversight, compliance management, or quality improvement. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy your designated sponsor's review. The plan must demonstrate that you're acquiring transferable skills you'll bring back to your home country, not simply performing routine managerial tasks for the host employer.
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