J-1 Visa Clinical Operations Director Jobs

Clinical Operations Director roles in the United States are accessible to experienced healthcare and clinical research professionals through the J-1 Specialist or Research Scholar program categories, both requiring a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Securing a U.S. host employer willing to coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor is the foundation of J-1 sponsorship at this level.

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Overview

Open Jobs6+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type83% On-site
Median Salary$44K
Top LocationRedwood City, CA
Most JobsRevolution Medicines, Inc.

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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$67,000 - $81,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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BeOne Medicines
Summer Internship: US Global Clinical Operations Excellence Innovation & Transformation Intern
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BeOne Medicines
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Summer Internship: US Global Clinical Operations Excellence Innovation & Transformation Intern
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Data Science
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Bachelor's

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Intern, Clinical Supply Chain
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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Intern, Clinical Supply Chain
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
United States
Procurement & Supply Chain
Healthcare Administration
Business Operations
$24/hr - $32/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Asklepios Biopharmaceutical Inc
Intern- Pre-Clinical Manufacturing, Strategic and Technical Services
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Asklepios Biopharmaceutical Inc
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Intern- Pre-Clinical Manufacturing, Strategic and Technical Services
Asklepios Biopharmaceutical Inc
Durham, North Carolina
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Manufacturing Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's
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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Intern, Clinical Operations Execution Optimization
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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
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Intern, Clinical Operations Execution Optimization
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials
Project Management
$67,000 - $81,000/yr
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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Operations Director

Verify your program category before applying

Clinical Operations Directors typically qualify under the J-1 Specialist or Research Scholar categories, not Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance, so confirm your category with the designated sponsor before your host employer commits.

Document your specialized clinical expertise clearly

Your CV must demonstrate senior-level competencies: trial oversight, regulatory submissions, CRO management, and cross-functional team leadership. Designated sponsors evaluate whether your background justifies Specialist or Research Scholar placement, so vague credentials slow DS-2019 approval significantly.

Search roles on Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned employers

Not every clinical operations posting comes from an employer open to J-1 host arrangements. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship context, so you're targeting organizations that have already navigated exchange visitor hosting rather than starting cold.

Confirm the host employer will sign your training plan

Your designated sponsor requires a signed training plan detailing your objectives, supervision structure, and duration. Raise this in early conversations with prospective employers so compliance obligations don't surface as surprises after an offer is extended.

Check whether the two-year home residency requirement applies

If your J-1 funding comes from a government or international organization, or if your home country lists clinical operations on its skills list, you may face a two-year return requirement before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Identify your exposure before accepting an offer.

Align your J-1 duration with the project or program timeline

J-1 Research Scholar and Specialist programs have maximum durations set by USCIS and your designated sponsor. Map your program length to your host employer's clinical initiative timeline upfront so extensions, if needed, can be initiated before your DS-2019 expires.

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Clinical Operations Director J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Operations Director role?

Most Clinical Operations Directors qualify under the J-1 Specialist or Research Scholar categories. Specialist applies when you bring expertise in a specific occupational field and are placed with a host for knowledge exchange. Research Scholar fits roles tied to clinical research programs at academic medical centers or research institutes. Intern and Trainee categories are reserved for students or early-career professionals and don't apply at the director level.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?

The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE, not the hiring employer. Your host employer arranges your placement and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status throughout the program.

How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Clinical Operations Director?

Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers open to J-1 host arrangements in clinical operations. Many healthcare systems and contract research organizations have existing relationships with designated sponsors, but that information isn't always visible on standard job postings, so filtering by sponsorship alignment saves significant time in your search.

Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Operations Directors?

It depends on your funding source and home country. If your J-1 exchange is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country includes clinical operations on its exchange visitor skills list, you'll face a two-year home residency requirement before you can apply for H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visas. A State Department waiver may be available in some circumstances, but it requires a separate application process.

What documents does a designated sponsor need to issue the DS-2019 for this role?

Designated sponsors typically require a detailed CV demonstrating senior clinical operations experience, a signed training plan from the host employer outlining your program objectives and supervision, proof of English proficiency, evidence of adequate health insurance, and documentation showing you have sufficient financial support. The host employer's commitment to signing the training plan is often the longest lead-time item, so secure that agreement early in the process.

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