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Clinical Project Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on your career stage and host organization. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor to issue your DS-2019 before you begin work.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Associate 3 to work in Miami, FL.
Core Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
- Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
- Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
- Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
- Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations. Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
- Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
- Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
- Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
- Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
- Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.
- Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
- Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
- Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
- Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department specific functions:
- Oversees all new referrals to and ongoing clinical practice for the specialty UM Tics, OCD and Related Problems Program and the UM Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence Program. Includes telephone screens of incoming new referral, correspondence, sending intake packets for initial evaluations, scheduling patients in UChart and following up with clinical procedures.
- Oversees clinical operations for the Chair’s clinical practice and referrals to the TAA Center of Excellence (CoE) Research program. Supervises day to day operations of the Chair’s clinic. Coordinates CoE activities including liaison with the national TAA office, and the South Florida chapter. Sets up and implements TAA CoE Tic Talks quarterly to disseminate clinical and research updates to the local and regional community. Participates in phone and video conference meetings in regional and national activities.
- Coordinates and provides support for Chair academic activities including, but not limited to, literature searches, Powerpoint preparations, and manuscript drafts, edits and submission.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Associate 3 to work in Miami, FL.
Core Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
- Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
- Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
- Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
- Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations. Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
- Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
- Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
- Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
- Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
- Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.
- Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
- Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
- Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
- Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department specific functions:
- Oversees all new referrals to and ongoing clinical practice for the specialty UM Tics, OCD and Related Problems Program and the UM Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence Program. Includes telephone screens of incoming new referral, correspondence, sending intake packets for initial evaluations, scheduling patients in UChart and following up with clinical procedures.
- Oversees clinical operations for the Chair’s clinical practice and referrals to the TAA Center of Excellence (CoE) Research program. Supervises day to day operations of the Chair’s clinic. Coordinates CoE activities including liaison with the national TAA office, and the South Florida chapter. Sets up and implements TAA CoE Tic Talks quarterly to disseminate clinical and research updates to the local and regional community. Participates in phone and video conference meetings in regional and national activities.
- Coordinates and provides support for Chair academic activities including, but not limited to, literature searches, Powerpoint preparations, and manuscript drafts, edits and submission.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Project Manager
Align your credentials to Trainee eligibility
J-1 Trainee status requires a degree or professional certificate plus at least one year of relevant experience abroad, or five years of work experience in clinical research. Document your GCP training, regulatory submissions, and protocol management history before applying.
Target host organizations with existing sponsor relationships
Contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and pharmaceutical sponsors that regularly host J-1 Trainees already have relationships with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Roles at these sites move faster because the host knows the DS-2019 process.
Search for J-1 eligible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Project Manager positions at U.S. employers that have hosted international professionals. Narrowing your search this way surfaces roles where J-1 program support is realistic rather than speculative.
Build a training plan before the offer stage
J-1 Trainee applications require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) signed by your host employer. Draft a phase-by-phase skill development outline covering FDA regulatory frameworks, site monitoring, and study closeout so your employer can approve it quickly.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Clinical research positions at government-funded institutions may trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific host and funding source carries this obligation before accepting an offer.
Negotiate host employer support for sponsor fees early
Designated sponsors charge program administration fees that the host employer often covers for professional-level J-1 placements. Raise this during offer negotiation, not after signing, since some smaller CROs treat it as an unexpected cost and delay the sponsor enrollment.
Clinical Project Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Project Manager roles?
Most Clinical Project Managers qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of foreign work experience, or five years of clinical research experience without a degree. Professionals conducting independent clinical trial research at a university or research institute may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. The host organization's affiliation and your career stage determine which category fits.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Project Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and IIE issue the DS-2019 form and oversee program compliance. Your employer acts as the host organization and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor is the legal entity responsible for your J-1 status throughout the placement.
How can I find Clinical Project Manager positions that are realistic for J-1 Trainee placements?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in clinical research, CROs, and academic medical centers that have a track record of hosting international professionals. Filtering by employer type and role narrows your search to organizations already familiar with J-1 program requirements, which significantly reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about the sponsorship structure.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Project Manager J-1 holders?
It can. If your J-1 placement is funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government, or if your country appears on the State Department's Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). This restricts you from changing to H-1B visa or permanent resident status without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
What documentation does a Clinical Project Manager need before a designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019?
You'll need academic transcripts or professional certificates, a detailed resume showing your clinical research experience, a signed DS-7002 Training Plan outlining the skills you'll develop in the U.S., and financial proof of support for the duration of the program. The host employer must also provide a formal letter confirming the placement terms. Sponsors typically need four to six weeks to process the DS-2019 once all documents are submitted.