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Senior Clinical Project Manager roles in the United States are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the clinical or pharmaceutical employer serves as your host site.
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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
Requisition Details
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Clinical Project Manager
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Reformat your CV to emphasize GCP certification, therapeutic area expertise, and protocol management experience. U.S. clinical employers reviewing J-1 visa Trainee applications expect documentation that maps directly to the training plan your designated sponsor will file.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you hold at least five years of post-degree clinical research experience, the Research Scholar category may apply. Trainee status suits earlier-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of experience outside the United States.
Target host employers with active IRB infrastructure
Clinical sites running FDA-regulated trials already manage compliance documentation, making them more familiar with DS-2019 host obligations. Filter your search toward contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and sponsors with ongoing Phase II or III programs.
Search verified J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers listing Senior Clinical Project Manager positions that align with J-1 host requirements, so you're not cold-applying to sites unfamiliar with the designated sponsor model or DS-2019 obligations.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
J-1 Research Scholar and some Trainee placements carry a two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Clarify with your designated sponsor whether your funding source or country of nationality triggers this obligation before accepting an offer.
Prepare your training plan documentation before offer stage
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision structure, and clinical milestones. Draft this with your prospective host employer before the DS-2019 is issued, as incomplete plans delay the application process with USCIS.
Senior Clinical Project Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Clinical Project Manager?
Most Senior Clinical Project Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers degree-holding professionals with at least one year of relevant experience outside the United States. If your role involves directing clinical research at an academic institution rather than managing sponsored trials commercially, the Research Scholar category may be more appropriate. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your qualifications and the host site's program structure.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role - the employer or someone else?
The clinical employer is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The employer provides the training environment and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor holds the legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status throughout the placement.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to clinical project managers on J-1?
It depends on three factors: your country of nationality, your source of funding, and your J-1 category. Placements funded by your home government or the U.S. government, and those in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, typically trigger the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). You should confirm this with your designated sponsor before committing to a host employer, because it affects your ability to change status or apply for an immigrant visa afterward.
How do I find U.S. clinical employers familiar with J-1 host obligations?
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Clinical Project Manager roles posted by employers with documented experience hosting international professionals. Many clinical sites have worked with designated sponsors before but don't advertise it. Focusing on contract research organizations and academic medical centers with active IND or IND-exempt trial portfolios increases your likelihood of finding hosts already equipped to complete DS-2019 co-signature requirements.
Can I extend my J-1 status if the clinical trial runs longer than expected?
J-1 Trainee status is capped at 18 months, extendable to 24 months under certain conditions approved by your designated sponsor. Research Scholar status allows up to five years with possible extensions. Extensions require your designated sponsor to issue an updated DS-2019 before your current status expires, and the host employer must document that the extended training objectives remain consistent with the original program plan. Plan ahead, as extensions are not automatic.