Clinical Data Management Jobs for OPT Students
Clinical Data Management jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in life sciences, biostatistics, health informatics, or a related field. Many CDM roles at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers actively sponsor H-1B visas, making them a reliable path for extending your time in the U.S. beyond your OPT period.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to ensure appropriateness of gathering, evaluating and entering of clinical data. Responsible for receipt, completeness and accuracy of research as well as departmental data requirements. Monitors data and reports submitted to regulatory agencies so that reporting requirements are met in accordance with established timeframes and is compliant with all regulatory aspects.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in basic sciences or related field.
Experience
2 years in the medical field with experience related to data abstraction, outcomes measurements, public reporting, or regulatory compliance required.
JOB DUTIES
- Gathers, evaluates and enters clinical data to ensure receipt, completeness, and accuracy of research and departmental data requirements.
- Responsible for monitoring of data and reports submitted to regulatory agencies to ensure that reporting requirements of those entities are met in a timely matter.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory aspects, as required, and maintains databases related to these regulatory aspects.
- Develops, prepares and presents reports, charts, graphs and descriptive statistical analysis as required for Program periodic Quality Assurance meetings, Mortality and Morbidity meetings.
- Reviews and provides data, analysis and reports for case reviews upon request in regards with specific outcome measures.
- Provide education to physicians about required data metrics that must be collected.
- Coordinates data collection for both adult and pediatric programs. Checks for completeness of collected data, pulls and cleans the data and provides it in an appropriate format for presentation and review by physicians.
- Collaborates with other departments on behalf of program as content expert. Checks for completeness of collected data, pulls and cleans requested data sets and provides the reports and expertise to requestors for multi-department projects.
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preferred professional experience in oncology abstraction and data management.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to ensure appropriateness of gathering, evaluating and entering of clinical data. Responsible for receipt, completeness and accuracy of research as well as departmental data requirements. Monitors data and reports submitted to regulatory agencies so that reporting requirements are met in accordance with established timeframes and is compliant with all regulatory aspects.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in basic sciences or related field.
Experience
2 years in the medical field with experience related to data abstraction, outcomes measurements, public reporting, or regulatory compliance required.
JOB DUTIES
- Gathers, evaluates and enters clinical data to ensure receipt, completeness, and accuracy of research and departmental data requirements.
- Responsible for monitoring of data and reports submitted to regulatory agencies to ensure that reporting requirements of those entities are met in a timely matter.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory aspects, as required, and maintains databases related to these regulatory aspects.
- Develops, prepares and presents reports, charts, graphs and descriptive statistical analysis as required for Program periodic Quality Assurance meetings, Mortality and Morbidity meetings.
- Reviews and provides data, analysis and reports for case reviews upon request in regards with specific outcome measures.
- Provide education to physicians about required data metrics that must be collected.
- Coordinates data collection for both adult and pediatric programs. Checks for completeness of collected data, pulls and cleans the data and provides it in an appropriate format for presentation and review by physicians.
- Collaborates with other departments on behalf of program as content expert. Checks for completeness of collected data, pulls and cleans requested data sets and provides the reports and expertise to requestors for multi-department projects.
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preferred professional experience in oncology abstraction and data management.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Data Management
Target CROs and pharma companies with established sponsorship track records
Contract research organizations like ICON, Medpace, and Syneos Health regularly hire OPT students into CDM roles and have dedicated immigration support. These employers process high volumes of H-1B petitions annually, making sponsorship a routine part of their hiring.
Get certified in industry-standard clinical data tools
Proficiency in Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, or Veeva Vault EDC makes you a stronger candidate and signals immediate productivity. Employers are far more likely to invest in sponsorship for candidates who can contribute from day one without extensive system training.
Highlight CDISC standards knowledge on your resume
CDASH and SDTM experience is a genuine differentiator in CDM hiring. Candidates who understand FDA submission standards reduce regulatory risk for employers, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your visa when OPT ends.
Track your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility carefully
Degrees in biostatistics, health informatics, and bioinformatics typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming your CIP code with your DSO early gives you a clearer timeline to present to employers during the offer and negotiation stage.
Apply to academic medical centers and NIH-funded research institutions
Universities and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap, meaning sponsorship is available year-round without lottery risk. CDM and clinical research coordinator roles at these employers are worth prioritizing during your OPT job search.
Frame your thesis or capstone project as applied CDM experience
If your graduate research involved data collection protocols, database design, or clinical trial datasets, describe it in employer language. Sponsoring employers want evidence that your academic training maps directly to real-world data management responsibilities they need filled.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Data Management jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, CDM is among the more sponsorship-friendly roles in the life sciences sector. Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for qualified data managers because the role clearly meets the specialty occupation standard, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific or technical field. You can browse OPT-friendly CDM roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with H-1B filing histories.
Does a Clinical Data Management job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. CDM roles themselves don't determine STEM eligibility. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field, such as biostatistics, health informatics, bioinformatics, or computer science, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO, because degrees in general biology or public health sometimes fall outside the qualifying list even when the coursework feels technical.
What degree backgrounds do employers accept for OPT Clinical Data Management positions?
Most entry-level CDM roles accept degrees in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, biostatistics, health informatics, or computer science. Some employers also consider candidates with public health or clinical research degrees if paired with relevant coursework or certification. A background that demonstrates understanding of clinical trial methodology is generally more important than a specific major, though STEM degrees open the door to the OPT extension.
How does cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship benefit OPT students in CDM roles?
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated research facilities can sponsor H-1B visas outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery. For an OPT student in a CDM or clinical research role, this means sponsorship can happen at any point in the year with no lottery risk. If your OPT timeline is tight or you missed the April lottery cycle, targeting cap-exempt academic or nonprofit employers is a practical strategy worth building your search around.
What should I include on my resume to stand out for OPT CDM roles?
Prioritize EDC system experience, CDISC standards knowledge, and any exposure to FDA regulatory submissions or ICH E6 GCP guidelines. If your academic research involved protocol development, data dictionaries, or discrepancy management, include it with specific context. Employers hiring OPT candidates want to see evidence that your background connects directly to the day-to-day responsibilities of data collection, validation, and database lock processes.
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