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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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As a Senior Analyst you will partner closely with product leaders and analytics teams to translate complex business requirements, dependencies and cross-functional data needs into clear deliverables for successful upstream readiness of clinical and customer initiatives. This position is suited for an early-career professional with foundational exposure to healthcare data and analytics concepts based on structured data environments, rules-based platforms in an Agile delivery environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and technology stakeholders to support execution of clinical and customer initiatives
- Assist in translating business objectives into structured requirements, dependencies, and execution artifacts
- Support identification and tracking of upstream data needs, source systems, and readiness required for downstream analytic activities
- Coordinate with engineering and data partners to maintain shared understanding of scope, timing, and dependencies
- Maintain organized documentation supporting governance, traceability, and delivery readiness
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and assist with backlog organization, requirement clarification, and execution tracking
- Prepare structured summaries, materials, and internal status updates for stakeholders
- Operate effectively within a complex, matrixed healthcare environment with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Qualifications
- 3+ years' of relevant experience in healthcare analytics, data analysis and technology product support
- Understanding of healthcare data and analytics concepts
- Intermediate experience with SQL and structured data environments
- Experience with enterprise analytics, workflow coordination, data dependencies and rules-based platforms
- Understanding of Agile & SDLC concepts in a delivery setting
- Exposure to product, care management and/or healthcare engagement initiatives
- Experience with requirement tracking
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 68,000 - 113,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Summary
As a Senior Analyst you will partner closely with product leaders and analytics teams to translate complex business requirements, dependencies and cross-functional data needs into clear deliverables for successful upstream readiness of clinical and customer initiatives. This position is suited for an early-career professional with foundational exposure to healthcare data and analytics concepts based on structured data environments, rules-based platforms in an Agile delivery environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and technology stakeholders to support execution of clinical and customer initiatives
- Assist in translating business objectives into structured requirements, dependencies, and execution artifacts
- Support identification and tracking of upstream data needs, source systems, and readiness required for downstream analytic activities
- Coordinate with engineering and data partners to maintain shared understanding of scope, timing, and dependencies
- Maintain organized documentation supporting governance, traceability, and delivery readiness
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and assist with backlog organization, requirement clarification, and execution tracking
- Prepare structured summaries, materials, and internal status updates for stakeholders
- Operate effectively within a complex, matrixed healthcare environment with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Qualifications
- 3+ years' of relevant experience in healthcare analytics, data analysis and technology product support
- Understanding of healthcare data and analytics concepts
- Intermediate experience with SQL and structured data environments
- Experience with enterprise analytics, workflow coordination, data dependencies and rules-based platforms
- Understanding of Agile & SDLC concepts in a delivery setting
- Exposure to product, care management and/or healthcare engagement initiatives
- Experience with requirement tracking
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 68,000 - 113,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT 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.
Clinical Data Management OPT: Frequently 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.