OPT Clinical Operations Manager Jobs
Clinical Operations Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in clinical research, public health, or biomedical sciences. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in biotech, CROs, and hospital systems regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position.
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As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Operations Manager
Target contract research organizations early
CROs like ICON, PRA Health Sciences, and Syneos Health hire Clinical Operations Managers at scale and have established immigration infrastructure. These employers process H-1B sponsorships regularly, making OPT-to-H-1B transitions more straightforward than at smaller sponsors.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Operations Manager roles typically fall under STEM OPT when your degree is in biomedical engineering, public health, or life sciences. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to ensure you can file the 24-month extension.
Lead with clinical trial experience on your resume
Employers prioritize candidates with hands-on trial management exposure. Quantify your experience with protocol deviations managed, sites overseen, or timelines delivered. Concrete metrics signal operational readiness and reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring a visa for early-career candidates.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise sponsorship directly during the second or final interview round. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for Clinical Operations Managers previously. Companies with a track record are far more likely to commit than those encountering the question for the first time.
Pursue clinical project coordinator roles as a stepping stone
If manager-level roles feel out of reach on OPT, coordinator positions at the same organization build the site management and regulatory experience needed to move up. Many OPT students reach manager title within two to three years, well within STEM OPT coverage.
Get ICH-GCP certified before you start applying
ICH Good Clinical Practice certification is a baseline credential in clinical operations. Listing it on your resume signals compliance awareness to hiring managers and reduces onboarding friction for employers weighing whether to invest in sponsoring an international candidate.
Clinical Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Operations Manager roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Clinical Operations Manager positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, public health, epidemiology, or life sciences. The role itself must also meet the STEM OPT employer reporting requirements, including a formal training plan submitted through your DSO. Confirm your CIP code qualifies before accepting an offer.
How much OPT time do I realistically have to find a Clinical Operations Manager role?
You have 12 months of standard OPT, plus up to 24 additional months if your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months total. Clinical operations hiring cycles can run eight to twelve weeks from application to offer, so beginning your search three to four months before your current authorization expires is a practical minimum.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Contract research organizations, large biotech companies, academic medical centers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Operations Managers most consistently. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and established processes. Smaller startups and early-stage CROs may be willing but often lack the infrastructure to move quickly through the sponsorship process.
Where can I find Clinical Operations Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for employers open to sponsoring work visas. Browsing Clinical Operations Manager roles on Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities at companies already familiar with OPT work authorization, which significantly reduces the friction of having the sponsorship conversation early in the process.
Can I work as a Clinical Operations Manager on OPT if my degree is in public health rather than clinical research?
Yes. A public health degree from a STEM-designated program qualifies for both standard and STEM OPT, and most employers view it as directly relevant to clinical operations. The specialty occupation analysis for H-1B purposes also accepts public health as a qualifying field for this role, since the work requires a theoretical foundation in research methodology and regulatory compliance.