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Clinical Research Manager jobs on OPT require employers who understand FDA-regulated trial environments and are willing to sponsor work authorization. Most roles fall under STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, and demand a background in life sciences, public health, or a related clinical field.
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Stanford University’s Department of Dermatology is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) to perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and the coordination of clinical studies. This position is hybrid and requires at least 3 days in the office a week at the Redwood City Campus. In this role, the ACRC will work under the supervision of the principal investigator and the clinical research manager.
Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree with an educational background in medicine and/or scientific field (biological sciences, social sciences, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of a project.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple projects and timelines at one time.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, AI tools such as Claude Code/Cowork, and web-based applications in a previous administrative setting
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections. May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Core Duties:
- Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
- Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
- Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
- Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
- Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
- Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
- Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
- Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.
INTRODUCTION
Stanford University’s Department of Dermatology is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) to perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and the coordination of clinical studies. This position is hybrid and requires at least 3 days in the office a week at the Redwood City Campus. In this role, the ACRC will work under the supervision of the principal investigator and the clinical research manager.
Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree with an educational background in medicine and/or scientific field (biological sciences, social sciences, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of a project.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple projects and timelines at one time.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, AI tools such as Claude Code/Cowork, and web-based applications in a previous administrative setting
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections. May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Core Duties:
- Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
- Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
- Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
- Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
- Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
- Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
- Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
- Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Manager
Target STEM-designated programs
A STEM OPT extension gives you 36 months of total work authorization instead of 12. Clinical Research Manager roles typically qualify when your degree is in biology, public health, or a related life sciences field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early.
Focus on large CROs and pharma companies
Contract research organizations like large pharma sponsors run structured hiring programs and are familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller startups may not have sponsored international hires before, making the process slower and less predictable for time-sensitive OPT situations.
Highlight ICH GCP and regulatory experience upfront
Clinical Research Managers with documented ICH GCP certification and FDA or IRB regulatory experience are harder to replace locally. Framing your specialization around compliance knowledge makes sponsorship feel like a straightforward business decision rather than an immigration favor.
Apply before your OPT end date, not after
H-1B visa cap-subject petitions must be filed for October 1 starts. If your OPT expires mid-year, time your job search to allow for petition prep. Beginning your search at least six months before expiration gives employers enough runway to act.
Address the E-Verify requirement in your application
OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Before investing time in an application, confirm the employer participates. Most large healthcare and pharma companies already do, but smaller sites and academic medical centers sometimes do not.
Quantify your trial management outcomes
Employers weighing OPT sponsorship costs want clear evidence of value. Quantify your impact by citing enrollment rates you improved, protocol deviations you reduced, or sites you managed simultaneously. Concrete metrics lower perceived sponsorship risk considerably.
Clinical Research Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Manager jobs typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Clinical Research Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biology, biochemistry, public health, or biomedical sciences. The extension is tied to your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself, so confirm eligibility with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
How do I find Clinical Research Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Clinical Research Manager roles where employers are open to OPT work authorization. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, which means you can spend weeks applying to roles that won't move forward once your visa status comes up. Searching on Migrate Mate removes that friction.
Can I work as a Clinical Research Manager at an academic medical center on OPT?
Yes, academic medical centers can hire OPT students, but you must confirm they are enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. Academic institutions sometimes have slower HR processes around international hiring, so ask your potential employer directly and early. Some cap-exempt institutions can also sponsor H-1B visas outside the annual lottery.
What happens to my OPT status if my clinical research contract ends between trials?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment in total, and for STEM OPT holders, that drops to 150 days across the full extension period. If your contract-based role ends between studies, that gap counts against your unemployment limit. Having a transition timeline from your employer documented in writing protects you if USCIS ever reviews your authorization period.
Is a Clinical Research Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Clinical Research Manager positions generally qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific or clinical field. However, approval depends on how the employer writes the job description. Roles that mention a broad range of acceptable degrees or do not require a degree in a specific discipline can face USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.