OPT Clinical Trial Associate Jobs
Clinical Trial Associate jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in life sciences, public health, or biomedical fields. Most CTA roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in pharma, biotech, and CROs actively hire for this entry-level research operations role.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Senior Associate, Trial Disclosure will be responsible for providing writing support to clinical trial registration and results postings including scientific study results and or protocol/results lay summaries and meeting required deadlines. Also responsible for the planning and execution of clinical drug trial registrations per the applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Associate, Trial Disclosure Associate will also support Agency Disclosure activities, companywide Redaction/Anonymization of clinical documents for public disclosure and Access To Data processes.
Responsibilities
- Completes writing activities to assist in ensuring timely disclosure of accurate, consistent, aligned and complete information globally.
- Provides medical writing expertise for multiple compounds and/or projects within a therapeutic area.
- Operationalizes changes in regulatory requirements via participation in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/processes, creating efficiency improvements/system automation and communication and training activities.
- Communicates deliverables, writing process and timelines effectively across functional areas and within department to accomplish project objectives.
- Coordinates the review, approval, and other appropriate functions involved with the registration and writing of clinical trial results public postings and Agency Disclosure activities.
- Accountable for completing the assigned studies within established timelines and with an appropriate quality level. Held accountable for driving writing projects and registration activities to timely completion.
- Identifies conflicts and resolves or elevates them to management to ensure resolution.
- Provides writing support for unique registrations to global registries or websites, includes non-interventional safety studies.
- Writes scientific study results and/or protocol/result lay summaries to registries and websites for multiple therapeutic areas with more complex study designs per global registry requirements.
- Supports anonymization of Protected Personal Data (PPD) and redaction of Commercially Confidential Information (CCI) in clinical documents for submission to and public release by regulatory agencies.
- Supports companywide Redaction/Anonymization of clinical documents for public disclosure and Access To Data processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in a health or biological science field.
- 3-4 years experience in clinical trial registries, regulatory agency transparency or drug development with a clinical research, quality or regulatory background.
- Relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia preferred; American Medical Writing Association (AMWA) certification or other is preferred, with a specialty in Editing/Writing or Pharmaceutical. 1-3 years of writing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of generally accepted project management practices. Demonstrated success in managing broad scope projects involving cross-functional teamwork.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization, planning, execution, and team leadership skills are required. Relationship management, communication ability, influencing skills required.
- Ability to successfully operate in an international environment and experience building effective working relationships across geographic locations.
- Working knowledge of registration / results / lay summary / agency disclosure requirements.
- Experienced in working in Excel, Word and other systems.
- Ability to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audience.
- Superior attention to detail. Ability to independently prioritize daily responsibilities and meet deadlines. Strong working knowledge of global registration / results / lay summary / agency disclosure requirements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Senior Associate, Trial Disclosure will be responsible for providing writing support to clinical trial registration and results postings including scientific study results and or protocol/results lay summaries and meeting required deadlines. Also responsible for the planning and execution of clinical drug trial registrations per the applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Associate, Trial Disclosure Associate will also support Agency Disclosure activities, companywide Redaction/Anonymization of clinical documents for public disclosure and Access To Data processes.
Responsibilities
- Completes writing activities to assist in ensuring timely disclosure of accurate, consistent, aligned and complete information globally.
- Provides medical writing expertise for multiple compounds and/or projects within a therapeutic area.
- Operationalizes changes in regulatory requirements via participation in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/processes, creating efficiency improvements/system automation and communication and training activities.
- Communicates deliverables, writing process and timelines effectively across functional areas and within department to accomplish project objectives.
- Coordinates the review, approval, and other appropriate functions involved with the registration and writing of clinical trial results public postings and Agency Disclosure activities.
- Accountable for completing the assigned studies within established timelines and with an appropriate quality level. Held accountable for driving writing projects and registration activities to timely completion.
- Identifies conflicts and resolves or elevates them to management to ensure resolution.
- Provides writing support for unique registrations to global registries or websites, includes non-interventional safety studies.
- Writes scientific study results and/or protocol/result lay summaries to registries and websites for multiple therapeutic areas with more complex study designs per global registry requirements.
- Supports anonymization of Protected Personal Data (PPD) and redaction of Commercially Confidential Information (CCI) in clinical documents for submission to and public release by regulatory agencies.
- Supports companywide Redaction/Anonymization of clinical documents for public disclosure and Access To Data processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in a health or biological science field.
- 3-4 years experience in clinical trial registries, regulatory agency transparency or drug development with a clinical research, quality or regulatory background.
- Relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia preferred; American Medical Writing Association (AMWA) certification or other is preferred, with a specialty in Editing/Writing or Pharmaceutical. 1-3 years of writing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of generally accepted project management practices. Demonstrated success in managing broad scope projects involving cross-functional teamwork.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization, planning, execution, and team leadership skills are required. Relationship management, communication ability, influencing skills required.
- Ability to successfully operate in an international environment and experience building effective working relationships across geographic locations.
- Working knowledge of registration / results / lay summary / agency disclosure requirements.
- Experienced in working in Excel, Word and other systems.
- Ability to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audience.
- Superior attention to detail. Ability to independently prioritize daily responsibilities and meet deadlines. Strong working knowledge of global registration / results / lay summary / agency disclosure requirements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Associate
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Trial Associate roles typically fall under STEM OPT because they require life sciences, biomedical, or public health degrees. Verify your program CIP code with your DSO before applying, since STEM OPT extension eligibility is determined by your specific degree, not the job title.
Target CROs and mid-size biotech companies
Contract research organizations like Covance, ICON, and Parexel hire CTAs at volume and have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Mid-size biotechs often move faster than large pharma and are more willing to sponsor candidates who demonstrate strong attention to regulatory detail.
Highlight any GCP or clinical research coursework
Good Clinical Practice certification and hands-on experience with clinical data, IRB submissions, or trial monitoring are concrete signals to hiring managers. Even coursework or academic research projects involving human subjects or regulated data strengthen your application significantly over candidates without that background.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in applications
Employers evaluating CTA candidates want to understand your work authorization window upfront. State your OPT start date, STEM extension eligibility, and earliest available start date in your cover letter. Proactively addressing this removes ambiguity and signals maturity in navigating the sponsorship conversation.
Pursue ACRP or SoCRA entry-level certification
The ACRP Associate Clinical Research Professional certification and SoCRA's CCRP credential are recognized by employers hiring at the CTA level. Earning or pursuing one demonstrates commitment to the field and can differentiate you from other OPT candidates who have similar academic backgrounds but no credentials.
Network through clinical research professional associations
Industry associations like ACRP and SoCRA host conferences, webinars, and local chapter events where you can connect directly with CRO and sponsor-side hiring managers. Many CTA openings are filled through referrals before they are posted publicly, making professional community engagement a high-return job search activity.
Clinical Trial Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Trial Associate jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
Most Clinical Trial Associate roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biology, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related life sciences discipline. The eligibility is tied to your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before relying on STEM OPT eligibility in your job search.
Which types of employers hire OPT students as Clinical Trial Associates?
Contract research organizations are the largest source of CTA hiring and tend to have structured onboarding processes that accommodate OPT work authorization. Pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic medical centers also hire at this level. Browse Clinical Trial Associate jobs on Migrate Mate to filter for employers who actively sponsor or hire OPT students in this field.
Can I work as a Clinical Trial Associate on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, pre-completion OPT allows you to work in a role directly related to your degree field before you graduate. A Clinical Trial Associate role typically qualifies if your degree is in a life sciences or health-related field. You can work part-time during the academic year and full-time during breaks, so confirm those restrictions with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I explain OPT work authorization to a clinical research employer?
Be direct and factual. Tell the employer you are authorized to work in the United States on OPT for 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization before needing H-1B sponsorship. Most CROs and pharma companies are familiar with OPT and have sponsored international employees before, so this conversation is rarely a dealbreaker.
What should I look for in a Clinical Trial Associate job posting as an OPT student?
Look for postings that mention visa sponsorship, international candidates welcome, or H-1B sponsorship for qualified applicants. Roles listed under a large CRO or established pharmaceutical company are more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure. Avoid roles at very small startups or principal investigator-run sites where the employer may have no prior experience navigating OPT or future sponsorship requirements.