STEM OPT Research Manager Jobs
Research Manager roles in academia, biotech, and policy organizations regularly qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when the position requires a STEM degree and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your I-983 training plan must map your research responsibilities directly to your degree field to maintain valid work authorization.
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INTRODUCTION
Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to provide leadership and oversight of one large or multiple small clinical research projects. Supervise multiple clinical research staff. Manage clinical research operations, including quality management, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Hire, orient, train, and conduct performance reviews for staff handling research administration activities associated with the conducting of clinical trials. Monitor staffing levels and identify adequate coverage for trial workload across teams of study coordinators.
- Supervise the implementation of and adherence to study protocols. Educate research staff on established policies, processes, and procedures.
- Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials. Develop consent forms for approval by Human Subjects Panel.
- Coordinate new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board for multiple studies. Complete annual reports to Institutional Review Board, CSTA, FDA and other regulatory agencies. Submit Investigational New Drug applications to the FDA as required.
- Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions.
- Provide leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants. Oversee financial resources, as needed, create internal and external budgets for research protocols, assure financial accountability, and serve as primary liaison between sponsor, department accounting, and Research Management Group.
- Lead or chair committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues.
- Engage in high-level outreach and networking opportunities, representing the research program to a variety of internal and external audiences.
- Analyze trends in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials. Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial; track physician compliance.
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Assist with analysis of data and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations.
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Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct intervention and/or testing experience with children and families with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Proficiency in developing and utilizing databases within RedCap.
- Proficiency in use of electronic medical record systems.
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary, patient-centered clinical care, research, and community-based team settings.
- Training in administration and scoring of developmental, cognitive, and autism diagnostic measures.
- Experience in large-scale event planning and management of professional training program logistics, including financial tracking and on-site execution, within academic and healthcare settings.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master's degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated managerial experience.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
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.
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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.
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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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.
COMPENSATION
- The expected pay range for this position is $124,521 – $153,615 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Research Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against STEM OPT's designated list before targeting roles. Research Manager positions in social science or public policy departments may not qualify if your degree CIP code falls outside STEM categories.
Use O*NET to frame your I-983
Pull the Research Manager occupation profile from O*NET and map your training plan's learning objectives directly to the listed knowledge, skills, and tasks. USCIS expects your I-983 to reflect the occupation's defined competencies, not just a job description restatement.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before negotiating
Ask your hiring contact to share the company's E-Verify company ID or check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before you reach the offer stage. Discovering a lapse after you've accepted costs you valuable OPT days.
Target organizations with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate for Research Manager roles filtered to employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and Labor Condition Application filing history. Organizations that have filed LCAs for research roles are already familiar with the compliance steps your extension requires.
Negotiate your start date around DSO processing
Your DSO must issue a new I-20 recommending the STEM OPT extension before USCIS can approve your I-765. Build at least 90 days between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to absorb USCIS processing without an authorization gap.
Document how research activities connect to your STEM degree
USCIS scrutinizes I-983 training plans for Research Manager roles at nonprofits and government contractors more carefully than industry positions. Write specific learning objectives that name your degree discipline and explain how managing research protocols advances your STEM training, not just your career.
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Find Research Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on two factors: your degree's CIP code must appear on the STEM OPT designated list, and the role must require and use that STEM degree in a direct, demonstrable way. Research Manager positions in biology, computer science, environmental science, and engineering fields typically qualify. Roles housed in social science or humanities departments may not, even if the work is research-focused. Your DSO makes the eligibility determination based on your specific degree and job duties.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Research Manager position?
Your I-983 must identify specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, the supervision structure, how your employer will evaluate your progress, and a reporting schedule. For Research Manager roles, objectives should describe how overseeing research design, data integrity, or team coordination advances your technical training. Vague descriptions like 'managing projects' are insufficient. Your employer's authorized representative signs the form, and your DSO countersigns before you submit your I-765 to USCIS.
How do I verify that a Research Manager employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly for the company's E-Verify company ID during the offer process. You can also check enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT authorization; your employer must be enrolled before your extension is approved and must remain enrolled throughout your 24-month period. If enrollment lapses, your authorization is immediately at risk.
What happens to my STEM OPT if I'm still waiting on my extension approval when my initial OPT ends?
If you filed your I-765 extension application on time, cap-gap provisions give you a 180-day automatic extension of your work authorization while USCIS processes the application. You can continue working for your E-Verify-enrolled employer during this period. Your I-20 must reflect the STEM OPT recommendation from your DSO to document the cap-gap protection. USCIS will issue a new EAD card once the extension is approved.
Where can I find Research Manager jobs that already support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Research Manager roles to employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on positions where the authorization pathway is unclear. Employers who have previously sponsored STEM OPT students understand the I-983 requirements and the reporting obligations, which reduces friction during onboarding. Search by degree field and location on Migrate Mate to see roles aligned with your specific STEM CIP code.
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