STEM OPT Senior Clinical Project Manager Jobs
Senior Clinical Project Manager roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility for life sciences and biomedical engineering graduates. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree CIP code maps to the role.
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Medpace is a leading CRO for Biotech companies and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Project Coordinator to join our Clinical Trial Management team. This position will work on a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. Our therapeutic areas of focus include Oncology/Hematology, Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Renal, Infectious Disease/CNS/Ophthalmology and more. If you are looking for a fast paced, collaborative work environment in clinical research and want to develop your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you. Medpace provides Project Coordinators a 4-6 week training program that incorporates a virtual and hands on learning experience, especially for those without previous clinical research experience.
Responsibilities
- Engage in clinical trial management on a day to day level;
- Work closely with the project CTM for timely delivery of tasks consistently with a high degree of accuracy;
- Compile and maintain project-specific status reports;
- Interact with the Sponsor, study sites, and internal associates;
- Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system;
- Manage study supplies;
- Create and maintain project timelines; and
- Coordinate project meetings and produce quality meeting minutes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a health/life sciences field;
- Prior experience as a Study Coordinator or within the pharmaceutical industry; and
- Excellent computer (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows), organizational, and communication skills.
COMPENSATION
A target salary range of $75,000 - $110,000 with potential for bonus awards. Your compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Medpace offers the following benefits for full-time positions: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, work from home flexibility, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings and flexible savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, and reimbursement for travel expenses (including food and gas allowance, rental cars, and hotel accommodations). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. For more details, please discuss with your recruiter.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
DENVER PERKS
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- RTD Eco Pass
- Secure bike storage room
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
JOB SUMMARY
Medpace is a leading CRO for Biotech companies and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Project Coordinator to join our Clinical Trial Management team. This position will work on a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. Our therapeutic areas of focus include Oncology/Hematology, Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Renal, Infectious Disease/CNS/Ophthalmology and more. If you are looking for a fast paced, collaborative work environment in clinical research and want to develop your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you. Medpace provides Project Coordinators a 4-6 week training program that incorporates a virtual and hands on learning experience, especially for those without previous clinical research experience.
Responsibilities
- Engage in clinical trial management on a day to day level;
- Work closely with the project CTM for timely delivery of tasks consistently with a high degree of accuracy;
- Compile and maintain project-specific status reports;
- Interact with the Sponsor, study sites, and internal associates;
- Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system;
- Manage study supplies;
- Create and maintain project timelines; and
- Coordinate project meetings and produce quality meeting minutes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a health/life sciences field;
- Prior experience as a Study Coordinator or within the pharmaceutical industry; and
- Excellent computer (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows), organizational, and communication skills.
COMPENSATION
A target salary range of $75,000 - $110,000 with potential for bonus awards. Your compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Medpace offers the following benefits for full-time positions: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, work from home flexibility, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings and flexible savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, and reimbursement for travel expenses (including food and gas allowance, rental cars, and hotel accommodations). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. For more details, please discuss with your recruiter.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
DENVER PERKS
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- RTD Eco Pass
- Secure bike storage room
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Clinical Project Manager
Verify your degree CIP code first
Pull your official CIP code from your DSO before applying. Life sciences, biomedical engineering, and public health codes all support Senior Clinical Project Manager roles, but a mismatch blocks your STEM OPT extension before it starts.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID during the offer stage, not after. Pharmaceutical and CRO employers frequently hold enrollment, but smaller biotech startups sometimes don't, and switching employers resets your timeline.
Target CROs and sponsors with active IND portfolios
Companies running active Investigational New Drug applications need experienced clinical project managers immediately. Filter your search on Migrate Mate for STEM OPT-eligible employers in this segment so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with OPT authorization.
Build your I-983 training plan around ICH E6 competencies
Your training plan must tie learning objectives to job duties your employer can actually supervise. Map protocol management, site monitoring, and GCP compliance milestones to specific ICH E6 R2 guidelines so your DSO and employer can sign off without revision requests.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Senior Clinical Project Manager prevailing wages vary sharply by geography and clinical phase. Run OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the DOL-defined wage floor for your metro area, which your employer will need to certify if you later transition to H-1B.
Track your 24-month window against the cap-gap calendar
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30. Coordinate your extension application date with your DSO at least 90 days before your current EAD end date.
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Find Senior Clinical Project Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Clinical Project Manager role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, provided your undergraduate or graduate degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code in fields like biomedical engineering, clinical laboratory science, or public health. The role itself must require and directly use that STEM background. Your DSO confirms the CIP code match when recommending the extension in SEVIS. A degree in a non-STEM field like business administration does not qualify, even if you hold a clinical project management certification.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my employer for STEM OPT?
Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition set by ICE and SEVP. This applies to the specific legal entity signing your employment agreement, not just the parent company. If you're placed through a staffing agency, the agency must be enrolled, not just the client site. Verify enrollment status directly with your recruiter before your start date, since E-Verify enrollment lapses if a company lets its participation expire.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a clinical project manager position?
Your I-983 must outline specific learning objectives tied to the duties your employer will supervise, a supervision structure with a named supervisor, and a mechanism for reporting your progress to your DSO. For a Senior Clinical Project Manager, that means documenting milestones around protocol development, CRO oversight, regulatory submission support, and GCP compliance tracking. Vague objectives like 'gain clinical experience' are routinely rejected by DSOs. Both you and your employer sign the form before your STEM OPT begins.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. You can continue working as a Senior Clinical Project Manager in the same role without interruption. USCIS does not issue a new EAD for cap-gap; your expired EAD plus the I-797 receipt notice together serve as your employment authorization proof during this window.
Where can I find Senior Clinical Project Manager jobs with STEM OPT-eligible employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers enrolled in E-Verify and experienced with STEM OPT authorization, so you're not spending time on applications that will stall at the hiring manager's desk. Senior Clinical Project Manager roles in pharma, biotech, and CRO settings appear regularly on the platform, and listings are tagged for OPT eligibility so you can prioritize accordingly.
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