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Work Schedule
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Job Description
Join Us as a Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
The Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager is accountable for achieving the final clinical deliverable (usually clean data from evaluable patients as specified in the study protocol) within the time period specified in the contract with the customer. Interprets data on complex issues and makes good business decisions with support from line management. The role involves working to ensure that all clinical deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations, and maintaining profitability by ensuring clinical activity is conducted within contract scope, through efficient management of the clinical team. Typically, the Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager works independently on projects of moderate to high complexity and may assume regional lead or Clinical Study Manager responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Manage all clinical operational and quality aspects of allocated studies, of moderate to high complexity, in compliance with ICH GCP. In accordance to project specific requirements, may assume Lead CTM responsibilities on regional level, Clinical Study Manager (CSM) responsibilities or take on additional responsibilities, e.g. process improvements, manage complex programs, have wider management or project coordination responsibilities.
- Develop clinical tools (e.g. Monitoring Plan, Monitoring Guidelines) in conjunction with the Data Quality Plan. Contribute to the development of the Master Action Plan (MAP) for providing clinical related documents. Ensure timely set up, organization, content and quality of the relevant sections of the Trial Master File (local and central). May participate in the design and development of CRFs, CRF guidelines, patient informed consent templates and other protocol specific documents as required. Collaborate with the project manager to prepare, organize, and present at client meetings, including bid defense and hand-off meetings.
- Collaborate with the clinical team and other departments as needed to meet deliverables of the project. Regularly communicate with the team and leads team meetings to ensure that timelines, resources, interactions, and quality are maintained. Responsible for the implementation and training of standardized clinical monitoring processes within the study and according to corporate standard policies. Responsible for the timely archiving of documents and study materials for the department.
- Ensure achievement of the final clinical deliverable within the contractual time period specified by preparing and monitoring clinical activity timelines and metrics, providing status updates to the project manager, regularly reviewing projects using tracking and management tools, implementing recovery actions, reviewing monitoring visit reports, and managing CRF collection and query resolution. Continuously monitor clinical trials to assess performance and ensure contractual obligations are met. May routinely conduct Accompanied Field Visits (AFVs) and be accountable for project financials.
- Communicate with study sites regarding issues such as protocol, patient participation, case report form completion and other study-related issues.
- May coordinate all start-up activities, and ensure that essential document quality meets the expectation of Regulatory Compliance Review. Ensure timely regulatory submissions (if appropriate) are addressed. Reviews and follows up on all questions raised by ethics committees. Responsibility may vary based on project timelines.
- Provide input into preparation of forecast estimates for clinical activities.
- Responsible for clinical resource management, assignment, delegation of clinical responsibilities and identification of additional resource requirements.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
- Preferred experience: experience in STM role and/or previous experience in non-interventional / Phase IV studies / RWE studies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills, effective at mentoring and training, and capable of motivating and integrating teams.
- Strong planning and organizational skills to enable effective prioritization of workload and workload of team members
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills to enable working in a multicultural matrix organization
- Solid understanding of change management principles
- Comprehensive understanding of the practices, processes, and requirements of clinical monitoring
- Strong judgment, decision making, escalation, and risk management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including English language proficiency
- Capable of evaluating own and team members workload against project budget and adjust resources accordingly
- Strong financial acumen and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
- Strong attention to detail
- In-depth understanding of relevant regulations e.g. ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines, etc.
- Strong computer skills to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
- Capable of independently managing clinical only studies.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels both domestic and international.
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join Us as a Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
The Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager is accountable for achieving the final clinical deliverable (usually clean data from evaluable patients as specified in the study protocol) within the time period specified in the contract with the customer. Interprets data on complex issues and makes good business decisions with support from line management. The role involves working to ensure that all clinical deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations, and maintaining profitability by ensuring clinical activity is conducted within contract scope, through efficient management of the clinical team. Typically, the Senior Clinical Team (Trial) Manager works independently on projects of moderate to high complexity and may assume regional lead or Clinical Study Manager responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Manage all clinical operational and quality aspects of allocated studies, of moderate to high complexity, in compliance with ICH GCP. In accordance to project specific requirements, may assume Lead CTM responsibilities on regional level, Clinical Study Manager (CSM) responsibilities or take on additional responsibilities, e.g. process improvements, manage complex programs, have wider management or project coordination responsibilities.
- Develop clinical tools (e.g. Monitoring Plan, Monitoring Guidelines) in conjunction with the Data Quality Plan. Contribute to the development of the Master Action Plan (MAP) for providing clinical related documents. Ensure timely set up, organization, content and quality of the relevant sections of the Trial Master File (local and central). May participate in the design and development of CRFs, CRF guidelines, patient informed consent templates and other protocol specific documents as required. Collaborate with the project manager to prepare, organize, and present at client meetings, including bid defense and hand-off meetings.
- Collaborate with the clinical team and other departments as needed to meet deliverables of the project. Regularly communicate with the team and leads team meetings to ensure that timelines, resources, interactions, and quality are maintained. Responsible for the implementation and training of standardized clinical monitoring processes within the study and according to corporate standard policies. Responsible for the timely archiving of documents and study materials for the department.
- Ensure achievement of the final clinical deliverable within the contractual time period specified by preparing and monitoring clinical activity timelines and metrics, providing status updates to the project manager, regularly reviewing projects using tracking and management tools, implementing recovery actions, reviewing monitoring visit reports, and managing CRF collection and query resolution. Continuously monitor clinical trials to assess performance and ensure contractual obligations are met. May routinely conduct Accompanied Field Visits (AFVs) and be accountable for project financials.
- Communicate with study sites regarding issues such as protocol, patient participation, case report form completion and other study-related issues.
- May coordinate all start-up activities, and ensure that essential document quality meets the expectation of Regulatory Compliance Review. Ensure timely regulatory submissions (if appropriate) are addressed. Reviews and follows up on all questions raised by ethics committees. Responsibility may vary based on project timelines.
- Provide input into preparation of forecast estimates for clinical activities.
- Responsible for clinical resource management, assignment, delegation of clinical responsibilities and identification of additional resource requirements.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
- Preferred experience: experience in STM role and/or previous experience in non-interventional / Phase IV studies / RWE studies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills, effective at mentoring and training, and capable of motivating and integrating teams.
- Strong planning and organizational skills to enable effective prioritization of workload and workload of team members
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills to enable working in a multicultural matrix organization
- Solid understanding of change management principles
- Comprehensive understanding of the practices, processes, and requirements of clinical monitoring
- Strong judgment, decision making, escalation, and risk management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including English language proficiency
- Capable of evaluating own and team members workload against project budget and adjust resources accordingly
- Strong financial acumen and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
- Strong attention to detail
- In-depth understanding of relevant regulations e.g. ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines, etc.
- Strong computer skills to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
- Capable of independently managing clinical only studies.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels both domestic and international.
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Manager
Align your credentials to TN categories
Clinical Trial Manager roles qualify under TN's 'scientist' or 'medical/health professional' categories. Confirm your degree is in a life sciences or health-related field before applying, since a mismatch in credential classification is the most common reason for CBP questions at the port of entry.
Target contract research organizations directly
CROs like ICON, Labcorp Drug Development, and IQVIA regularly hire Clinical Trial Managers across U.S. sites and have established TN filing processes. Filtering by companies with dedicated immigration support teams cuts the back-and-forth about whether they can sponsor your status.
Search TN-specific job boards on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Clinical Trial Manager roles filtered specifically for TN visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish TN-eligible postings from H-1B-only roles, which wastes time on employers who haven't sponsored TN workers before.
Get your support letter right before crossing
Your employer's TN support letter must specify your job title, duties, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and the TN category being claimed. Canadian citizens present this letter directly to CBP at the port of entry, so errors or vague language cause same-day denials with no appeal option.
Verify Mexican TN visa annual cap before applying
Mexican citizens should confirm with their employer that they're prepared to submit the required support letter before scheduling their consular appointment. While TN visas involve a straightforward consular process, appointments can experience scheduling delays during peak periods. Coordinating with your employer on timing ensures your application moves smoothly through the consular review process.
Document clinical research experience precisely
CBP officers assess whether your Clinical Trial Manager role requires the specialty knowledge your degree provides. Prepare a role summary that maps specific trial phases, GCP compliance duties, and protocol management responsibilities directly to your academic training before your entry appointment.
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Find Clinical Trial Manager JobsClinical Trial Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Trial Manager role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Clinical Trial Manager positions typically qualify under the TN 'scientist' or 'medical/health professional' categories, provided your degree is in a relevant life sciences or health discipline such as nursing, biology, pharmacology, or a related clinical field. The job duties you present to CBP must directly require that specific scientific or health training, not just general management experience.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Clinical Trial Managers?
TN visa sponsorship is faster and more predictable than H-1B for Clinical Trial Managers. There's no annual lottery, no waiting for an October 1 start date, and Canadian citizens can be approved at the port of entry the same day. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per year, making TN significantly more reliable for professionals who qualify under USMCA categories.
How do I find employers that have actually sponsored TN visas for Clinical Trial Managers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Trial Manager roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship. This avoids the common problem of applying to employers who only have H-1B infrastructure in place and aren't familiar with TN processing requirements, which causes delays after an offer is already on the table.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application as a Clinical Trial Manager?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, a description of your duties tied to the qualifying TN category, your start date, compensation structure, and confirmation of your Canadian or Mexican citizenship. For Canadian citizens, this letter goes directly to CBP. For Mexican citizens, it accompanies the DS-160 application for a consular visa stamp.
Can I switch Clinical Trial Manager jobs while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific. You need a new TN approval before starting with a new employer. Canadian citizens can request a new TN at the port of entry with a fresh support letter from the new company. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate for a new TN stamp. Working even one day for the new employer before approval is a status violation.
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