TN Visa Data Manager Jobs
Data Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Systems Analyst and Computer Systems Analyst categories when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border; Mexican citizens need consular processing.
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- Provide leadership, strategic planning, direction and implementation of clinical systems for data collection which may include vendor selection, budgeting, resource planning, vendor oversight, EDC build and study timelines, etc.
- Perform or provide oversight to staff for all CDM activities from study startup to archival: design CRFs/eCRFs, create Data Validation Specifications, Data Management Plans, eCRF Completion Guidelines, and Data Review Plans, code terms in MedDRA and WHO Drug; and complete data base lock, archival, and closeout activities
- Develop and manage standard operation procedures (SOP and CLPs) for clinical investigation data management; Data Management Plans (DMP), eCRFs, user acceptance testing (UAT) plans and scripts; EDC build and associated edit checks
- Provide study level metrics/reports and external data reconciliation processes relating to CRF review, query status, data entry, monitoring status, management of independent review vendors, and any other relevant matters; translate metrics into performance assessment and opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional team and management to implement and govern CDM processes and standards to meet all applicable quality requirements and regulations, manage and oversee all phases of data management activities
- Provide program/study level oversight and expertise for CDM activities for multiple studies
- Review clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy; assess and identify key data issues, trends or patterns that may pose overall study compliance and/or data quality concerns
- Establish external data reconciliation processes; develop CDM processes for management and determination of adjudication for independent review of video-endoscopies, CT scans
- Evaluate and manage CROs and external technology vendors to meet company's goals and CDM standards
- Build and drive positive relationships and teamwork within the clinical team and partnering sites with professional demeanor
- Make decisions and chart course through careful evaluation of risks and benefits with limited information in conjunction with leadership; serve as the interdepartmental subject matter expert for the CDM area
- Evaluate and manage CROs and external technology vendors to meet company's goals and clinical data management quality standards on an ongoing basis
- Assist with routine quality audits as applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline (RN or advanced degree preferred)
- 9 years' industry experience in CDM in all study phases and activities from startup to archival with at least 5 years in lead role for clinical development programs with medical devices leading toward FDA filing / approvals
- Thorough knowledge of the CDM standards for medical devices (Class III PMA devices preferred)
- Expertise in development, validation, and management of the clinical study database throughout its life cycle, from CRF design, database development and testing, discrepancy management, data quality review, and database close and lock procedures, CDASH and SDTM data formats
- Working knowledge of the GCP, ICH and FDA guidance and regulations for clinical trials
- Working knowledge of the MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionary coding terms
- Able to complete tasks independently, accurately, and efficiently with attention to detail and in a timely manner
- Experience in implementing, validating, and administrating other clinical systems for data collection (e.g., eSource, IVRS, IWRS, core lab web-based portals)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with tight timelines and overcome project roadblocks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, strategic planning, direction and implementation of clinical systems for data collection which may include vendor selection, budgeting, resource planning, vendor oversight, EDC build and study timelines, etc.
- Perform or provide oversight to staff for all CDM activities from study startup to archival: design CRFs/eCRFs, create Data Validation Specifications, Data Management Plans, eCRF Completion Guidelines, and Data Review Plans, code terms in MedDRA and WHO Drug; and complete data base lock, archival, and closeout activities
- Develop and manage standard operation procedures (SOP and CLPs) for clinical investigation data management; Data Management Plans (DMP), eCRFs, user acceptance testing (UAT) plans and scripts; EDC build and associated edit checks
- Provide study level metrics/reports and external data reconciliation processes relating to CRF review, query status, data entry, monitoring status, management of independent review vendors, and any other relevant matters; translate metrics into performance assessment and opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional team and management to implement and govern CDM processes and standards to meet all applicable quality requirements and regulations, manage and oversee all phases of data management activities
- Provide program/study level oversight and expertise for CDM activities for multiple studies
- Review clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy; assess and identify key data issues, trends or patterns that may pose overall study compliance and/or data quality concerns
- Establish external data reconciliation processes; develop CDM processes for management and determination of adjudication for independent review of video-endoscopies, CT scans
- Evaluate and manage CROs and external technology vendors to meet company's goals and CDM standards
- Build and drive positive relationships and teamwork within the clinical team and partnering sites with professional demeanor
- Make decisions and chart course through careful evaluation of risks and benefits with limited information in conjunction with leadership; serve as the interdepartmental subject matter expert for the CDM area
- Evaluate and manage CROs and external technology vendors to meet company's goals and clinical data management quality standards on an ongoing basis
- Assist with routine quality audits as applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline (RN or advanced degree preferred)
- 9 years' industry experience in CDM in all study phases and activities from startup to archival with at least 5 years in lead role for clinical development programs with medical devices leading toward FDA filing / approvals
- Thorough knowledge of the CDM standards for medical devices (Class III PMA devices preferred)
- Expertise in development, validation, and management of the clinical study database throughout its life cycle, from CRF design, database development and testing, discrepancy management, data quality review, and database close and lock procedures, CDASH and SDTM data formats
- Working knowledge of the GCP, ICH and FDA guidance and regulations for clinical trials
- Working knowledge of the MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionary coding terms
- Able to complete tasks independently, accurately, and efficiently with attention to detail and in a timely manner
- Experience in implementing, validating, and administrating other clinical systems for data collection (e.g., eSource, IVRS, IWRS, core lab web-based portals)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with tight timelines and overcome project roadblocks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Data Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
TN classification for Data Manager positions hinges on degree-to-job alignment. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree may prompt a CBP officer to question eligibility, even for identical job duties.
Request a TN-ready offer letter upfront
Ask your employer to specify your professional capacity, degree requirement, and intended duties in the offer letter before your border appointment. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, and a vague letter is the leading cause of same-day denials.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship already have legal counsel familiar with work visa processes. Prioritize mid-to-large technology, healthcare, and financial services firms, where data governance roles are established and employers have demonstrated experience navigating visa requirements. For TN sponsorship, your employer will prepare a support letter outlining your qualifications and role—a simpler process than other visa categories, but still requiring employer familiarity with work visa documentation.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Sorting through job postings without knowing which employers will sponsor wastes weeks. Migrate Mate filters Data Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying to roles where the employer has demonstrated experience with visa sponsorship and understands the TN visa process.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular timeline
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at a port of entry and must schedule a consulate appointment, which currently runs several weeks out at major posts. Build at least six to eight weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation with your employer.
Document data governance tools in your application package
CBP and consular officers respond to specificity. Your employer's support letter should list the exact platforms you'll manage, such as SQL databases, cloud data warehouses, or ETL pipelines, to confirm the role requires specialized technical knowledge, not general management.
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Find Data Manager JobsData Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Manager role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined and what degree you hold. CBP typically classifies Data Manager positions under the Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst TN category when the job requires designing, implementing, or overseeing data infrastructure. If the role is primarily administrative without a clear technical specialty, CBP may not approve TN status, so your employer's offer letter needs to emphasize the technical scope of the position.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Data Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per year, meaning qualified candidates often wait years before getting a slot. TN is renewable indefinitely in three-year increments, though it doesn't lead directly to a green card the way H-1B can, which is a trade-off worth evaluating based on your long-term plans.
Where can I find Data Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by employer visa sponsorship experience, which means you end up cold-applying to roles where the employer may lack experience with work visa processes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other treaty visa holders, letting you search Data Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience, so you spend time on applications that are actually viable.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I get a better Data Manager offer?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so you need a new TN approval tied to your new employer before you start working there. Canadian citizens can get this approved at a port of entry on the same day. Mexican citizens need to return to a consulate for a new stamp. You don't need to wait for your current TN to expire, but you can't begin work for the new employer until the new approval is in hand.
What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the border?
A denial at the port of entry is not a visa ban. You can reapply on a future trip once you've addressed the reason for denial, which CBP is required to explain in writing. Common causes for Data Manager roles include a degree field that doesn't clearly map to the position or an offer letter that describes general management duties rather than technical data systems work. Strengthening your documentation and reapplying is the standard next step.
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