Clinical Research Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major hub for clinical research, anchored by world-class institutions like Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and AbbVie in the Chicago metropolitan area. Roles spanning clinical research coordination, data management, and regulatory affairs attract international candidates, with many employers offering H-1B and other visa sponsorship across Chicago, Evanston, and North Chicago.
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Hourly Pay Range:
$38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: RN, Clinical Research-Oncology
- Location: Naperville, IL
- Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
- Required Travel: Potential travel to other Endeavor Health sites
A Brief Overview:
The Clinical Research RN manages research projects and participants within Endeavor Health. This role combines clinical expertise with research acumen in the CRU structure. In this position, the RN manages administrative tasks, study participant interaction and study monitor interaction. The RN will provide nursing care services including consenting, treating, and monitoring clinical research participants at Endeavor Health. Duties include coordination with study investigators to plan and implement research projects, assistance with data collection and tracking forms, development and implementation of data tracking procedures, coordination and liaison with other research sites, completion of case report forms, accurate and timely collection of information to meet study requirements of sponsors, monitoring quality assurance for billing, and the management of study databases. This position will also involve the performance of other research project-related tasks, as needed. Clinical specific tasks could be required of the clinical research nurse, as determined by their specialty area.
What you will do:
- Knowledge and application of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that apply to the job's area of responsibility.
- Knowledge and training of Endeavor Health Research Institute policies, procedures and guidelines
- Assist with protocol initiation and ongoing maintenance with IRB, Principal Investigators, and Sponsors. Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits, as appropriate.
- Understand designated research protocols and accurately communicate them to subjects, their families, clinical staff and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise.
- Responsible for recruitment, coordination of care (in compliance with study protocol), and retention of research subjects. Adhere to informed consent policies and regulations.
- Provide patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria, appropriate to the age and type of patients/customers served in their area. Use critical thinking and knowledge of physical assessments to investigate abnormal lab results, and follow protocol requirements.
- Establish trust and rapport with study participants. Educate them about the research study, answer questions, and address any concerns.
- Able to navigate chart review screens to find required information to determine patient eligibility.
- Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License.
- Collaborate with treating physician(s) and other clinical staff to ensure all have understanding to care for the clinical research patient. Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License.
- Assist with collecting, processing, and shipping of biological specimens per protocol requirements.
- Manage databases for clinical research trials or research projects. Complete and submit query resolution forms in a timely fashion.
- Ability to perform nursing tasks as required by study protocol (for example but not limited to: pelvic ultrasound, EKG, blood draws and processing).
- Coordinate care and follow up of research patients including necessary appointment scheduling.
- Correct and timely submission of protocol deviations and adverse events.
- Attend monthly research coordinator meetings with the Research Institute, where relevant. Collaborate with research team and colleagues across the enterprise for idea sharing and continue best practices.
- Ensure financial responsibility of protocol procedures such as notifying proper personnel of research charges or paying vendor or hospital bills associated with the research, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all research systems such as RedCap, Cadence, CTMS, EPIC, specific to the research project.
- Attend continuing education, investigator meetings, and departmental meetings, as appropriate.
What you will need:
- Education: Associates Degree Required. Bachelors Degree Preferred
- Experience: 1 Year Experience in a physician practice or hospital setting is required and 1 Year Experience in research/clinical trials are preferred.
- License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) RN (Current Illinois License to practice professional nursing) Required And BLS – Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Hourly Pay Range:
$38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: RN, Clinical Research-Oncology
- Location: Naperville, IL
- Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
- Required Travel: Potential travel to other Endeavor Health sites
A Brief Overview:
The Clinical Research RN manages research projects and participants within Endeavor Health. This role combines clinical expertise with research acumen in the CRU structure. In this position, the RN manages administrative tasks, study participant interaction and study monitor interaction. The RN will provide nursing care services including consenting, treating, and monitoring clinical research participants at Endeavor Health. Duties include coordination with study investigators to plan and implement research projects, assistance with data collection and tracking forms, development and implementation of data tracking procedures, coordination and liaison with other research sites, completion of case report forms, accurate and timely collection of information to meet study requirements of sponsors, monitoring quality assurance for billing, and the management of study databases. This position will also involve the performance of other research project-related tasks, as needed. Clinical specific tasks could be required of the clinical research nurse, as determined by their specialty area.
What you will do:
- Knowledge and application of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that apply to the job's area of responsibility.
- Knowledge and training of Endeavor Health Research Institute policies, procedures and guidelines
- Assist with protocol initiation and ongoing maintenance with IRB, Principal Investigators, and Sponsors. Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits, as appropriate.
- Understand designated research protocols and accurately communicate them to subjects, their families, clinical staff and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise.
- Responsible for recruitment, coordination of care (in compliance with study protocol), and retention of research subjects. Adhere to informed consent policies and regulations.
- Provide patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria, appropriate to the age and type of patients/customers served in their area. Use critical thinking and knowledge of physical assessments to investigate abnormal lab results, and follow protocol requirements.
- Establish trust and rapport with study participants. Educate them about the research study, answer questions, and address any concerns.
- Able to navigate chart review screens to find required information to determine patient eligibility.
- Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License.
- Collaborate with treating physician(s) and other clinical staff to ensure all have understanding to care for the clinical research patient. Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License.
- Assist with collecting, processing, and shipping of biological specimens per protocol requirements.
- Manage databases for clinical research trials or research projects. Complete and submit query resolution forms in a timely fashion.
- Ability to perform nursing tasks as required by study protocol (for example but not limited to: pelvic ultrasound, EKG, blood draws and processing).
- Coordinate care and follow up of research patients including necessary appointment scheduling.
- Correct and timely submission of protocol deviations and adverse events.
- Attend monthly research coordinator meetings with the Research Institute, where relevant. Collaborate with research team and colleagues across the enterprise for idea sharing and continue best practices.
- Ensure financial responsibility of protocol procedures such as notifying proper personnel of research charges or paying vendor or hospital bills associated with the research, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all research systems such as RedCap, Cadence, CTMS, EPIC, specific to the research project.
- Attend continuing education, investigator meetings, and departmental meetings, as appropriate.
What you will need:
- Education: Associates Degree Required. Bachelors Degree Preferred
- Experience: 1 Year Experience in a physician practice or hospital setting is required and 1 Year Experience in research/clinical trials are preferred.
- License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) RN (Current Illinois License to practice professional nursing) Required And BLS – Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical research roles in Illinois?
Major sponsors in Illinois include AbbVie, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health. Large pharmaceutical and contract research organizations such as Covance and ICON also maintain Illinois operations and have documented histories of sponsoring H-1B workers in clinical research and regulatory affairs positions.
Which visa types are most common for clinical research roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa for clinical research coordinators, clinical data managers, and regulatory affairs specialists in Illinois, as these roles typically require a relevant bachelor's or advanced degree. Candidates with a master's or doctoral degree may also explore the EB-2 immigrant visa pathway. J-1 visas appear in academic medical center settings through research scholar and clinical trainee programs.
Which cities in Illinois have the most clinical research sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the majority of clinical research sponsorship activity in Illinois, particularly in the Medical District, River North, and near major academic medical centers. North Chicago and Lake County are significant due to AbbVie's headquarters. Evanston hosts Northwestern University's research operations, and Maywood is home to Loyola University Medical Center, all generating consistent demand for sponsored clinical research professionals.
How to find clinical research visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to employers offering visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search clinical research roles in Illinois without sifting through positions that don't support international candidates. You can filter by role type and state to surface openings at Illinois-based hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations that have active sponsorship programs.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for clinical research candidates seeking visa sponsorship?
Illinois employers sponsoring H-1B workers must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific metropolitan statistical area, meaning wages are benchmarked to the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro region. Academic medical centers often have dedicated international hiring offices familiar with the sponsorship process. Candidates coming through graduate programs at University of Illinois Chicago or Northwestern also frequently transition from OPT directly into sponsored clinical research positions at affiliated institutions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical research jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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