Clinical Research Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Maine's clinical research activity centers on MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and the University of New England, with Portland and Bangor as the primary hiring hubs. Roles span clinical trials coordination, regulatory affairs, and data management. Employers in this state do sponsor H-1B and other work visas for qualified international candidates, though openings are more limited than in larger research markets.
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Management/Leadership
Req #: 56619
Summary:
The Senior Director - Clinical Research will oversee the clinical arm of the research enterprise and act as a strategic liaison between MHIR and all of MaineHealth’s clinical departments. This individual will be instrumental in driving the growth and transformation of our clinical research programs, working closely with service line leaders to expand clinical trial activity across all departments, and fostering new partnerships with industry sponsors.
The Senior Director of Clinical Research will serve as the Principal Investigator for the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network (NNE-CTR) grant, providing strategic oversight of its infrastructure and scientific direction. This role involves close collaboration with existing NNE-CTR administrative staff to manage grant deliverables, pilot programs, and support for junior investigators. In partnership with the Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), the Senior Director will lead the planning and submission of the next NNE-CTR renewal. Acting as the primary clinical liaison between the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) and MaineHealth clinical departments, the Senior Director will ensure alignment of research initiatives with clinical priorities. They will spearhead efforts to expand clinical trial activity across all departments and service lines, aiming for broad participation in trials. Additionally, the role supports the integration of Biobank resources, sample testing, and trial partnerships in collaboration with CAST, the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and NorDx. The Senior Director will also contribute to research data governance, policy development, and long-term strategic planning for MHIR.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: MD or DO required; additional PhD and/or MBA or administrative training preferred.
- License/Certifications: See Education.
- Experience: Experience as a clinical investigator required. A history of NIH funding and clinical trial experience is preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Knowledge of clinical trial regulations, operations, and infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success working across clinical and translational research environments.
- Strong relationship-building skills with physicians, researchers, and sponsors.
- Strategic thinker with leadership and team-building experience.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with NIH grants and infrastructure programs (e.g., IDeA-CTR, COBRE, INBRE).
- Commitment to research integrity, mentorship, and equity in access to research.
- Experience with service line transformation or academic-clinical integration.
- Knowledge of all regulations governing the protection of human subjects in research.
- Experience with the development of industry partnerships and IP contracts.
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Experience with clinical service line transformation and academic integration.
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Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
About the MaineHealth Institute for Research
The MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR), established in 1991, has experienced remarkable growth, driven by successful grant funding and the recruitment of world-class scientists. The institute’s full service scientific facilities foster cutting-edge research with a particular focus on basic, translational science and population health. As a part of MaineHealth, the state’s largest integrated healthcare system, MHIR collaborates with the network of nine hospitals to enable a seamless connection between scientific discoveries and their real-world application in patient care and community engagement. MHIR has state of the art resources to support basic, translational and clinical research. These include, but are not limited to, twelve scientific cores, an AAALAC accredited rodent facility, data analytics, and grant and clinical research support. MHIR has a diverse multi-disciplinary pool of scientists including basic scientists, physician-investigators, epidemiologists, health services researchers, behavioral and social scientists, biostatisticians, and methodological (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods) specialists. Our partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine offers appointments for MHIR faculty, and we have ongoing collaborations with the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine, University of Vermont, the Jackson Laboratory and Northeastern University/Roux Institute.
MHIR is strategically expanding to enhance its success in biomedical and health research. We are fostering stronger partnerships between research and clinical care, while growing our portfolio across basic science, translational research, health services, implementation science, clinical research, and population health outcomes. To support this expansion, we are actively seeking a Senior Director-Clinical Research. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about applying for this role, please contact matthew.tzuker@mainehealth.org
For specific questions about MHIR or the NNECTR please contact clifford.rosen@mainehealth.org
Description
Management/Leadership
Req #: 56619
Summary:
The Senior Director - Clinical Research will oversee the clinical arm of the research enterprise and act as a strategic liaison between MHIR and all of MaineHealth’s clinical departments. This individual will be instrumental in driving the growth and transformation of our clinical research programs, working closely with service line leaders to expand clinical trial activity across all departments, and fostering new partnerships with industry sponsors.
The Senior Director of Clinical Research will serve as the Principal Investigator for the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network (NNE-CTR) grant, providing strategic oversight of its infrastructure and scientific direction. This role involves close collaboration with existing NNE-CTR administrative staff to manage grant deliverables, pilot programs, and support for junior investigators. In partnership with the Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), the Senior Director will lead the planning and submission of the next NNE-CTR renewal. Acting as the primary clinical liaison between the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) and MaineHealth clinical departments, the Senior Director will ensure alignment of research initiatives with clinical priorities. They will spearhead efforts to expand clinical trial activity across all departments and service lines, aiming for broad participation in trials. Additionally, the role supports the integration of Biobank resources, sample testing, and trial partnerships in collaboration with CAST, the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and NorDx. The Senior Director will also contribute to research data governance, policy development, and long-term strategic planning for MHIR.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: MD or DO required; additional PhD and/or MBA or administrative training preferred.
- License/Certifications: See Education.
- Experience: Experience as a clinical investigator required. A history of NIH funding and clinical trial experience is preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Knowledge of clinical trial regulations, operations, and infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success working across clinical and translational research environments.
- Strong relationship-building skills with physicians, researchers, and sponsors.
- Strategic thinker with leadership and team-building experience.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with NIH grants and infrastructure programs (e.g., IDeA-CTR, COBRE, INBRE).
- Commitment to research integrity, mentorship, and equity in access to research.
- Experience with service line transformation or academic-clinical integration.
- Knowledge of all regulations governing the protection of human subjects in research.
- Experience with the development of industry partnerships and IP contracts.
-
Experience with clinical service line transformation and academic integration.
-
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
About the MaineHealth Institute for Research
The MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR), established in 1991, has experienced remarkable growth, driven by successful grant funding and the recruitment of world-class scientists. The institute’s full service scientific facilities foster cutting-edge research with a particular focus on basic, translational science and population health. As a part of MaineHealth, the state’s largest integrated healthcare system, MHIR collaborates with the network of nine hospitals to enable a seamless connection between scientific discoveries and their real-world application in patient care and community engagement. MHIR has state of the art resources to support basic, translational and clinical research. These include, but are not limited to, twelve scientific cores, an AAALAC accredited rodent facility, data analytics, and grant and clinical research support. MHIR has a diverse multi-disciplinary pool of scientists including basic scientists, physician-investigators, epidemiologists, health services researchers, behavioral and social scientists, biostatisticians, and methodological (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods) specialists. Our partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine offers appointments for MHIR faculty, and we have ongoing collaborations with the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine, University of Vermont, the Jackson Laboratory and Northeastern University/Roux Institute.
MHIR is strategically expanding to enhance its success in biomedical and health research. We are fostering stronger partnerships between research and clinical care, while growing our portfolio across basic science, translational research, health services, implementation science, clinical research, and population health outcomes. To support this expansion, we are actively seeking a Senior Director-Clinical Research. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about applying for this role, please contact matthew.tzuker@mainehealth.org
For specific questions about MHIR or the NNECTR please contact clifford.rosen@mainehealth.org
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical research roles in Maine?
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are the largest healthcare systems in Maine and the most active sponsors of work visas for clinical research professionals. The University of New England and University of Maine also hire clinical research staff and have sponsored visas for qualifying roles. Smaller contract research organizations operating in the state may sponsor on a case-by-case basis depending on the role and candidate qualifications.
Which visa types are most common for clinical research roles in Maine?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for clinical research coordinators, clinical data managers, and regulatory affairs specialists in Maine, as these roles typically require a relevant bachelor's or advanced degree. Researchers with exceptional credentials may qualify for the O-1A. International candidates already holding OPT or STEM OPT authorization are often well-positioned to transition into H-1B sponsorship through Maine's academic medical employers.
Which cities in Maine have the most clinical research sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's largest city and home to MaineHealth's flagship facilities, making it the primary concentration point for clinical research hiring and visa sponsorship. Bangor is the second-largest market, driven by Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Medical Center. Augusta and Lewiston have smaller but active healthcare systems that occasionally hire for clinical research positions with sponsorship consideration.
How to find clinical research visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate filters clinical research jobs in Maine specifically to employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas, saving you the time of applying to roles where sponsorship is unavailable. You can search by role type and state to surface relevant openings at MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and other Maine-based employers. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate helps match your background to clinical research positions aligned with your visa situation.
Are there state-specific factors that affect clinical research sponsorship in Maine?
Maine's clinical research market is smaller than states like Massachusetts or California, which means fewer total openings and sponsors, but also less competition for the roles that do exist. Many positions are tied to MaineHealth's affiliation with Mass General Brigham, which has a strong institutional history of visa sponsorship. Candidates with advanced degrees in clinical research, biostatistics, or regulatory science from Maine's universities may have an advantage with local employers already familiar with those programs.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical research jobs in Maine?
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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