Clinical Research Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a major hub for clinical research, anchored by institutions like the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson Health, and global pharmaceutical companies concentrated in the Philadelphia suburbs. The Greater Philadelphia area and Pittsburgh both support active clinical trial pipelines, creating consistent demand for clinical research coordinators, associates, and managers who need H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Clinical Research Administration Department is searching for a Clinical Research Nurse Manager to join our team!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Grade: T28
Learn more about the “T” salary structure.
Salary Range: Up to $120,000.00 per year
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Job Details:
- This position will be on-site
- This position requires a background check prior to commencement of service.
- This is a grant funded position
Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Nurse Manager in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Department of Research Administration will assist the Senior Director, Clinical Research Operations, the Regulatory team and liaise with the various hospital departments in accelerating the start-up, maintenance, and closeout activities of clinical studies, primarily by supporting several clinical research teams for the day-to-day activities surrounding clinical research studies, and will ensure compliance with federal, state and university regulations. The incumbent will work with investigators on multiple active protocols and will interact closely with the sponsors from qualification visits to close-out visits. The position will require knowledge and utilization of various systems for clinical trial management.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of nursing experience in the clinical environment with previous management experience.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct site selection and feasibility discussions with industry funders.
- New staff onboarding including updating and maintaining onboarding procedure manual.
- Supervise a team of 20-30 clinical research staff including clinical research RN’s, Sr. Research Associates, Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Specialists, and Research Administrators.
- Obtain informed consent, scheduling patient admissions related to study procedures; serving as a patient advocate, and educating and counseling patients and families.
- Monitoring and oversight of clinical research staff; observe patient care, and assessing patient status and treatment side effects; maintaining regulatory documentation and managing IRB submissions and follow-ups; and overseeing data collection and management in accordance with trial protocol.
- Perform nursing assessments and procedures when needed.
- Assist Sr. Director of Clinical Research Operation and Sr. Director of Clinical Research Administration with issues around site payments/invoice documentation and process, as needed.
- Set up research at satellite sites including: identifying research lab space, identifying equipment needed, knowledge of local regulations, clinic space, writing procedures for staff to follow at the satellite location, ongoing oversight of satellite sites.
- Complete performance review plans for team members.
- Collaborate and assist PI and site level staff to ensure adherence to study protocol and sponsor requirements within ICH and GCP guidelines.
- Oversee sites progress towards patient enrollment targets previously agreed with the sponsors. Following up and enforcement of completion of the enrollment log and referral log for PI review with the entire study department team.
- Manage multiple projects as per pre-approved timelines and report development progress and project status.
- Provide updates to Sr. Director, Clinical Research Operations around issues with enrollment, staffing needs, education needs, and equipment.
- Meets routinely with teams to discuss and provide education.
- Provides content for staff meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards related to conflict of interest reporting.
- Completing and tracking staff clinic assignments for the entire department.
- Assisting Sr. Director, Clinical Research Operations to meet with marketing team to promote clinical trials monthly.
- Attend site initiation visits to provide management oversight.
- Attend site monitoring visits to ensure open communication between study coordinator, study sponsor, and PI.
- Identify potential GCP issues, plan, and implement corrective actions.
- Interview new research staff.
- Facilitate communication with the TUHS staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite software programs.
- Demonstrated comprehension of financial concepts and operations in a University setting.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population.
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Clinical research experience in a University setting.
- Previous experience with clinical trial management software.
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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical research professionals in Pennsylvania?
Large academic medical centers and pharmaceutical employers are among the most active sponsors. The University of Pennsylvania, UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Merck (with significant Pennsylvania operations) have histories of sponsoring H-1B workers in clinical research roles. Contract research organizations with regional offices, including those supporting Philadelphia-area pharma clients, also appear regularly in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for clinical research positions.
Which visa types are most common for clinical research roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most common visa for clinical research coordinators, associates, and managers in Pennsylvania, as these roles typically require a bachelor's or advanced degree in a life sciences or health-related field qualifying them as specialty occupations. Researchers with advanced degrees and peer-reviewed publications may also pursue the O-1A for extraordinary ability. Some postdoctoral clinical researchers enter on J-1 visa exchange visitor visas through institutional programs.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most clinical research sponsorship jobs?
Greater Philadelphia is by far the most active market, driven by a dense concentration of academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies in the city and surrounding Montgomery and Chester counties. Pittsburgh is the second major hub, anchored by UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center network. Smaller concentrations exist in Hershey, home to Penn State Health and the Penn State College of Medicine's clinical trials infrastructure.
How to find clinical research visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to clinical research roles where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability, covering Pennsylvania positions across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas. Because sponsorship willingness is often unstated on general job boards, searching through Migrate Mate helps clinical research professionals identify opportunities from institutions and companies that are actively open to sponsoring international candidates rather than screening applications broadly.
Are there any state-specific considerations for clinical research professionals seeking sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's concentration of National Institutes of Health-funded research at institutions like Penn, Drexel, and Pitt creates a steady pipeline of clinical research roles, and many of these academic employers are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. This is a meaningful practical advantage for international candidates. Prevailing wage determinations for clinical research roles in the Philadelphia metropolitan area reflect a high-cost labor market, so employers must meet Department of Labor wage requirements specific to that region.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical research jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.