Associate Director Clinical Operations Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Associate Director Clinical Operations roles sit at the intersection of science and management, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship. Most require a life sciences degree and significant clinical trial experience, and employers at biotech and CRO firms regularly sponsor this level. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.

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Overview

Open Jobs19+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type79% On-site
Median Salary$113K
Top LocationRedwood City, CA
Most JobsRevolution Medicines, Inc.

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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Associate Director, Clinical Operations
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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Added 6d ago
Associate Director, Clinical Operations
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Project & Program Management
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$186,000 - $233,000/yr
On-Site
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Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Associate Director, Clinical Operations (Late-Phase)
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Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Added 3w ago
Associate Director, Clinical Operations (Late-Phase)
Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials
Project Management
$180,000 - $195,000
Remote (US)
3+ yrs exp.

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Oklahoma State University
Associate Director Clinical Operations
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Oklahoma State University
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Associate Director Clinical Operations
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90,000/yr - $122,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Grifols
Associate Director of Clinical Operations
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Grifols
Added 3mo ago
Associate Director of Clinical Operations
Grifols
North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Middlebury College
Associate Director of Counseling for Clinical Operations
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Middlebury College
Added 1w ago
Associate Director of Counseling for Clinical Operations
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$88,197/yr - $103,347/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Master's
501-1,000

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Tips for Finding Associate Director Clinical Operations Jobs

Target biotech and CRO employers specifically

Large contract research organizations and mid-size biotech firms sponsor Associate Director Clinical Operations roles far more consistently than academic medical centers or startups. Their established legal teams make sponsorship a standard part of senior clinical hiring.

Align your degree to the specialty occupation requirement

H-1B approval for this role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or public health are strong fits. A general business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for clinical operations.

Emphasize your therapeutic area depth

Oncology, rare disease, and CNS experience are in high demand and narrow the candidate pool considerably. Sponsoring employers move faster when a candidate fills a hard-to-recruit niche, so positioning your expertise clearly strengthens your sponsorship case.

Understand the H-1B timeline before accepting an offer

If you need a new H-1B, the lottery runs in March for an October 1 start. Some employers can file cap-exempt through affiliated research institutions. Clarify your status and the employer's willingness to petition before signing anything.

Transferring an existing H-1B speeds up the process significantly

If you already hold H-1B status, a new employer can file a transfer petition and you can begin working as soon as the receipt notice is issued. This removes the lottery risk entirely and is the smoothest path for experienced candidates.

Director-level framing supports the LCA wage tier

The Labor Condition Application requires the employer to pay the prevailing wage for the role and location. Associate Director roles typically fall at wage level III or IV, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the risk of an LCA challenge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do employers actually sponsor Associate Director Clinical Operations roles?

Yes, and at a meaningful rate. This is a senior individual contributor or people manager role that requires specialized clinical trial expertise, which makes it difficult to fill domestically. Biotech companies, large CROs, and pharmaceutical firms regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. Sponsorship is less common at early-stage startups without established HR infrastructure.

What degree do I need for H-1B approval in this role?

A bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to clinical operations is required for the specialty occupation determination. Life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, clinical research, or public health are the strongest fits. Degrees in unrelated fields create risk even if you have years of relevant experience, because USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this specific role.

Where can I find Associate Director Clinical Operations jobs that offer visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by sponsorship willingness, so you can browse Associate Director Clinical Operations openings without sorting through roles that won't consider visa candidates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process, when it's harder to negotiate.

Can I qualify for an O-1A visa in clinical operations instead of H-1B?

It's possible but uncommon at the Associate Director level unless you have an unusually distinguished record. O-1A requires demonstrated extraordinary ability through criteria such as published research, judging others' work, or receiving major awards in the field. Most clinical operations professionals at this level don't meet that bar without also having a research or academic profile alongside their operational experience.

How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored for this role?

If you need a new H-1B cap-subject petition, selection depends on the annual lottery, which ran at roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. Employers who are serious about hiring you will file in March and plan around an October 1 start. If your employer has an affiliation with a nonprofit research institution or university, they may qualify for cap-exempt filing, which bypasses the lottery entirely.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Director Clinical Operations jobs?

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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