Clinical Operations Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Clinical Operations Managers oversee clinical trial execution and typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship, as the role meets USCIS specialty occupation standards requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences, nursing, or healthcare management field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We help our customers understand how our platform, network, and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions will help their businesses work better, faster, and be more secure—and solve real business problems. This is where you come in. Your role will be to seek new or established businesses to join the sharing market and to bring together the right public and private organizations to partner on our IoT Share Solutions platform to build a strong ecosystem for customers—and cement our position as the market leader. Working with internal teams from sales to legal, finance and IT, you’ll anticipate critical gaps and future needs and make the right business and technology connections to offer the best integrated solutions. Ultimately, you will build innovative ways for people, businesses, and things to stay connected.
- Understanding the asset management needs of public and private organizations.
- Identifying, developing and implementing new business opportunities, solutions, and go-to-market strategies to address market needs.
- Developing strategic relationships with business partners, like OEMs, to build out our offerings and drive growth.
- Maintaining internal and external partner alignment and crafting commonalities to support platform and service integration.
- Planning and forecasting, preparing budgets, identifying metrics, and evaluating performance.
- Encouraging solutions in new business pitches and demonstrations in the marketplace to expand awareness and build momentum.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You give “business development” a whole new meaning. Market trends, lead generation, critical thinking, analytical attitude, technical savvy, customer presentations—you do it all with poise, confidence, and style. You bring the widest perspective to issues and think of aspects that others have missed. Revenue goals and business outcomes motivate you, but you’re also attuned to building close relationships with others—a combination that earns you respect and trust alike. A thirst for knowledge means that you’re a constant learner, and keeping up with everything Internet of Things is no problem. You envision the large and complex, but make it easy for others to understand.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Experience marketing or selling complex technical solutions.
- Willingness to travel domestically.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Master’s degree. Ideally, an MBA.
- Experience with wireless industry, IoT solutions, M2M technology and OS platforms.
- Experience selling and managing large, complex engagements and projects with multiple partners. Ideally, including c-suite.
- Experience forging partner relationships and agreements.
- Executive presence and influence skills.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $116,500.00 - $223,000.00.
The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.
INTRODUCTION
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We help our customers understand how our platform, network, and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions will help their businesses work better, faster, and be more secure—and solve real business problems. This is where you come in. Your role will be to seek new or established businesses to join the sharing market and to bring together the right public and private organizations to partner on our IoT Share Solutions platform to build a strong ecosystem for customers—and cement our position as the market leader. Working with internal teams from sales to legal, finance and IT, you’ll anticipate critical gaps and future needs and make the right business and technology connections to offer the best integrated solutions. Ultimately, you will build innovative ways for people, businesses, and things to stay connected.
- Understanding the asset management needs of public and private organizations.
- Identifying, developing and implementing new business opportunities, solutions, and go-to-market strategies to address market needs.
- Developing strategic relationships with business partners, like OEMs, to build out our offerings and drive growth.
- Maintaining internal and external partner alignment and crafting commonalities to support platform and service integration.
- Planning and forecasting, preparing budgets, identifying metrics, and evaluating performance.
- Encouraging solutions in new business pitches and demonstrations in the marketplace to expand awareness and build momentum.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You give “business development” a whole new meaning. Market trends, lead generation, critical thinking, analytical attitude, technical savvy, customer presentations—you do it all with poise, confidence, and style. You bring the widest perspective to issues and think of aspects that others have missed. Revenue goals and business outcomes motivate you, but you’re also attuned to building close relationships with others—a combination that earns you respect and trust alike. A thirst for knowledge means that you’re a constant learner, and keeping up with everything Internet of Things is no problem. You envision the large and complex, but make it easy for others to understand.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Experience marketing or selling complex technical solutions.
- Willingness to travel domestically.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Master’s degree. Ideally, an MBA.
- Experience with wireless industry, IoT solutions, M2M technology and OS platforms.
- Experience selling and managing large, complex engagements and projects with multiple partners. Ideally, including c-suite.
- Experience forging partner relationships and agreements.
- Executive presence and influence skills.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $116,500.00 - $223,000.00.
The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Operations Manager
Target CROs and large biopharma sponsors first
Contract research organizations like ICON, Syneos, and PPD routinely sponsor Clinical Operations Managers because they operate global trials and have established immigration infrastructure. Large biopharma companies with internal clinical teams follow the same pattern.
Document your degree-to-role alignment carefully
USCIS requires the position to normally require a specific bachelor's degree. A degree in nursing, biology, clinical research, or health sciences maps cleanly. A general business degree alone may trigger a request for evidence without supporting work history.
Certifications strengthen your H-1B petition
Credentials like CCRA, CCRP, or RAC signal industry-standard qualification to USCIS adjudicators. They reinforce the specialty occupation argument and can help overcome degree field mismatches when paired with relevant clinical experience.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you apply
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility or whether cap-exempt employers like research hospitals or universities offer a faster path outside the lottery.
Cap-exempt employers are worth prioritizing
Academic medical centers, nonprofit research institutions, and NIH-affiliated organizations can sponsor H-1B visas outside the annual lottery. Clinical Operations Managers at these employers can start year-round without waiting for a selection cycle.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the offer stage
Many employers willing to sponsor won't advertise it publicly. Raise it early by asking whether the company has sponsored H-1B or O-1 visas for similar roles before, which signals you understand the process and reduces perceived friction for hiring managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Operations Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Clinical Operations Manager generally qualifies as an H-1B visa specialty occupation. USCIS looks for roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Clinical operations roles tied to life sciences, healthcare management, or nursing consistently meet this standard. Employers with prior H-1B filings for this title have a stronger precedent to reference in the petition.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Clinical Operations Manager?
A bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, clinical research, public health, or health sciences is the strongest fit. Some employers accept degrees in related fields like pharmacy or biomedical science. A general business or unrelated degree weakens the H-1B petition unless you can show substantial clinical work experience directly tied to the role's technical requirements.
Can I qualify for an O-1 visa as a Clinical Operations Manager?
Yes, if you have a strong record of distinction in clinical research. O-1A criteria include publications, speaking at conferences, awards, leading trials of significant scope, or membership in peer-review bodies. Clinical Operations Managers who have overseen large Phase II or III trials, managed multi-site international studies, or been recognized as subject matter experts often meet multiple criteria.
How do I find Clinical Operations Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of identifying willing employers. Focus your search on companies with existing H-1B filing history in clinical operations, which signals they understand the process and have immigration counsel in place to move quickly once you have an offer.
What are common reasons H-1B petitions get denied for Clinical Operations Manager roles?
The most frequent issue is USCIS questioning whether the role truly requires a specific degree rather than any bachelor's degree. Petitions that rely on a generic job description without referencing clinical trial protocols, regulatory compliance requirements, or therapeutic area expertise are most vulnerable. Strong petitions include detailed duties, internal salary benchmarking against prevailing wage data, and evidence the employer has sponsored similar roles before.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Operations Manager 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.