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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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As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to support the System Application Engineers in their support of the construction sales team and functions as an SAE for select reps, customers and/or projects. You will ensure projects are implemented profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. There's a focus on equipment slippage, avoids and minimizes slippage, following up to prevent re-occurrence, and ensure the proper balance of pre and post sales activities is maintained to meet overall customer expectations through coaching. In this role, you will provide training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process. You will also support pre-sales activities, which include system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection for basis of design as well as bidding, application and pricing. You will help with the development of accurate, detailed submittals to communicate design, configuration, operation, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, service team and necessary subcontractors. You will also work with the sales team to maintain an effective balance between internal Johnson Controls processes, customer satisfaction and project financial results. This position supports the Tampa, Florida, territory. Candidates must be local to this area.
How you will do it
- Provides coaching and daily guidance on performance of assigned System Application Engineers. Functions as a Systems Application Engineer where appropriate based on the branch requirements and Account Executive Assignments.
- Performs all of the System Application Engineer duties for highly complex or strategic projects as assigned by Branch Management.
- Provides recommendations to assigned System Application Engineers performance evaluations to HVAC Sales Operations Manager. Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution.
- Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
- Develops and builds relationships between the SAEs and their assigned Account Execs, contractors, customers, consultants, and vendors. Develops and implements a formal technical training program for each of the System Application Engineers. Ensures SAEs are providing proper turnover to service team and coordinating with LSSs/PM on all joint projects.
- Acts as the first level of customer concern for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment and customer satisfaction.
- Acts as the domain expert on equipment to assist in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identifies gaps in the technical expertise of the SAEs in specification interpretation and works with assigned Account Executives to implement short term plans to address these gaps. This includes but is not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, engineered equipment submittals, contract drawings, site coordination, and site installation requirements, etc.
- Periodically reviews the SAEs equipment and controls estimates, proposals, selections, as well as engineering submittals, and purchase, etc.
- Where issues are noted as it relates to; selections, schedules, drawing and specification requirements develops and implements a plan to address the immediate issue and share the standard process to all members of the team.
- Participates in review sessions and feedback groups. Works with SAE team members to ensure proper teaming with service as it pertains to Startup and Warranty processes.
- Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to SAEs and Account Execs during project design or proposal phase. Assists as needed in developing the customer argument for the conceptual solution.
- Monitors and Supports System Application Engineer teams in all of their assigned duties.
- Provides training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process in alignment with the Operations Management Disciplines (OMD) framework.
- Responsible for driving timely releases, revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and assisting Area Management in reporting. As needed, reviews equipment selections, cost estimating, and engineered submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements. Ensures work performed is compliant with state, local, federal, and legal requirements and leads their assigned market by operating in the highest level of ethics. Adheres to all JCI safety standards and ensures their team does the same.
- Acts as first level of escalation for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, post-sale concerns, and customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates process problems or systemic delivery issues to the appropriate leadership.
- Partners with the local market service managers to ensure timely coordination and support for startups, warranty, and quoted non-PCAT work. Ensures project owners are attending routine coordination meetings with service and providing proper turnovers.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical.
- 5+ years of operations management experience in the Building Construction and/or HVAC industry.
- Project Management experience.
Preferred
- Possesses a high-level competence in written and verbal communication.
- Computer skills experience to include: Microsoft Office suite, (with emphasis on Word, Excel and Visio, Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
- AutoCad experience.
- Located in the Tampa, FL, area.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Build your best future with Johnson Controls
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to support the System Application Engineers in their support of the construction sales team and functions as an SAE for select reps, customers and/or projects. You will ensure projects are implemented profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. There's a focus on equipment slippage, avoids and minimizes slippage, following up to prevent re-occurrence, and ensure the proper balance of pre and post sales activities is maintained to meet overall customer expectations through coaching. In this role, you will provide training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process. You will also support pre-sales activities, which include system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection for basis of design as well as bidding, application and pricing. You will help with the development of accurate, detailed submittals to communicate design, configuration, operation, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, service team and necessary subcontractors. You will also work with the sales team to maintain an effective balance between internal Johnson Controls processes, customer satisfaction and project financial results. This position supports the Tampa, Florida, territory. Candidates must be local to this area.
How you will do it
- Provides coaching and daily guidance on performance of assigned System Application Engineers. Functions as a Systems Application Engineer where appropriate based on the branch requirements and Account Executive Assignments.
- Performs all of the System Application Engineer duties for highly complex or strategic projects as assigned by Branch Management.
- Provides recommendations to assigned System Application Engineers performance evaluations to HVAC Sales Operations Manager. Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution.
- Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
- Develops and builds relationships between the SAEs and their assigned Account Execs, contractors, customers, consultants, and vendors. Develops and implements a formal technical training program for each of the System Application Engineers. Ensures SAEs are providing proper turnover to service team and coordinating with LSSs/PM on all joint projects.
- Acts as the first level of customer concern for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment and customer satisfaction.
- Acts as the domain expert on equipment to assist in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identifies gaps in the technical expertise of the SAEs in specification interpretation and works with assigned Account Executives to implement short term plans to address these gaps. This includes but is not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, engineered equipment submittals, contract drawings, site coordination, and site installation requirements, etc.
- Periodically reviews the SAEs equipment and controls estimates, proposals, selections, as well as engineering submittals, and purchase, etc.
- Where issues are noted as it relates to; selections, schedules, drawing and specification requirements develops and implements a plan to address the immediate issue and share the standard process to all members of the team.
- Participates in review sessions and feedback groups. Works with SAE team members to ensure proper teaming with service as it pertains to Startup and Warranty processes.
- Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to SAEs and Account Execs during project design or proposal phase. Assists as needed in developing the customer argument for the conceptual solution.
- Monitors and Supports System Application Engineer teams in all of their assigned duties.
- Provides training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process in alignment with the Operations Management Disciplines (OMD) framework.
- Responsible for driving timely releases, revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and assisting Area Management in reporting. As needed, reviews equipment selections, cost estimating, and engineered submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements. Ensures work performed is compliant with state, local, federal, and legal requirements and leads their assigned market by operating in the highest level of ethics. Adheres to all JCI safety standards and ensures their team does the same.
- Acts as first level of escalation for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, post-sale concerns, and customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates process problems or systemic delivery issues to the appropriate leadership.
- Partners with the local market service managers to ensure timely coordination and support for startups, warranty, and quoted non-PCAT work. Ensures project owners are attending routine coordination meetings with service and providing proper turnovers.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical.
- 5+ years of operations management experience in the Building Construction and/or HVAC industry.
- Project Management experience.
Preferred
- Possesses a high-level competence in written and verbal communication.
- Computer skills experience to include: Microsoft Office suite, (with emphasis on Word, Excel and Visio, Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
- AutoCad experience.
- Located in the Tampa, FL, area.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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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.