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Clinical Project Managers are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, nursing, or a related field. Many sponsors are large CROs and pharmaceutical companies with established immigration programs. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Project Manager
Target CROs and large pharma first
Contract research organizations like ICON, Syneos, and Medpace, along with large pharmaceutical companies, file H-1B petitions regularly and have dedicated HR and legal teams equipped to handle sponsorship without delay or confusion.
Clarify your degree field upfront
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to clinical project management. Degrees in life sciences, nursing, public health, or pharmacy are strong. A business degree alone may require additional documentation to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Highlight your regulatory knowledge
GCP training, ICH guidelines, and FDA or EMA regulatory experience strengthen your H-1B petition by reinforcing that the role requires specialized knowledge. Mention these credentials explicitly when discussing sponsorship with hiring teams.
Ask about cap-exempt opportunities
Hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions may be cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round. If you missed the lottery, these employers offer a direct path without waiting for the next cycle.
Bring your PMP or CAPM credentials
Project management certifications reinforce the specialized nature of the role and can support your employer's legal argument that the position requires professional-level expertise. They also make you a more competitive candidate in a crowded sponsorship market.
Understand the timeline before you start
Cap-subject H-1B sponsorship follows a fixed annual cycle with an October 1 start date. Plan your job search accordingly so offers and petition filings align with the registration window, avoiding a gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Project Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Clinical Project Manager is consistently approved as an H-1B visa specialty occupation. USCIS recognizes it as a role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, typically life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related discipline. Employers should document the degree requirement clearly in the job description to support the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Project Managers?
Large contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device firms are the most active sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers and hospital systems also sponsor but often as cap-exempt employers, which means they can file outside the annual lottery window. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for clinical roles.
Will a three-year Australian or international bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B degree requirement?
It can, but it requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization confirming the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. For Clinical Project Manager roles, degree field matters as much as level. A three-year life sciences degree that evaluates as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in the same field generally satisfies USCIS requirements.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a Clinical Project Manager if I missed the lottery?
Yes, through cap-exempt employers. Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-funded research organizations are not subject to the annual H-1B cap and can file petitions at any time of year. This is one of the more practical paths for clinical professionals who were not selected in the lottery.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if I change employers mid-project?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your first day. Under portability rules, if you have an approved I-140 or have been in H-1B status for more than 180 days, you can start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, you don't need to wait for approval. This is especially relevant for CPMs moving between CROs mid-study.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Project 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.