We are seeking a Director of Clinical Research Management to help shape the future of oncology clinical research. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving high-impact oncology programs and advancing innovative cancer research through strategic partnerships across sponsors, CROs, and investigative sites, while balancing clinical operations, program strategy, business development, and stakeholder engagement.
The Director will provide leadership and oversight for oncology clinical research programs, including supporting program start-up activities such as site identification and selection, budget development, and contract negotiations. The role includes building and maintaining strong working relationships with investigative sites and clinical research partners, collaborating with legal teams and clinical trial sponsors on contracts and program matters, and managing and overseeing contracted CRO partners. The Director will also contribute to program documents and presentations, support work with senior leadership and business development on capabilities and marketing materials, assist in client and proposal meetings, and help prepare, review, and revise scopes of work, RFP responses, contracts, and related business development materials.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience in oncology clinical research and/or communications, with experience in clinical research operations and/or the clinical trial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of clinical research processes and investigative site relationships, excellent communication and presentation skills, and strong organizational and project management capabilities to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Management or supervisory experience is preferred, as are a master’s degree, SOCRA certification, and prior experience supporting business development activities such as client presentations, proposals/RFPs, scopes of work, budgets, and contracts, including work with investigative sites, clinical trial sponsors, CROs, and related organizations.