Clinical Research and Operations Manager

The US Oncology Network • Norfolk, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for an in person Clinical Research and Operations Manager to support our offices in Norfolk.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required, experience in clinical research preferred. 5 years+ preferred.
• If required for state of practice, current licensure as a registered nurse (RN)
• Exceptional people-leader skills; excellent team-building skills; excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, windows, excel etc. Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines
• Specific knowledge of all aspects of clinical research - ability to read, analyze and interpret technical items such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents, ability to solve problems and implement solutions
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trails
• Basic knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and contracting, understanding of site financials including revenue cycle

Nice To Haves

• SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical research operations across all research locations, ensuring compliant, high‑quality execution of clinical trials in accordance with study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with physicians, research leadership, sponsors, and CROs to support trial selection, study start‑up, and successful trial execution across therapeutic areas.
• Oversee study start‑up activities, regulatory processes, and site activation timelines to support timely and efficient trial launch.
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and patient safety, including oversight of protocol deviations, risk mitigation strategies, adverse event reporting, and informed consent processes.
• Provide strategic oversight of research finance activities, including budgeting, billing compliance, account reconciliation, and contract negotiations for independent trials.
• Monitor and report on key research performance metrics (e.g., enrollment, operational efficiency, trial progress) to support data‑driven decision making.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability of research operations.
• Recruit, develop, and lead multidisciplinary research teams, fostering a collaborative culture focused on accountability, professional growth, and high performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees