Director of Research Nursing - Full Time - Wolf River

West Cancer Center•Germantown, TN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Research Nursing oversees research nursing and clinical operations staff while ensuring high-quality execution of clinical research studies, regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and sponsor satisfaction. This role collaborates closely with investigators, sponsors, CROs, regulatory personnel, and executive leadership to support study activation, enrollment, quality assurance initiatives, and continued program growth. The Director is responsible for developing operational processes, mentoring research personnel, and ensuring adherence to FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and organizational policies. This role serves as a key leader in advancing research excellence, quality outcomes, and strategic program development.

Requirements

Master’s degree with two years of related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience; OR seven to ten years of related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and clinical research operations
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced environment
Ability to participate in multidisciplinary teams and maintain effective professional relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and email systems
Current RN license required

Nice To Haves

Additional hours may be required
Occasional travel may be required

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises research personnel
Recruits, hires, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists in terminations of research staff
Oversees work schedules for clinical research personnel and monitors productivity
Ensures compliance of research operations with federal and state regulations
Works closely with Principal Investigators for study start-up, Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and subject identification strategies
Implements, revises, communicates, and monitors Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Research Department
Presides at staff meetings and research meetings as required
Serves as liaison to internal departments for issue resolution
Plans and implements training and educational opportunities for research personnel
Guides and motivates physicians, administration, peers, and subordinates in supporting research operations
Interfaces with all departments regarding integration of research processes
Interfaces with pharmaceutical companies, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs)
Provides operational quality oversight for research personnel by performing routine chart audits, monitoring protocol adherence, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and compliance enhancement
Reviews quality metrics, protocol deviations, CAPAs, audit findings, and monitoring trends to identify opportunities for process improvement
Partners with Regulatory Affairs and operational leadership to ensure inspection readiness and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Ensures research personnel maintain required training, competencies, and compliance documentation
Oversees implementation and adherence to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Leads process improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, protocol compliance, and research quality standards
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all interactions
Complies with organizational safety policies and procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned