Oncology APP/NP

START Center for Cancer Research • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The START Center for Cancer Research (START) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider / Nurse Practitioner to support protocol-compliant patient care and clinical trial execution for Phase I and other early-phase oncology studies. Functioning as a sub-investigator under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the APP/NP extends clinical capacity, supports screening and study visits, and enhances care coordination while preserving core investigator responsibilities specific to early-phase research.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work location is 4383 Medical Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229.

START is an early-phase clinical research site network dedicated to oncology. Its sites have conducted more than 1,000 early-phase clinical trials, including trials involving therapies later approved by the FDA or EMA. The organization’s mission is “Hope Through Access.”

Requirements

• Advanced practice degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current licensure in the applicable state(s).
• At least 5 years of experience in oncology clinical care or oncology clinical research.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in advanced practice nursing or physician assistant studies.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Eligibility and willingness to serve as a sub-investigator on oncology clinical trials.
• Prior experience in early-phase (Phase I) oncology clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a sub-investigator on assigned early-phase clinical trials after completing required training and delegation documentation.
• Conduct protocol-required physical examinations and study visits for patients in screening, on treatment, and in follow-up, as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare comprehensive medical histories and clinical summaries before new patient consultations to support PI evaluation.
• Assist with screening before new patient visits, including preliminary chart review and protocol feasibility assessment.
• Support post-consent screening by assisting with protocol-specific screening questions and required clarifications.
• Assist with identification, documentation, and follow-up of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team.
• Attend sponsor or safety calls designated as low priority or routine, as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
• Serve as the first point of clinical contact for day-to-day patient management questions from the research care team and escalate issues to the Principal Investigator as appropriate.
• Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, clinical research coordinators, and data management to ensure safe, efficient, and protocol-adherent care delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior