Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Director
About The Position
Vitalief partners with Sponsors, CROs, and research sites across the clinical trials ecosystem, delivering consulting and workforce solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate patient-impacting innovation. By embedding highly skilled professionals directly into client teams—while maintaining them as Vitalief employees—we provide flexible, seamless access to expertise without increasing internal headcount. We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Leader with clinical research experience to join Vitalief as a full-time, fully benefited employee. In this role, you will support a premier clinical research site in New Brunswick, NJ, in building a high-performing centralized clinical research nursing structure. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for strengthening operations, elevating clinical quality, and shaping the future of oncology research nursing. The Director will lead approximately 20 research nurses and help advance innovative care models, including telehealth and remote consenting initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in healthcare and clinical research as a Registered Nurse, including leadership or nurse management experience.
- Active RN license in the state of New Jersey.
- BSN degree required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- 2 to 3 years of oncology nursing experience.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a nursing leadership or supervisory role within an inpatient or outpatient care setting.
- Exposure to clinical research environments or clinical trials.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor, guide, and inspire clinical teams.
- Strategic, innovative mindset with a passion for advancing oncology research, program development, and improving patient care delivery.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Planner, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctoral degree is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Advarra OnCore is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Executive Director of Clinical Research, provide leadership and oversight of Oncology Clinical Research Nurses (~20 direct reports).
- Ensure high standards of clinical quality, protocol adherence, and patient safety.
- Assess and maintain clinical competency across the nursing team.
- Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff at varying levels of experience.
- Address clinical and operational issues, including documentation and patient assessments.
- Lead and support strategic initiatives, including Remote consenting workflows; Telehealth integration in clinical research; Health literacy and patient engagement programs.
- Help establish a more centralized and structured research nursing model.
- Partner with leadership to advance the role and visibility of research nursing within the organization.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a team of ~20 research nurses
- Potential expansion into multi-site or statewide leadership roles.
- Contribute to scientific advancements that directly improve patient lives.
- Thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.
- Enjoy 20 PTO days
- 9 paid holidays
- company-paid life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- robust healthcare options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
