Research Director - Cancer

Private Health Management

5d•$135,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Private Health Management (PHM) guides patients and families through complex medical care, including cancer, by working alongside physicians to coordinate treatment, advocacy, and support. The Research Director will lead research efforts on complex cancer cases and help establish a standard of excellence in precision medicine. The role involves reviewing client medical records and clinical histories; identifying and evaluating diagnostic and treatment options, including clinical trials and innovative evidence-based therapies around the world; and developing and prioritizing treatment strategies using medical literature and input from leading experts. The Research Director also participates in client calls alongside clinicians, supports shared decision-making, interprets molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests, and creates patient education materials. This is a remote role for someone who lives in and physically performs all work in the United States.

Requirements

PhD in a science or healthcare field.
Early- to mid-career professional experience in oncology, including research, clinical, or translational work across any cancer type.
Knowledge of research best practices and well-developed medical literature research capabilities, including use of resources such as PubMed and Google Scholar.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, service orientation, and written and verbal communication abilities to serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
Ability to work efficiently and resourcefully, use creativity, and make rapid decisions amid ambiguity and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with peers, coworkers, and external experts.

Responsibilities

Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings, support shared decision-making, and explain available options.
Analyze patient medical records, extracting and tracking laboratory values, symptoms, medication histories, and clinical outcomes.
Identify, review, and analyze medical literature; summarize articles, compare clinical study findings, and present information in a patient-friendly manner.
Interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests and provide insights to support patient care decisions.
Research, evaluate, and prioritize treatment options, including standard-of-care approaches, professional guidelines, and investigational therapies.
Identify and connect with key opinion leaders and other relevant experts to help guide treatment decisions.
Identify and evaluate potential clinical trials through database searches, evidence review, spreadsheet creation, and contact with trial sites.
Create patient education materials, including written reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts related to clinical history, diagnosis, and treatment options.