Research Program Manager - Oncology
About The Position
Vitalief is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Program Manager to join our team as a full-time employee supporting interventional oncology clinical trials at a premier research center in Somerset, NJ. In this highly visible role, you will oversee the successful execution of Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials, spanning multiple oncology disease groups, including Breast, GI/GU, Head & Neck, and Lung cancers. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical research environment and is passionate about advancing cancer research while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the successful delivery of complex clinical trials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field required
- Minimum of 3 years of oncology clinical research experience, including experience managing clinical trials.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of supervisory or management experience within a clinical research environment.
- Knowledge of oncology clinical trial operations, protocol implementation, regulatory requirements, and research compliance standards, including GCP, FDA, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop research teams in a complex clinical environment.
- Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with quality assurance activities, auditing, process improvement, and operational optimization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical research systems, including CTMS, EDC platforms, and/or OnCore.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, research teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and relationship-building abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) preferred
- Experience working in an academic medical center, cancer center, or large healthcare system preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead daily oncology clinical research operations across two locations.
- Oversee protocol implementation, study activation, enrollment, data collection, and research workflows.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a small clinical research team.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, competency assessments, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
- Oversee regulatory submissions, documentation, record retention, and reporting of protocol deviations.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans to support continuous improvement.
- Partner with investigators, research leadership, clinical teams, and institutional stakeholders to support research goals and priorities.
- Participate in operational planning, resource management, and process improvement initiatives.
- Lead meetings and multidisciplinary collaborations to enhance research performance and patient access to clinical trials.
Benefits
- 20 PTO days
- 9 paid holidays
- company-paid life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- comprehensive healthcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
