GU Medical Oncologist​/Director, Clinical Research

GU Medical Oncologist / Director, Clinical Research

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering access to cutting‑edge trials throughout the US and Europe. Today, with over 1,300 studies completed, and with research facilities in the United States and in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, START’s mission is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs that will improve the quality of life and survival for patients with cancer and lead to its eventual cure.

Over 43 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval. While academic medical centers conduct 80 % of cancer trials, such trials reach only 20 % of the patient population—leaving the majority of patients treated in community practices and hospitals without access to a clinical trial when their care journey calls for one. START serves the many by bringing cancer trials to physicians and their patients in community hospitals and practices when hope is needed most.

This role is based at a site in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Director

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

• Strong leadership skills to oversee early and late‑phase GU clinical trials, providing overarching medical direction and comprehensive medical reviews of protocols in conformance with the investigational plan and good clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively across healthcare provider disciplines with urologic oncologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine radiologists, pathologists, and medical oncology physicians.
• Provide medical and scientific feasibility of all new sponsor inquiries, driving growth through strategic partnerships.
• Lead and manage a matrix team responsible for the conduct of GU oncology trials.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of all trial site participants are protected.
• Ensure data collected at the study site is credible and accurate.
• Ensure the ethical rights, integrity, and confidentiality of all participants at the trial site are protected.
• Develop professional working relationships with sponsors and clinical research organizations involved in study conduct.
• Provide expert guidance and support to clinical operations research staff and sponsor clients.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts for clinical research services, integrating best practices and fostering a culture of research excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance patient recruitment and retention in clinical trials.
• Strong collaborative skills working with START co‑investigator physicians and across the START Network.

• M.D. or equivalent.
• Board‑certified in Medical Oncology or Urology.
• Qualified for relevant U.S. state medical licensing.
• Clinical trials experience with a strong interest in drug development and publications.
• Ability to critically analyze clinical scientific data and literature.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles, safety and adverse‑event reporting, FDA regulations, and biomedical research ethics.
• Passion for providing excellence of clinical care and for working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset encompassing an aggressive approach to growth and expansion.

• Previous experience with industry‑sponsored clinical trials.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in publishing and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Translational research experience and familiarity with early and late‑stage clinical trials.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance options provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: company‑paid life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: health savings and flexible spending accounts offered.
• Well‑being and work‑life balance: paid time off,…