Research Study Manager

Job Title:

Research Study Manager

Job Description

The Research Study Manager oversees day-to-day clinical research operations for oncology studies at the New Brunswick location and affiliated sites. This role provides leadership to clinical research coordinators, supports disease-specific research groups, and ensures that oncology trials run efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on patient recruitment, retention, and data quality. The Research Study Manager partners closely with physicians and site staff to select appropriate trials, assess feasibility, and drive successful study enrollment across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee the day-to-day clinical research operations at the New Brunswick location, ensuring smooth execution of oncology clinical trials.

+ Supervise clinical research coordinators and manage workflow, including assigning tasks and responsibilities within disease-specific research groups.

+ Provide leadership and direction to the assigned disease-specific group, ensuring that study activities align with protocol requirements and organizational goals.

+ Communicate and promote services that support the growth of clinical research, particularly in the areas of patient recruitment, retention, study coordination, and data management.

+ Conduct quality assurance audits of clinical research activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to study protocols and institutional standards.

+ Ensure regulatory compliance for all assigned studies, including adherence to applicable regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies.

+ Partner with physicians to educate them on available studies, assist in trial selection, and explain feasibility considerations.

+ Collaborate with site teams across multiple locations to oversee oncology research activities and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

+ Help physicians and site staff understand study protocols and requirements, providing guidance to support proper implementation.

+ Work with sites to improve screening and enrollment processes, including assessing current screening practices and identifying opportunities to increase trial participation.

+ Support coordination of research and data management activities to maintain high-quality data and timely study deliverables.

+ Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with clinical, regulatory, and research staff across the organization.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience supervising clinical research coordinators and managing workflow in a clinical research setting.

+ Prior oncology experience, with 3-5 years of experience in oncology research.

+ Hands-on experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), with direct involvement in clinical trial coordination.

+ At least 1 year of supervisory experience in clinical research or a related field.

+ Demonstrated ability to oversee clinical research operations, including coordination, data management, and regulatory processes.

+ Experience conducting quality assurance audits in a clinical research environment.

+ Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for clinical research.

+ Ability to partner effectively with physicians to select appropriate studies and assess feasibility.

+ Capability to understand and interpret clinical trial protocols and communicate requirements to site staff.

+ Bachelor's degree in a science discipline.

+ Experience in oncology clinical operations and oversight of oncology research programs.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in roles such as Clinical Research Supervisor, Clinical Research Manager, or Research Program Manager.

+ Experience working with multiple sites and stakeholders, including physicians, coordinators, and regulatory staff.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence clinical teams and support staff.

+ Ability to develop and implement strategies that improve recruitment, retention, and overall study performance.

+ Comfort working in a matrixed environment with diverse research roles, including CRCs, regulatory affairs professionals, nurse managers, and clinical research managers.

+ Experience supporting or leading oncology research programs within an NCI-designated cancer institute or similar setting.

Work Environment

This role supports oncology research within a large cancer-focused organization that employs more than 200 professionals across roles such as clinical research coordinators, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical research managers, nurse managers, and research leadership. The work schedule typically includes three days per week on-site at clinical locations and two days working from home, providing a hybrid environment that balances in-person collaboration with remote responsibilities.

The Research Study Manager works closely with physicians, site staff, and research teams to oversee oncology studies, interpret protocols, and support trial enrollment. The environment emphasizes…