Director, Oncology Research

Job Title: Director, Oncology Research

Full time

Variable Hours (United States of America)

213 S Jefferson St - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

R160598 Director, Oncology Research (Open)

The Director, Oncology Research provides leadership and oversight for departmental research activities, optimizing research opportunities for faculty, residents, and trainees through support of basic, clinical, and translational research project conception and development, grant writing, recruitment and compliance, manuscript development, and management of submissions. Builds and sustains a research portfolio aligned with departmental and organizational priorities. This leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive oncology research infrastructure that advances clinical research across Carilion Clinic, leading the growth of a high‑performing oncology research portfolio, overseeing research operations and governance, strengthening clinical trial performance, fostering investigator development, and building the infrastructure necessary to support long‑term growth and national recognition of Carilion's cancer research programs.

• Collaborate with faculty, residents, and trainees to identify, develop, and optimize research opportunities, including hypothesis development and study design.
• Assist in identifying and securing grant and foundation funding, including searching for relevant funding opportunities, drafting grant applications, coordinating submissions with Research and Development, and supporting annual reporting and maintenance of funding records.
• Support recruitment and retention of research subjects, including identification of appropriate participants, development and maintenance of consent documentation, and coordination of research activities in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Oversee data collection and maintenance of research records in compliance with local, state, federal, and funding agency regulations.
• Assist with development, completion, and submission of manuscripts, abstracts, and conference materials.
• Serve as liaison with institutional Research and Development, Institutional Review Boards, Office for Human Research Protections, Legal, FDA, industry sponsors, and contract research organizations.
• Provide administrative oversight for research operations, including study start‑ups, project tracking, budget development and monitoring, and support of contract negotiations in collaboration with Research and Development.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for research studies, including preparation and submission of IRB applications, amendments, renewals, informed consent documents, data collection tools, and audit documentation.
• Support development and delivery of research education and training for faculty, residents, students, and research staff.
• Participate in departmental and institutional meetings, committees, and academic activities as applicable.
• Develop and support protocols and workflows to ensure research studies are operationally ready, including coordination of resources, staff, training, system builds, and logistics.
• Support public and patient education related to research and clinical trials and promote awareness of research programs and collaborations.
• Maintain required research registrations and reporting systems, including public trial registries and institutional research websites.
• Assist with multi‑institutional collaborations, agreements, amendments, new program development, and discussions related to publications or intellectual property.

• Education: Master’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 3 years of experience performing and coordinating research activities.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None.
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  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Knowledge of medical terminology required; proficiency with computers and standard office software required; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities required; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required; demonstrated ability to…