Project Manager-Clinical Research & Operation| Oncology

Taas Partners; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for 3D Cancer seeks a capable Coordinator to act as the central liaison between clinical partners and the research laboratory. You will oversee workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and support both wet lab and computational tasks, while maintaining robust cross-functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of project management or clinical coordination experience in oncology or genomics, with PMP/CRC certification preferred and MBA/MSc/M.Tech in Healthcare fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven experience in project management, clinical coordination, or healthcare administration in oncology, genomics, or translational clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end clinical sample logistics between partnering hospitals and histopathology/spatial omics labs.
• Manage complex administrative workflows, timelines, and ensure ethical compliance for human tissue research.
• Maintain relationships with clinical oncologists, surgeons, and research stakeholders; track progress and resolve bottlenecks.
• Translate operational requirements into actionable timelines and communicate with medical professionals and benchtop researchers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional comms

Project management

Healthcare administration

Leadership

Education

MBA / MSc / M.Tech in Healthcare

Job description

Role Summary

Serve as the central administrative and operational liaison between clinical collaborating centers and the research laboratory. The candidate will oversee operational, administrative, and clinical workflows and serve as a bridge between our research teams, clinical partners, and institutional stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure the seamless execution of wet lab and computational workflows, facilitating efficient clinical sample acquisition, regulatory compliance, and robust cross-functional coordination.

About the Centre

The Centre for 3D Cancer is a Focused Research Organization dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary digital tissue mapping and high-resolution histopathology in oncology. Operating at the intersection of clinical research, tissue imaging, advanced molecular biology, and computational science, we are committed to decoding complex tumor microenvironments at unprecedented scales. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure seamlessly integrates advanced 3D histology, multiomics, spatial biology and liquid biopsy pipelines to drive deep molecular profiling. By specifically focusing on the unique genomic and clinical landscapes of Indian cohorts, the Centre for 3D Cancer Omics translates complex molecular data into actionable insights, pushing the boundaries of precision oncology and transformative cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

• The coordinator will manage end-to-end clinical sample logistics, ensuring flawless communication and specimen transfer from partnering hospitals to our advanced histopathology and spatial omics laboratories.

• Daily functions include managing complex administrative workflows, tracking project timelines, maintaining stringent ethical compliance for human tissue research, and actively managing continuous relationships with clinical oncologists, surgeons, and research stakeholders.

• Track project progress continuously across all phases, proactively identifying potential delays and operational bottlenecks, and formulating actionable resolutions to maintain timeline integrity and ensure seamless execution.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of proven experience in project management, clinical coordination, or healthcare administration, preferably within an oncology, genomics, or specialized biomedical research setting.

• Exceptional proficiency in stakeholder management and cross-functional communication is mandatory.

• The role demands strong strategic planning capabilities to successfully balance administrative rigor with the fast-paced, dynamic demands of translational clinical research and multi-phase project management.

Educational Background

• A MBA/MSc/M.Tech in Healthcare Administration, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Public Health, Life sciences or a closely related discipline is required.

Technical & Lab Expertise

• 2 years of experience in clinical research coordination, biobanking logistics, or health project management.

Soft Skills & Operational Drive

• We require a proactive leader capable of cultivating a collaborative environment across diverse clinical and scientific teams.

• The candidate must translate complex operational requirements into actionable timelines, communicating effectively with both medical professionals and benchtop researchers.

• Exceptional organizational drive is essential to oversee clinical specimen procurement, manage continuous operational/administrative workflows, and resolve bottlenecks with agility.

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience coordinating large-scale oncology biobanking efforts or managing clinical operations for pathology labs stands as a significant advantage.

• A formalized Project Management Professional (PMP) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification is highly preferred.