Clinical Program Associate

McKesson’s Corporate; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a McKesson subsidiary, is seeking a Clinical Program Associate to provide administrative support to a Clinical Program Scientist and related directors in SCRI Research Programs. This role emphasizes coordination, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork.

You will track enrollment and study materials, draft summaries, support disease-program activities, and help prepare communications for sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years experience in oncology or clinical research.
• Broad oncology or clinical research knowledge (phase I–IV).
• Willingness to develop in-depth expertise to support SCRI Research Programs.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multi-cultural teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good prioritization and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• General tasks in support of SCRI Research Program(s).
• Tracks enrollment and updates relevant documents.
• Tracks study cohorts.
• Drafts one-page study summaries and circulates to sites.
• Drafts disease KOL lists by region/expertise.
• Drafts study summary emails for sites; creates program materials.
• Distributes materials to the network.
• Supports questions from shared department mailbox.
• Coordinate interventional actions across multiple teams for at risk studies.
• Supports enrollment targets including diversity targets.
• Provides materials with manager oversight.
• Drafts Open to Enrollment emails and other summaries.
• Assists with slide deck creation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Clinical Program Associate role

The Clinical Program Associate role will provide administrative and overall support to a Clinical Program Scientist, and/or Associate Director, and/or Director in the support of a SCRI Research Program(s).

Duties and Responsibilities

• General tasks in the support of a SCRI Research Program(s).
• Tasks can include but may not be limited to:
• Tracks enrollment and updates relevant documents
• Tracks study cohorts
• Tracks protocol amendments
• Creates and updates one page study summaries; circulates to appropriate sites with oversight
• In partnership with Disease Program Team, drafts and maintains list of disease KOLs by region/expertise/etc.
• Drafts study summary emails for sites; drafts program-specific material for distribution
• Distributes Therapeutic Development supported materials to network
• Supervise and forward questions to appropriate stakeholders from shared department mailbox
• Ad-hoc projects and related work as required
• Tracks and maintains actions for Therapeutic Development team initiatives
• Coordinate interventional actions across multiple teams for at risk studies
• Supports partner enrollment targets that may be inclusive of diversity targets
• Provides materials in support of a SCRI Research Program(s) with manager oversight, as appropriate.
• Includes but may not be limited to:
• Drafts Open to Enrollment (OTE) emails
• One page summaries
• Disease committee content
• Drafts and sends FDA approval emails
• Assists with slide deck creation

Mandatory

The following are mandatory expectations of all SCRI employees. Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.” During your employment with SCRI, you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in oncology or clinical research
• Broad oncology OR clinical research (phase I – IV) knowledge
• Willingness to develop in-depth expertise required to support a SCRI Research Program
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multi-cultural teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good prioritization skills
• Strong ability to function in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing needs of program

This is a remote position based in the United States. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

Applications will be accepted through August 24, 2026.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade.

SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings. We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

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