Clinical Research Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,941 - 103,834; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care organization in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Clinical Research Lead for their Clinical Research Office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading training initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations and support successful clinical trials. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,941 - $103,834 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Research certification (SOCRA, ACRP, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to lead training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives within the MCC-CRO.
• Develop and manage training programs.
• Collaborate with leadership for current training.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support execution of clinical trials.

Skills

Detailed-oriented

Experience in clinical research

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Training development skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS)

Job description

Overview

The Markey Cancer Center (MCC), Kentucky’s only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Clinical Research Lead for our Clinical Research Office (CRO). This position will be the lead for training within the MCC-CRO. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, facilitating smooth interactions with regulatory agencies, and supporting the successful execution of clinical trials. This individual is responsible for the development and management of training to support the organization’s clinical research objectives. This individual will work with departmental and hospital leadership to develop and implement training programs to ensure the team is up-to-date with the latest requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives within the MCC-CRO to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in clinical research.
• Develop and manage training programs to support the organization’s clinical research objectives.
• Collaborate with departmental and hospital leadership to implement training that keeps the team current with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations and facilitate interactions with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Support the successful execution of clinical trials by equipping staff with necessary knowledge and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Supervisory responsibilities: Yes
• Research certification (SOCRA, ACRP, etc.) preferred

Additional Information

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hrs/wk)
• Location: Lexington, KY – Onsite
• Salary Range: $62,941 - $103,834/year
• Type: Staff; Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Deadline To Apply: 09/25/2025

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

To view the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits, please visit the official site. The University follows applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.