Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Vitalief; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Vitalief is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to support Phase II–IV oncology trials at a Newark, NJ community hospital site. The role is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and a strong emphasis on collaboration within a small team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of clinical research coordination experience in oncology, a background mentoring junior CRCs, and proficiency with EPIC and OnCore CTMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in health or life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical research coordination experience in interventional Phase II–IV trials.
• Experience with oncology trials across disease areas; mentoring experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC and OnCore CTMS; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase II–IV oncology trials at a community hospital site in Newark, NJ.
• Manage trials across multiple oncology disease groups with a fast-paced workload.
• Obtain informed consent and enroll patients per protocol and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior CRC team members and coordinate with clinical staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Mentoring junior CRCs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science, life science, nursing, or related field

Tools

EPIC

OnCore CTMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT VITALIEF

Vitalief is a consulting firm built exclusively for the research and clinical trial industry, providing innovative Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks. By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Vitalief is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team as a full‑time employee with a comprehensive benefits package. This role will support a portfolio of Phase II–IV oncology interventional clinical trials at a community hospital site in Newark, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of clinical research coordination experience, a strong background supporting oncology trials across multiple disease areas, experience mentoring junior CRC team members, and the ability to excel in a collaborative, small‑team environment.

WHY VITALIEF?

• Meaningful Impact: Support innovative oncology research that advances treatment options and improves patient outcomes.
• People‑First Culture: Join a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Work Location: Fully on site in Newark, NJ for the first 3 months. Following training, transition to a hybrid schedule of 4 days onsite and 1 remote day per week.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the execution of Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials, including pharmaceutical-sponsored, ECOG, and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Manage trials across multiple oncology disease groups, including GYN, Breast, GI/GU, Head & Neck, and Lung cancers.
• Oversee a portfolio of approximately 15–20 active clinical trials in a fast‑paced, high‑volume clinical environment.
• Identify and screen potential study participants using physician schedules, pathology reports, multidisciplinary tumor boards, referrals, and other clinical resources.
• Obtain informed consent and enroll eligible patients in accordance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.
• Manage patients throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from consent through completion of active treatment.
• Educate patients regarding study procedures, treatment schedules, and protocol requirements.
• Coordinate patient care activities with physicians, infusion teams, nursing staff, radiology, pathology, laboratories, and other clinical departments.
• Monitor patient safety, document clinical outcomes, and ensure timely reporting of adverse events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
• Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, source records, regulatory files, patient calendars, and study‑related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior CRC team members and support team collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health science, life science, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical research coordination experience supporting interventional Phase II–IV clinical trials.
• Required oncology clinical trial experience, preferably with exposure to multiple oncology disease areas.
• Experience with patient identification, pre‑screening, informed consent, enrollment, retention, regulatory compliance, and clinical data management.
• Prior experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior CRCs.
• Proficiency with EPIC and OnCore™ CTMS.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Adaptable, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, research staff, hospital departments, and external partners.
• Experience ensuring SAEs are documented, completed, and reported within protocol‑defined timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and clinical research systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often require all on‑site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.