Lead Oncology Clinical PI for Early-Phase Trials

The START Center for Cancer Research; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan withem​

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible FSA and HSA

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Clinical Principal Investigator to lead early-phase oncology trials, oversee protocol development, regulatory compliance, and sponsor communications, and provide expert data interpretation with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MD, board certification in hematology/oncology, and extensive trial experience focused on drug development, patient safety, and ethics. On-site schedule is M-F 8a-5p.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent qualification.
• Board certified in hematology and/or medical oncology.
• Clinical trials experience with strong drug development interest.
• Understanding of GCP principles, safety reporting, FDA regulations, and biomedical ethics.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and reviews of protocols in line with the investigational plan and GCP.
• Lead early phase oncology trial conduct.
• Ensure safety and rights of trial participants are protected.
• Ensure data collected at the site is credible and accurate.
• Develop relationships with sponsors and CROs involved in study conduct.
• Support clinical operations staff and sponsor client.
• Lead continuous quality improvement in clinical research services.
• Develop and implement patient recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

GCP knowledge

Team player

Education

MD or equivalent

Board Certified in Hematology/Medical Oncology

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Clinical Principal Investigator to lead early-phase oncology trials, oversee protocol development, regulatory compliance, and sponsor communications, and provide expert data interpretation with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MD, board certification in hematology/oncology, and extensive trial experience focused on drug development, patient safety, and ethics. On-site schedule is M-F 8a-5p.