Manager

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Research Manager for Oncology Services. The role requires overseeing complex clinical trials from activation through closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff, manage trial budgets, monitor data quality, and maintain CTMS/EMR systems. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, with 3+ years of managerial experience in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a Master's is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and independent work abilities.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience leading clinical research coordinators or specialists.
• Extensive experience managing oncology clinical trials from activation through closeout.
• Solid background in budget development, contracts, and FDA/ICH-GCP guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee oncology clinical trials from activation through closeout with independence.
• Ensure regulatory documentation and trial compliance per GCP standards.
• Assist with protocol evaluation, budgeting, and contract negotiations.
• Utilize CTMS and EMR to track participants, data quality, and study progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize trial workflows.
• Monitor fiscal management and generate regulatory binders and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

EMR

Job description

Job Title: Manager

Location: CANCER CENTER

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req # 0000260058

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $78,400.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Research Manager – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Research Manager for Oncology Services plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex clinical research oversight and trial management according to strict medical, legal, and professional Good Clinical Practice standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during protocol evaluations, ensuring accurate regulatory documentation, delivering trial-specific compliance, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the multidisciplinary oncology department.

A typical day for a Research Manager may include:

• Prepares operational plans for oncology clinical trials, clearly explains the process, and coordinates study activation through closeout procedures
• Operates clinical trial management systems, electronic health records, computers, and database applications necessary to ensure a safe and accurate tracking and monitoring procedure
• Assist physicians and principal investigators during study selection and protocol implementation by managing recruitment, screening, or enrollment activities
• Sets up regulatory binders and other essential files following human subject protection guidelines, handles contracts negotiation, and reviews budgets to assist with fiscal management
• Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts research quality metrics, and reports protocol deviations, adverse events, or other problems immediately to the appropriate support or departmental leadership
• Monitors and calls out trial data metrics, alerting the healthcare team immediately to any changes in patient condition or compliance issues
• Utilizes research software and documentation systems to enter accurately identified and verified records of trial participants, and retrieves old laboratory or clinical reports when necessary
• Demonstrates working knowledge of research protocols including IRB submissions, continuing reviews, safety, and audit preparation techniques
• Collaborates professionally in an administrative or clinical research environment, working in close cooperation with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other technical staff
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working as a team player and assisting those in need
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• You utilize a proactive approach and anticipate needs
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for each person regardless of that person’s background, race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Research Manager opportunity:

• Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is highly preferred
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience leading clinical research coordinators or specialists
• Extensive experience managing oncology clinical trials from study activation through to closeout
• Solid background in fiscal management, budget development, and contract negotiation for research protocols
• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, IRB processes, and human subject protections
• Proficiency working with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Certification through a recognized clinical trials professional organization (SoCRA or ACRP) is required