Oncology Clinical Research Study Manager

Vitalief; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

Vitalief is seeking a Clinical Research Study Manager to oversee Phase II–IV oncology trials at a premier research center in Somerset, NJ, with additional on-site presence in Hamilton, NJ. You will lead daily operations, ensure protocol execution, and manage a small team to deliver high-quality research outcomes.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, robust project management, and the ability to collaborate with investigators and clinical teams across two locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of oncology clinical research experience, including experience managing clinical trials.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of supervisory or management experience within a clinical research environment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
• Experience in an academic medical center, cancer center, or large healthcare system preferred.
• Knowledge of oncology clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and research compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily oncology clinical research operations across two locations.
• Oversee protocol implementation, study activation, enrollment, data collection, and research workflows.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small clinical research team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, documentation, record retention, and reporting of protocol deviations.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans for continuous improvement.
• Partner with investigators and stakeholders to support research goals.
• Participate in operational planning, resource management, and process improvement.
• Lead meetings and collaborations to enhance research performance and patient access to trials.

Skills

Oncology clinical research experience

Supervisory/management experience

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (GCP, FDA, HIPAA)

Communication & collaboration

Critical thinking & problem solving

Time management & organization

CTMS/EDC systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

EDC platforms

OnCore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vitalief is seeking a Clinical Research Study Manager to oversee Phase II–IV oncology trials at a premier research center in Somerset, NJ, with additional on-site presence in Hamilton, NJ. You will lead daily operations, ensure protocol execution, and manage a small team to deliver high-quality research outcomes.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, robust project management, and the ability to collaborate with investigators and clinical teams across two locations.