Pediatric Oncology Clinical Research Lead

University of Georgia- FACS; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia- FACS invites applications for Associate Director of Pediatric Clinical Research – Cancer Center. This senior role leads pediatric cancer trials (early phase to sponsor-driven) and ensures strategic, compliant program execution aligned with grant portfolios.

Responsibilities include directing study activation, portfolio prioritization, and cross-functional coordination with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Biostatistics, and Translational Science.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD (Clinical Translational Science) or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Unrestricted Florida Medical license or eligibility.
• 8–10 years of experience in drug development pathways, IND research, FDA regulatory requirements, and GCP.
• 8–10 years of experience overseeing large, complex clinical research portfolios including early phase trials.
• 8–10 years of experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (IRB, sponsor, FDA-adjacent processes).
• 8–10 years of leadership supervising research operations teams and program managers.
• Experience collaborating across Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trials Operations, Pharmacy, Biostatistics, and Sponsored Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership for pediatric clinical research operations across the Cancer Center.
• Ensures alignment between Cancer Center strategy, grant objectives, and operational execution.
• Directs all aspects of clinical research execution, including study activation and startup timelines.
• Oversees portfolio management, accrual performance, risk mitigation, and budget oversight.
• Manages coordination among Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Biostatistics, and Translational Science teams.
• Implements systems and governance to support high complexity early phase pediatric trials.
• Oversees regulatory strategy, audits, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Leads workforce planning, staffing models, and training for research leadership and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical research operations

Grant management

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia- FACS invites applications for Associate Director of Pediatric Clinical Research – Cancer Center. This senior role leads pediatric cancer trials (early phase to sponsor-driven) and ensures strategic, compliant program execution aligned with grant portfolios.

Responsibilities include directing study activation, portfolio prioritization, and cross-functional coordination with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Biostatistics, and Translational Science.