Phase I Oncology APP/NP — Sub-Investigator

START Center for Cancer Research; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research in East Brunswick, NJ, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support early-phase oncology clinical trials as a sub-investigator under the PI. This role involves patient screening, visits, adverse event documentation, and coordination with nursing, pharmacy, and data management to ensure protocol adherence and high-quality care.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm; limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced practice degree (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with current state licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in oncology clinical care or oncology clinical research.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in advanced practice nursing or physician assistant studies preferred.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; eligibility to serve as sub-investigator on oncology trials preferred.
• Experience in early-phase (Phase I) oncology clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a sub-investigator on assigned early-phase oncology trials under the PI.
• Conduct protocol-required physical examinations and study visits for patients in screening, on treatment, and follow-up as delegated.
• Prepare medical histories and clinical summaries prior to new patient consults to support PI evaluation.
• Assist with screening activities prior to new patient visits and protocol feasibility assessment.
• Support post-consent screening with protocol-specific screening questions and clarifications.
• Identify, document, and follow up on adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE) in collaboration with the PI.
• Act as the first point of clinical contact for the research care team for day-to-day patient management.
• Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, coordinators, and data management to ensure safe, protocol-adherent care delivery.

Education

Advanced practice degree (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research in East Brunswick, NJ, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support early-phase oncology clinical trials as a sub-investigator under the PI. This role involves patient screening, visits, adverse event documentation, and coordination with nursing, pharmacy, and data management to ensure protocol adherence and high-quality care.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm; limited travel may be required.