Research Program Manager - Oncology

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

Job summary

Vitalief seeks an experienced Clinical Research Program Manager to oversee Phase II–IV oncology trials at a premier research center in Somerset, NJ. You will manage multi-site operations, protocol implementation, enrollments, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

In a fast-paced environment, you will lead a small team, mentor staff, drive process improvements, partner with investigators and leadership, and ensure delivery of complex trials on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of oncology clinical research experience, including trials management.
• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience within a clinical research environment.
• RN preferred; experience in academic medical centers or cancer centers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of oncology trial operations and regulatory standards (GCP, FDA, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, IRB).
• Strong leadership, mentoring abilities, and capability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oncology clinical research

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/Health Sciences/Life Sciences/Public Health

Master’s degree preferred

RN preferred

Tools

CTMS

EDC platforms

OnCore

Job description

ABOUT VITALIEF

Vitalief is a consulting firm built exclusively for the research and clinical trial industry, providing innovative Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks. By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Vitalief is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Program Manager to join our team as a full-time employee supporting interventional oncology clinical trials at a premier research center in Somerset, NJ. In this highly visible role, you will oversee the successful execution of Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials, spanning multiple oncology disease groups, including Breast, GI/GU, Head & Neck, and Lung cancers.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical research environment and is passionate about advancing cancer research while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the successful delivery of complex clinical trials.

WHY VITALIEF?

• Meaningful Impact: Support innovative oncology research that advances treatment options and improves patient outcomes.
• People-First Culture: Join a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Work Location: Four (4) days on site in Somerset, NJ and one (1) day on site in Hamilton, NJ per week.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000 depending on experience.

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, competency assessments, 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 to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with investigators, research leadership, clinical teams, and institutional stakeholders to support research goals and priorities.
• Participate in operational planning, resource management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead meetings and multidisciplinary collaborations to enhance research performance and patient access to clinical trials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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 working in an academic medical center, cancer center, or large healthcare system preferred.
• Knowledge of oncology clinical trial operations, protocol implementation, regulatory requirements, and research compliance standards, including GCP, FDA, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop research teams in a complex clinical environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with quality assurance activities, auditing, process improvement, and operational optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical research systems, including CTMS, EDC platforms, and/or OnCore.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, research teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and relationship-building abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.