Sr Clinical Team Lead - Remote US

Sarah Cannon Research Institute; Tennessee; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Competitive compensation with bonus/in

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is seeking a Sr Clinical Team Lead to coordinate with Clinical Project Managers, sites, and sponsors to advance oncology trials. The role ensures trials meet contract terms, protocol requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines while providing leadership in trial development.

The position is remote based in the US, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; suitable experience may substitute.
• 3+ years as Sr CRA, CTL or equivalent.
• 3+ years oncology experience, Phase I-III.
• Experience managing study timelines, deliverables, and/or vendors.
• Mentoring and/or training less senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and tracking of all assigned clinical activity across lifecycle phases (start-up, interim, close-out).
• Assist in defining and managing project resources and contingency plans.
• Assist in planning of trial budget and communicating deviations.
• Identify and present project issues and facilitate cross-functional resolutions.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of clinical project documents and plans (visit reports, monitoring plan, project plan, etc.).
• Develop and conduct study team training.
• Set up clinical trial monitoring systems and study tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Training

Project management

Clinical trial coordination

Oncology expertise

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Our Sr Clinical Team Lead will work closely with Clinical Project Managers to facilitate collaboration between Sarah Cannon Development Innovations project teams, research sites and clinical trial sponsors to advance common interests and achieve mutual goals. Ensures that all clinical tasks meet client and Sarah Cannon expectations and are completed in accordance with the contract, protocol, project plans, ICH‑GCP guidelines and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provide leadership in the development of clinical trials and related documents.

This is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Assist in planning and tracking of all assigned clinical activity in the lifecycle phases of the start-up, interim, and close-out
• Assist in defining and managing project resource needs and establishing contingency plans for key resources
• Assist in planning of trial budget, communicating deviations from trial budget projections, and proposing solutions for budget delays and deviations
• Identifying and presenting project related issues and facilitating resolutions both in and across functions
• Assist Clinical Project Managers with creation and maintenance of clinical project documents and plans (i.e., Visit Report and Letter Templates, Monitoring Plan, Project Plan, Communication Plan, Recruitment Plan, etc.)
• Develop and conduct study team training
• Set-up clinical trial monitoring systems and study tools
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications needed include:

• Bachelor Degree highly preferred, appropriate experience may be substituted for education
• 3+ years' work experience as a Sr CRA, CTL or equivalent role
• 3+ years direct oncology experience, Phase I - III
• Experience managing study timelines, deliverables, and/or vendors
• Prior experience mentoring and/or training less senior team members
• Demonstrated leadership skills

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.