Supervisor, Clinical Research for Oncology Practice

Us Oncology Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Program

Disability/Life Insurance

Job summary

OHC is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to oversee clinical research operations across the practice, ensuring alignment with SOPs and regulatory requirements. The role leads staff development and coordinates with SRL, physicians, and management to improve research quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration to advance clinical trials and compliance within a fast-paced oncology research environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical research staff in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP; coordinates activities across departments.
• Coaches and develops staff; handles recruitment, interviewing, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborates to develop research accountability standards, metrics, reports, and improvement plans.
• Coordinates study selection in collaboration with SRL, physicians, and management.
• Assists in development of budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.
• May promote or market research program to the practice, community and referring physicians.
• May coordinate research activities with other bases or sponsors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitask

Fast-paced environment

GCP/ICH guidelines

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associates degree in clinical or scientific field

Nursing program graduate preferred

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Clinical Research Manager

Weekly Hours: 40 (full time)

SCOPE:

Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice. Coaches and develops staff. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Why choose OHC?

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include:

• 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
• A company 401K plan
• Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
• Competitive salaries
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• A generous PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Program
• Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailersjust for being an OHC employee
• Wellness Program
• Periodic merit raises
• Opportunities for advancement

About the company:

OHC has served as the region’s premier provider of treatments for cancer and blood disorders, offering a wide range of services and state-of-the‑art treatments and technologies, as well as being nationally recognized for cutting edge clinical research breakthroughs in Southwest Ohio area for over 40 years. Serving patients close to home through our Cancer Centers of Excellence in Fairfield, West side of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Kenwood and Eastgate in Ohio. OHC puts patients first by delivering compassionate and convenient care, tailored to meet a patient’s medical and personal needs.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical research staff members in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines. Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice.

• Coaches and develops staff. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assessing performance, recommending salary changes, and progressive discipline. Enforces adherence to company policies.

• Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement. Collaborates with site research leader (SRL), upper management, and staff in the implementation of action plans designed to improve practice research operations and quality assurance functions.

• Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.

• Collaborates with SRL and upper management on the development of research budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.

• May promote or market research program to the practice, community, and referring physicians.

• May coordinate research activities with other (non-USOR) bases or sponsors.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training –

• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred

Business Experience -

• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology
• Supervisory experience preferred, experience in clinical research preferred
• If required in state of practice, current licensure as a registered (RN)
• Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses
• SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills -

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment
• Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, Windows, Excel, etc.
• Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials