Associate Director Oncology Research

This position will manage the current system integrations and system implementations from a clinical trial operations perspective, while helping define future research system strategy for clinical trial operations. This role will also jointly lead clinical trial process improvement and implementation efforts across the clinical trial research footprint (NC, SC, GA, IL, and WI).Essential Functions:Demonstrates expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines, as well as applicable rules/regulations pertaining to research.Ensures alignment of research/trial activity with clinic operations across the enterprise.Develops teammates through mentoring and example, participating in or offering continuing education/seminars, etc.Participates actively in the budgeting process, managing staff acuity and assignments proactively to support trial operations at investigator sites.Partners with allied service lines to ensure alignment of services for clinical research (includes pharmacy, radiology, pathology, laboratory services, etc.).Partners with physician leaders, researchers and executive stakeholders to optimize resources for projects across the enterprise.Works closely with corporate partners to facilitate trial start-up (budget, contract, regulatory).Serves as a conduit to LCI Nursing Leadership to ensure alignment with critical System and oncology-specific nursing requirements.Drives regional and programmatic expansion through site assessments and planning activities.Directs trials operations across diverse sites, modalities and tumor teams.Updates executive stakeholders on current/forecasted resource requirements, accrual status, financial performance, investigator performance, etc. through formal presentations and reports.Physical Requirements: Primarily works in an office setting. Requires full range of body motion; sitting for extensive periods of time; walking, standing, reading, and writing/keyboarding. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds.Education, Experience And Certifications: Bachelor's Degree required, health/science preferred. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of directly-related clinical trials experience with a pharmaceutical company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), research center or equivalent required; management experience required; oncology experience required.Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much pensation:Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits And More:Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAtrium Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06