Program Manager (Oncology & Metabolic Health) - Cancer Center

Program Manager (Oncology & Metabolic Health) - Cancer Center

The Program Manager will be responsible for evaluating, triaging, and advancing new clinical trial opportunities for The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC), including oncology and obesity/metabolic health studies. This role leads feasibility assessments, coordinates pre-study activities, and actively navigates studies through Cancer Center startup committees and workflows, oversees Cancer Center Cancer-related portfolios. This role will serve as a central point of coordination, connecting investigators, study teams, and internal teams to ensure studies are aligned with institutional priorities, appropriately resourced, and positioned for successful activation and execution. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, committed to advancing innovative research and delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care.

Job Duties Outlined:

Study Intake & Feasibility:

• Evaluate and triage new clinical trial opportunities across oncology and metabolic health programs.
• Execute feasibility assessments as needed.
• Assess study fit, resource needs, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Study Navigation & Startup Coordination:

• Guide studies through KUCC startup pathways, including Cancer Center committees and disease working groups.
• Identify and address barriers to activation; escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with regulatory, budget/contracting, pharmacy, and operational teams to streamline startup timelines as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a central liaison between investigators, disease teams, and Clinical Trials Office.
• Facilitate connections within oncology and metabolic health programs to optimize study placement and support.
• Participate in and represent KUCC at internal and external research meetings.

Operational Oversight & Tracking:

• Track study opportunities, activation progress, and outcomes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of metrics and maintain high-quality data.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts across study startup workflows.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Support audit readiness and adherence to research compliance standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct or coordinate site qualification and pre-study visits as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to study teams throughout the startup process.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, medical terminology, and trial design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical trial tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations related to drugs, devices, and biologics.
• Clinical research experience in oncology or metabolic health.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary clinical/research teams.

Skills:

• Organization.
• Analytical.
• Problem-solving.
• Multi-tasking.
• Interpersonal.
• Communication.
• Team-oriented.
• Initiative.
• Adaptability.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum $60,800.00

Midpoint $76,000.00

Maximum $91,200.00