Clinical Trials Manager

Pay Range: Targeted salary $55,800 - $72,600 annually, based on experience


Benefits Eligible: Yes


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule


Travel: Not required


Position Introduction:


OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.


At the Stephenson Cancer Center, the energy behind our mission is real and now, we're looking for someone who's ready to help drive it forward. The Clinical Trials Manager in our Clinical Trials Office is more than a coordinator or an administrator: this is a strategic leadership role at the heart of advancing cancer research. You'll shape how groundbreaking therapies move from concept to patient care, guiding a program that directly impacts lives across Oklahoma and beyond.


What Makes This Role Exciting

• Senior Program Leadership: You'll oversee the full clinical trials portfolio, ensuring studies launch smoothly, run efficiently, and deliver meaningful results.
• High impact Contract Negotiation: Work directly with sponsoring agencies to secure agreements that support innovation and growth.
• Regulatory Strategy: Prepare and submit essential filings that keep trials compliant, safe, and ready to advance.
• Budget Ownership: Plan, monitor, and optimize financial resources to strengthen trial performance and sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a talented clinical research staff dedicated to excellence.
• Marketing & Communications: Elevate program visibility, drive revenue growth, and champion the impact of clinical research.
• Cross department Collaboration: Serve as a key connector across departments, partners, and external organizations.

Why Stephenson Cancer Center


You'll join a nationally recognized cancer center where innovation thrives and every role contributes to a mission that matters. The Clinical Trials Office is a dynamic, fast moving environment supported by experts who believe in pushing boundaries and expanding access to cutting edge therapies. Learn more about the Stephenson Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office here .


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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in health-related field to include Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or close related field.
• 48 months experience in clinical trials research coordination and/or administration, professional level data management and analysis, or other closely related professional level role.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.


Required Certifications and Licenses:


None


Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .


Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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