Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

The Clinical Research Nurse delivers high-quality patient care while coordinating complex oncology clinical trials, combining direct patient interaction with detailed data management and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on managing subject recruitment and enrollment, ensuring consistent study implementation, maintaining data integrity, and adhering to all clinical research and regulatory requirements. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile oncology studies sponsored by leading organizations within a prestigious academic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced nursing skills to support patients participating in oncology clinical trials.

• Collect and document accurate and timely clinical information and data from study participants in accordance with protocol requirements.

• Provide clear, compassionate patient education about research studies, including procedures, risks, benefits, and expectations.

• Obtain informed consent from potential participants and support their enrollment into clinical trials while ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate subject recruitment activities, including identifying eligible patients, engaging with clinical teams, and facilitating screening and enrollment processes.

• Manage patient recruitment strategies to meet study enrollment targets and timelines.

• Ensure consistency in study implementation across all assigned protocols, following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and institutional policies.

• Conduct detailed chart reviews and maintain accurate patient records to verify eligibility, capture study-related information, and support data quality.

• Perform data collection and data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and other research databases, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Monitor data integrity and resolve data queries in collaboration with research coordinators, investigators, and data management teams.

• Support ongoing clinical trial activities, including scheduling study visits, coordinating assessments, and ensuring protocol-required procedures are completed.

• Interact with consortium members and participating institutions to facilitate communication, share study updates, and support collaborative research activities.

• Organize and schedule meetings with internal teams and external partners, track and record study progress, and distribute meeting notes and related documentation.

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, institutional review board (IRB) policies, and study-specific reporting obligations.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary oncology teams to optimize patient care and study conduct.

• Contribute to the management and oversight of research processes, leveraging any prior management experience to support workflow efficiency and team coordination.

Essential Skills

• Active PA Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a nurse.

• At least 1 year of RN clinical experience in a patient care setting.

• At least 1 year of clinical research experience, preferably in an academic or oncology research environment.

• Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience, with familiarity in caring for patients with cancer and supporting oncology treatment protocols.

• Demonstrated ability to collect and document clinical data accurately from study participants.

• Proficiency in patient education related to research studies, including explaining complex medical and research information in understandable terms.

• Experience obtaining informed consent and supporting patient enrollment into clinical trials in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards.

• Strong skills in patient recruitment and retention for clinical research studies.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements governing clinical trials.

• Experience with chart review and maintaining detailed, organized patient records.

• Competence in data collection, data entry, and data management for clinical research.

• Ability to work effectively in oncology clinical trials, including early-phase studies.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, consortium members, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Organizational skills to track progress, schedule meetings, and maintain accurate study documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred and valued for this role.

• Some management or supervisory experience is preferred, particularly in clinical or research settings.

• Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems in clinical research.

• Experience in oncology research and exposure to high-profile oncology drug trials.

• Ability to collaborate with multiple hospital and practice member institutions within a large oncology network.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced academic research environment with complex protocols and large sponsor-driven studies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.

• Interest in professional growth and upward mobility within an academic and research-focused setting.

• Motivation to contribute to cancer research, patient treatment, and education initiatives within a leading oncology center.

Work Environment

This position is based in an Early Phase Research Office within a prestigious academic oncology research setting. The role combines patient-facing responsibilities with substantial data management and coordination tasks, offering a dynamic mix of direct patient care and research operations. You will work on high-profile oncology drug trials sponsored by well-known organizations, collaborating with a broad network of hospital and practice member institutions and multidisciplinary oncology teams. The environment is fast-paced and research-driven, with a strong emphasis on innovation, clinical excellence, and advancing cancer care. Team members benefit from tuition reimbursement once they become permanent employees, comprehensive health benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility. The culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and contributing to cutting-edge oncology research that has been a regional leader in patient treatment and cancer education for decades.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

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