Clinical Research Project Manager

Description:

About Us

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) is at the forefront of advancing cancer research through collaborative, multi-institutional studies. Our work plays a pivotal role in developing innovative cancer treatments.

Your Role

The Clinical Research Project Manager (PM) plays a central role in leading and coordinating clinical trials from development through closeout. This mid-level position serves as the main point of communication for study teams, sites, investigators, and sponsors, ensuring timelines, tasks, and regulatory documentation are effectively managed. PMs proactively manage day-to-day operations across multiple active studies, identify and resolve operational barriers, and engage cross-functional partners to ensure successful trial execution.

Key Responsibilities

Study Oversight and Coordination

• Actively lead regular study meetings, documenting action items and follow-up
• Own study timelines and proactively track progress using OnCore or equivalent systems
• Drive study progress by monitoring milestones and ensuring timely deliverables from all contributors
• Coordinate initial drug orders and ongoing drug supply maintenance to ensure availability

Site and Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary contact for study-related communication with investigators, site staff, and sponsors; anticipate issues and clarify expectations
• Respond to protocol questions and ensure site expectations align with study requirements

Documentation and Reporting

• Draft study-specific documents, forms, and logs; maintain version control
• Prepare sponsor deliverables, funder reports, and internal documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments to align timelines and deliverables
• Proactively identify and escalate roadblocks; collaborate across departments to resolve issues

Requirements:

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical research coordination or trial management
• Comprehensive understating of medical terminology
• Familiarity with oncology clinical trials (preferred)
• Experience using CTMS tools such as OnCore, eTMF, OneNote, and Excel
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Clinical protocol literacy
• Meeting facilitation and documentation
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder communication
• Time and task management
• Trial lifecycle familiarity and systems usage

Core Competencies

• Project Coordination
• Accountability & Follow-through
• Relationship Management
• Influence without Authority
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication Excellence

Work Style & Expectations

• Regular 1:1s with the Director of Clinical Research Project Management
• Participation in cross-functional meetings and sponsor discussions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Work Environment

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Research Project Management
• Direct Reports: None
• Status: Exempt / 40+ hours/week
• Work Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite at 7676 Interactive Way, Indianapolis / 2 days remote)
• Travel: 0- 10%

Other Duties

Please note that 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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Join Us

At HCRN, you’ll play a critical role in bringing new oncology trials to life. You’ll collaborate with investigators and research teams across the country, contribute to meaningful research, and grow in a role that blends clinical operations with strategic coordination.

HCRN grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. HCRN provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.