Clinical Trials Administrative Director - Clinical Operations

Position Introduction:

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 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, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you!

Lead the strategy behind life changing cancer research. Are you a visionary clinical research leader ready to shape the future of oncology trials? The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a Clinical Trials Administrative Director – Clinical Operations to provide senior level leadership over the administrative, operational, and strategic functions of our clinical research enterprise.

This is a highly influential role for an experienced professional who excels at building systems, leading people, and driving performance at scale. You’ll partner with physicians, investigators, sponsors, and senior leadership to ensure research excellence, regulatory integrity, and sustainable growth across the CTO.

Learn more about the Stephenson Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office here.

Why This Role Matters. Clinical trials are the engine of innovation in cancer care. As Administrative Director, you will help accelerate the translation of discovery into treatment by setting priorities, strengthening operations, and fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do:

Executive Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the senior Clinical Trials Office management team
• Establish the strategic mission, vision, and operational direction of the CTO
• Conduct senior management meetings to promote transparency, collaboration, and alignment with leadership and physicians

Strategic & Program Planning

• Monitor global clinical research activity and performance across specialties
• Establish research priorities and develop action plans to address operational or compliance challenges
• Participate in organizational decision making and policy development impacting clinical research

Policy, Procedure & Governance

• Direct the comprehensive development, implementation, and maintenance of CTO policies and procedures
• Ensure standardized, compliant research operations across the enterprise

Performance, Metrics & Evaluation

• Establish, evaluate, and monitor performance and productivity metrics for each clinical specialty
• Use data driven insights to guide operational improvements and strategic planning

Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as liaison between investigators and sponsors to resolve issues related to protocol conduct
• Foster strong relationships with physicians, researchers, sponsors, and institutional partners

Quality Assurance & Auditing

• Oversee the internal Quality Assurance program and external affiliate audits
• Ensure corrective action plans are developed, implemented, and monitored

Research Informatics & Systems

• Collaborate with the CTO Informatics Coordinator to develop and optimize clinical trial management systems
• Ensure systems support regulatory, nursing, and data management functions and meet federal and state reporting requirements

Financial & Business Planning

• Partner with Finance and Administration to develop strategic financial and business plans for the CTO
• Support sustainable growth and responsible resource allocation
  
  Cancer Reporting & Compliance
• Collaborate with administration to ensure accurate clinical trial reporting in compliance with federal and state requirements

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions and mission of the position
  
  Why Join Us?
• Play a central role in advancing oncology clinical research
• Influence institutional strategy at the highest levels
• Work alongside nationally recognized investigators and clinical teams
• Lead innovation that directly impacts patient access to cutting edge therapies

Ready to lead the operational engine behind breakthrough cancer trials? Apply today and help define the future of clinical research through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Related Field
• Minimum seven years clinical research experience with five years in a supervisory role over research regulatory, data management and clinical research nursing cores.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None