Nurse Director (Clinical Research)
1 day ago
New Brunswick
Job Description *Nurse Director (Clinical Research)* The Nurse Director (Clinical Research) leads daily nursing operations within a cancer-focused clinical research environment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality participant care and research activities. This role oversees clinical research management, clinical trial care, staff supervision, and the development and competency of nursing staff. The Nurse Director ensures strict compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, supports the implementation of complex oncology research protocols, and maintains close communication with executive leadership regarding trends, challenges, and opportunities in clinical research and patient care. Responsibilities • Oversee clinical research management activities to ensure safe, competent, and high-quality care for participants enrolled in oncology research protocols., • Ensure all clinical research activities comply with institutional, state, and federal regulations, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable guidelines such as DHHS, FDA, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements., • Lead and supervise the delivery of clinical activities administered during research protocols, including screening, informed consent, active treatment, and follow-up phases., • Plan and implement strategies to meet regulatory requirements for the care of research cancer participants, ensuring participant safety and adherence to protocol-specific procedures., • Facilitate the implementation of clinical research protocols across their entire duration, coordinating nursing care and resources to support timely and accurate execution., • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for assigned areas to ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and clinical trial standards., • Collaborate with investigators and multidisciplinary teams to create and refine policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and support research objectives., • Oversee compliance with clinical trials by monitoring adherence to protocols, investigating protocol deviations, and developing and implementing corrective action plans., • Provide leadership in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, using data and feedback to enhance participant care and research processes., • Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate clinical research nursing staff to ensure productivity, competency, and adherence to established standards., • Provide guidance, supervision, and direction to nursing research staff, using situational leadership to foster their independence, professional growth, and accountability., • Offer constructive feedback, recognize staff accomplishments, and support ongoing professional development and training for nursing staff involved in clinical research., • Oversee staff performance through regular assessments and annual evaluations, and manage processes related to hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions., • Ensure sufficient staffing levels to meet participant care needs, including stepping in to provide direct patient care when necessary., • Organize workloads and vacation schedules, and manage the use of contract staff and overtime while maintaining budget adherence and participant safety., • Proactively plan staffing to meet fluctuating participant care demands, balancing staff requests with unit needs to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery., • Monitor and evaluate workflow and resource utilization to support efficient operations and optimal participant care within clinical research settings., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices by attending training programs, workshops, and seminars related to clinical research and oncology care., • Communicate effectively with executive management, providing updates on trends, regulatory changes, operational issues, and opportunities for improvement in clinical research nursing., • Support a culture of curiosity, integrity, collaboration, respect, caring, and perseverance in all aspects of clinical research nursing practice. Essential Skills • Registered Nurse license obtained through graduation from an accredited School of Nursing., • Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field., • Minimum of five (5) years of oncology nursing experience., • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory care setting., • Three (3) years of experience in research is preferred, particularly within oncology clinical trials., • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in reviewing and evaluating budgets, organizational structures, administrative practices, and computer applications in a large healthcare, education, or government environment., • Experience in clinical research, including clinical trial operations and participant care across screening, consent, treatment, and follow-up., • Demonstrated ability to pre-screen patients for clinical research protocols, particularly in oncology., • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards, including GCP, DHHS, FDA, OHRP, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements., • Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance in clinical research., • Experience investigating protocol deviations and developing corrective action plans to address compliance issues., • Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising, mentoring, and evaluating clinical nursing staff., • Ability to manage staffing levels, workloads, and scheduling to support safe and effective participant care., • Competence in evaluating and managing budgets and administrative processes within a large healthcare or research environment., • Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) and/or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (CCRP) certification obtained within two (2) years of hire., • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association., • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the use of inductive and deductive reasoning., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams and leadership. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Prior experience in an ambulatory oncology care setting., • Experience working in large healthcare systems, academic medical centers, or government agencies., • Familiarity with evidence-based oncology nursing practices and cancer-focused research., • Comfort with computer applications and systems used for budgeting, documentation, and clinical research data management., • Commitment to continuous learning through participation in workshops, seminars, and training related to oncology and clinical research., • Alignment with core values that emphasize curiosity and discovery, integrity, collaboration, respect, caring, and perseverance., • Ability to build trust with participants, families, and communities through transparent, compassionate, and culturally informed care., • Interest in contributing to cancer health equity through engagement with diverse communities and evidence-based education., • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex research environment. Work Environment The Nurse Director (Clinical Research) works in a cancer-focused clinical research environment that emphasizes scientific discovery, innovation in cancer treatment, and compassionate, evidence-based patient care. The setting involves close collaboration with physicians, nurses, researchers, and administrative staff to support oncology clinical trials and participant care across screening, consent, treatment, and follow-up phases. The role includes active recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of clinical research nursing staff, with a focus on maintaining adequate staffing levels, organizing workloads and vacation schedules, and managing the use of contract staff and overtime while adhering to budget and safety priorities. The work environment is mission-driven and guided by core values of curiosity, discovery, integrity, collaboration, respect, caring, and perseverance. It supports continuous learning and professional development through training programs, workshops, and seminars related to regulatory standards and oncology research. The Nurse Director may occasionally provide direct participant care when needed to ensure safe and continuous service. The culture prioritizes trust, transparency, teamwork, and engagement with diverse populations, with a strong commitment to advancing cancer-focused research and improving outcomes for patients and communities. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New Brunswick, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ Benefits for their perm employee Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Brunswick,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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