Clinical Program Scientist I

About the role

Therapeutic Development provides centralized oversight for all projects within an SCRI Research Program, ensuring alignment with disease-specific and organizational research goals. The Clinical Program Scientist (CPS) serves as a key contributor by delivering scientific, administrative, and operational support to the Associate Director and/or Director in managing one or more SCRI Research Programs. This role focuses on advancing program objectives through disease-focused expertise and collaborative project execution.

This is a remote position based in the United States. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Nashville, TN area or those able to commute to our Nashville home office one day per week. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains working relationships across the organization relevant to the role.
• Leads disease program-related meetings with oversight from Associate Director, as appropriate.
• Attends and supports Physician Program Director 1:1 meetings, as appropriate (determined by Associate Director or Director).
• Utilizes tools to track and identify study gaps.
• Maintains awareness of protocol amendments and changes which affect patient eligibility/IP/treatment schedule/etc.
• Collaborates with clinical program associate on one-page study summary updates; reviews document for accuracy.
• Responsible for slide deck creation for internal audiences; may present information to internal teams as applicable.
• Provides new study evaluation and start-up support, including:
  • Supports executive committee meetings by sending agenda & meeting summary emails.
  • Prepares all other applicable content to support meetings.
  • Completes Lead Template grid and presents Leads during meetings.
  • Collaborates and interacts with cross-functional teams to facilitate the lead evaluation and management process (e.g., Lead Management, Study Activation, and Clinical Operations teams).
  • Maintains records and documents decisions from Leads Meetings (disease, sponsor, and site level).
  • Participates in calls and meetings with sponsor/CRO as needed.
• Provides scientific support for a SCRI Research Program(s), including:
  • Supports Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) via established processes.
  • Supports proposals for RFPs and Accelero trials in coordination with Personalized Medicine and Development Innovations.
  • Assists with scientific slide deck creation for SCRI-related use by Program Director.
  • Develops subject matter knowledge and expertise.
  • Conducts scientific literature searches as requested.
  • Assists Marketing Team with program-related requests.
  • Provides materials in support of a SCRI Research Program(s).
• Responsible for maintenance of Program dashboards.
• Assists with study-specific emails to sites.
• Assists with FDA approval emails.
• Performs special projects and related work as required in support of the program(s).
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”
• Completes any training assignments by the due date.

Requirements

• PhD strongly preferred.
• 5+ years working in a scientific capacity within clinical research.
• Oncology experience and clinical research (phase I – IV) experience required.
• Ability to pull scientific literature to support research projects.
• Willingness to develop disease-specific and drug development expertise required to support a SCRI Research Program.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize tasks as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to function in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing needs of program.
• Highly resourceful.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade.

SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.

Benefits

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.