Sr. Research Site Partnership Manager

About the role

As the Senior Research Site Partnership Manager, you will support the execution of enterprise research strategies through strong relationship management and site-level engagement. The Senior Manager partners closely with assigned oncology research sites to enhance performance, support enrollment growth, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities while operating effectively within a matrixed environment.

• Serve as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of oncology research sites.
• Support site engagement, alignment, and performance with a focus on clinical trial enrollment growth.
• Execute strategic account plans and bring forward site-level insights.
• Partner with site leaders to address challenges and support operational success.
• Collaborate across teams to implement enterprise initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 2–4 oncology research sites, depending on complexity.
• Maintain an understanding of each site’s structure, goals, and opportunities.
• Support alignment of enterprise initiatives with site needs.
• Support accountability for clinical trial enrollment performance.
• Monitor enrollment trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in development and tracking of site-level action plans.
• Promote best practices that support accrual.
• Partner with sites to review, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and support performance improvement efforts.
• Support implementation of enterprise priorities at the site level.
• Assist sites through change initiatives and workflow transitions.
• Escalate trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Identify and support resolution of operational challenges at the site level.
• Escalate complex or high-impact issues appropriately.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and engagement.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting oncology research sites and clinical trial enrollment.
• Experience in site engagement, account management, or clinical operations.
• Knowledge of clinical research operations and site-level execution.
• Understanding of oncology clinical trials and enrollment drivers.
• Familiarity with performance metrics and site engagement strategies.

Skills

• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Data interpretation and performance monitoring.
• Communication and facilitation across cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to manage multiple site relationships simultaneously.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into site-level execution.

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.

Pay

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.