Program Manager (Oncology & Metabolic Health) - Cancer Center

Program Manager (Oncology & Metabolic Health) - Cancer Center

Department: SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Project Management

Job Description Summary: The Program Manager will be responsible for evaluating, triaging, and advancing new clinical trial opportunities for The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC), including oncology and obesity/metabolic health studies. This role leads feasibility assessments, coordinates pre-study activities, and actively navigates studies through Cancer Center startup committees and workflows, oversees Cancer Center Cancer-related portfolios.

This role will serve as a central point of coordination, connecting investigators, study teams, and internal teams to ensure studies are aligned with institutional priorities, appropriately resourced, and positioned for successful activation and execution.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, committed to advancing innovative research and delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care.

Job Duties Outlined:

Study Intake & Feasibility:

• Evaluate and triage new clinical trial opportunities across oncology and metabolic health programs.
• Execute feasibility assessments as needed.
• Assess study fit, resource needs, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Study Navigation & Startup Coordination:

• Guide studies through KUCC startup pathways, including Cancer Center committees and disease working groups.
• Identify and address barriers to activation; escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with regulatory, budget/contracting, pharmacy, and operational teams to streamline startup timelines as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a central liaison between investigators, disease teams, and Clinical Trials Office.
• Facilitate connections within oncology and metabolic health programs to optimize study placement and support.
• Participate in and represent KUCC at internal and external research meetings.

Operational Oversight & Tracking:

• Track study opportunities, activation progress, and outcomes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of metrics and maintain high-quality data.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts across study startup workflows.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Support audit readiness and adherence to research compliance standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct or coordinate site qualification and pre-study visits as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to study teams throughout the startup process.

Work Environment: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, medical terminology, and trial design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical trial tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations related to drugs, devices, and biologics.
• Clinical research experience in oncology or metabolic health.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary clinical/research teams.

Skills: Organization. Analytical. Problem-solving. Multi-tasking. Interpersonal. Communication. Team-oriented. Initiative. Adaptability.

Required Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter