Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology
Vitalief is a consulting firm built exclusively for the research and clinical trial industry, providing innovative Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks. By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients. POSITION SUMMARY
Vitalief is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team as a full-time employee with a comprehensive benefits package. This role will support a portfolio of Phase II–IV oncology interventional clinical trials at a community hospital site in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of clinical research coordination experience, a strong background supporting oncology trials across multiple disease areas, experience mentoring junior CRC team members, and the ability to excel in a collaborative, small-team environment. WHY VITALIEF?
- Meaningful Impact: Support innovative oncology research that advances treatment options and improves patient outcomes.
- People-First Culture: Join a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, innovation, and teamwork.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Work Location: Fully on site in Newark, NJ for the first 3 months. Following training, transition to a hybrid schedule of 4 days onsite and 1 remote day per week.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.
- Support the execution of Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials, including pharmaceutical-sponsored, ECOG, and investigator-initiated studies.
- Manage trials across multiple oncology disease groups, including GYN, Breast, GI/GU, Head & Neck, and Lung cancers.
- Oversee a portfolio of approximately 15–20 active clinical trials in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.
- Identify and screen potential study participants using physician schedules, pathology reports, multidisciplinary tumor boards, referrals, and other clinical resources.
- Obtain informed consent and enroll eligible patients in accordance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.
- Manage patients throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from consent through completion of active treatment.
- Educate patients regarding study procedures, treatment schedules, and protocol requirements.
- Coordinate patient care activities with physicians, infusion teams, nursing staff, radiology, pathology, laboratories, and other clinical departments.
- Monitor patient safety, document clinical outcomes, and ensure timely reporting of adverse events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
- Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, source records, regulatory files, patient calendars, and study-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior CRC team members and support team collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree in health science, life science, nursing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical research coordination experience supporting interventional Phase II–IV clinical trials.
- Required oncology clinical trial experience, preferably with exposure to multiple oncology disease areas.
- Experience with patient identification, pre-screening, informed consent, enrollment, retention, regulatory compliance, and clinical data management.
- Prior experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior CRCs.
- Proficiency with EPIC and OnCore™ CTMS.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
- Adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, research staff, hospital departments, and external partners.
- Experience ensuring SAEs are documented, completed, and reported within protocol-defined timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and clinical research systems.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
Recommended Jobs
Staff RN FLEX - Central Resource Office - HPW - FT - Day
Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses…
BCBA - 5K Sign-On- Dedicated Clinical Support - Union, NJ
Job Description Job Description BCBA - Union, NJ (Fully Center-Based | Afternoon/Evening)Make an Impact. Get the Support You Deserve. At Flywheel Centers , we believe BCBAs do their best wor…
Kitchen Team Member
Job Description Job Description Lucciano´ s - Il Maestro del Gelato Position : Team Member (Gelato maker) Job Type : Part-time Hourly Rate : $14.00 + Tips depending on positions Who…
Production Lead - Packaging
Job Description Job Description Who We Are At our core, we believe in the power of unity and purpose. Together, we stand to produce safe, affordable, and sustainable products that enhances the…
Life Guard Summer Camp
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety, well being of all the campers in the pool environment and ensuring that a high qual…
Receptionist
Job Description Job Description At Complete Care at Burlington Woods , we believe every interaction matters. As our Receptionist, you'll be the welcoming face of our center and an important par…
Warehouse Shipping Associate
About VIZOR is a material coating technology company with offices in NYC and NJ. The company has created a suite of active ingredients and specialty raw materials that go into various consumer goo…
Pediatric Occupational Therapist& Physical Therapist
Job Description Job Description About Sensory Therapeutics Sensory Therapeutics is a leading pediatric therapy practice rooted in sensory integration and neuroscience-based approaches. We spec…
Senior Counsel / Partner-Level Healthcare Reg
Job Description Job Description Purpose of Role Mandelbaum Barrett is seeking a Senior Counsel or Partner-level Healthcare Regulatory Attorney to join our growing healthcare practice in Rosela…
HVAC Service Technician
Job Description Job Description HVAC/Plumbing contractor seeks service technician. HVAC experience to include operation of rooftop, air handler, fan coil, heat pump, energy recovery, exhaust fan.…