Oncology Director of Nursing

Job overview

The Oncology Director of Nursing role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. Compensation is not specified. START Center for Cancer Research is an early-phase clinical research site network focused on oncology trials and its “Hope Through Access” mission. The director supervises nursing and related clinic teams, develops staff competency, and ensures coordinated, compliant care and research operations. The role supports patient access and enrollment while maintaining effective processes, documentation, and collaboration across clinical and support departments.

What you'll do

• Lead clinic nurses, infusion nurses, nurse navigators, schedulers, and referral intake coordinators
• train staff and ensure competency
• maintain SOP compliance
• coordinate care plans and schedules and respond to patient calls
• review protocols for operational feasibility
• manage study allocation
• track referral, visit, enrollment, and screening metrics
• address barriers to enrollment
• coordinate with regulatory, quality, site development, pharmacy, and finance
• support CTMS and EHR use.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

oncology director of nursing

pittsburgh pa

start center for cancer research

full-time

onsite

monday–friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

oncology

clinical research

nursing leadership

infusion nursing

gcp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match
• potential annual performance bonus
• paid time off and holidays
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• optional insurance
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• EAP
• FSA and HSA plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an RN license in good standing, an ONS/ONCC chemotherapy immunotherapy certificate course, and knowledge of GCP, GDPR, and clinical research regulations. Oncology Certified Nurse and oncology clinical research experience are preferred.

About the employer

START Center for Cancer Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.