Medical Oncologist / Oncology Research Director

Job overview

The Medical Oncologist / Oncology Research Director role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with compensation not specified. The position supports START Center for Cancer Research’s early-phase oncology clinical trial network and its mission of expanding access to clinical trials. As a Clinical Principal Investigator, the physician provides medical direction for sponsored trials and oversees their preparation, conduct, and management. The role protects participants, ensures credible study data and regulatory compliance, guides research staff, and supports trial recruitment, retention, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Provide medical direction and review protocols for early-phase oncology trials
• assess medical and scientific feasibility of sponsor inquiries
• lead a matrix team conducting trials
• protect participant safety, rights, integrity, and confidentiality
• ensure study data is credible and accurate
• work with sponsors and clinical research organizations
• guide clinical operations staff
• lead quality improvement
• develop strategies to improve patient recruitment and retention.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical oncologist

oncology research director

clinical principal investigator

charlotte nc

start center for cancer research

oncology

clinical trials

early-phase research

hematology

medical oncology

monday–friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

m.d. required

board certified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Benefits include 401(k) with employer match, potential annual performance bonus, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, EAP, and FSA/HSA plans.

About the employer

START Center for Cancer Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.