Manager, Research Study Activation

McKesson

Manager of Study Activation overseeing overall study activation activities at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Driving new initiatives and relationship management with sites and partners in oncology research.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overall study activation activities, including direct supervision and development of staff
Provide leadership in the study start-up, to include trials in lead, opportunity and selection.
Liaise with site, sponsor and CRO contacts to establish and maintain key organizational connectivity through study start-up
Support the overall site evaluation process from review of opportunity to executive leadership recommendation
Interface with Sarah Cannon lines of business to develop/foster relationships and understanding of business line needs.
Facilitate business development and relationship management activities with pending and active sites and pharma/CRO partners.
Utilize metrics to drive improvement strategies trial activations for sites and site, sponsor and CRO partner relationships.
Escalate unresolved issues to Senior Manager or appropriate level of management.
Drive new initiatives and special projects as directed by Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Support Services.
Assess organizational processes associated with startup and support to identify ways to improve and streamline processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clinical and/or scientific experience in a research setting required
Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred
The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols.
Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP.
Resourceful with heightened analytical abilities and problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, detailed-oriented and meticulous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchstudy activationsite evaluationmetrics analysisprocess improvementproblem solvinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsrelationship managementattention to detailresourcefulness

Certifications

ACRPCCRP