Director, Research Site Partnership

McKesson

Director of Research Site Partnerships managing 5-6 oncology research sites for Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Fostering relationships and driving clinical trial enrollment performance in oncology.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing oncology research sites and clinical trial enrollment, with a strong focus on strategic relationship management and data analysis. Proven ability to drive performance, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Oncology Research ExperienceClinical Trial Enrollment ManagementStrategic Relationship ManagementData Analysis SkillsClinical Research Operations

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research OperationsData AnalysisStrategic Enrollment Action PlansPerformance MonitoringChange Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionInfluencing OthersStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Oncology ResearchClinical TrialsSite EngagementAccount ManagementMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of approximately 5 –6 oncology research sites, depending on complexity
Serve as senior relationship owner for assigned sites
Build executive-level partnerships with site leadership, physicians, research teams, and administrators
Develop and maintain understanding of site strategy, capabilities, and opportunities
Align enterprise strategy with site goals
Drive accountability for clinical trial enrollment performance
Analyze enrollment trends and identify growth opportunities
Develop and track strategic enrollment action plans
Promote best practices supporting accrual
Monitor and report on key performance indicators
Translate enterprise priorities into site-level strategies
Lead sites through change and transformation
Elevate trends and insights to leadership
Navigate high-impact or complex situations
Use negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve outcomes
Coordinate with internal teams to support site needs
Ensure alignment across stakeholders
Represent site perspectives in leadership forums
Identify opportunities to improve processes and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree required, master degree preferred
Experience supporting oncology research sites and clinical trial enrollment
Experience in site engagement, account management, or clinical operations
Must have experience in clinical research operations
Experience in oncology research
Strategic relationship management skills
Data analysis skills
Excellent communication skills
The ability to influence others
Experience operating in a matrixed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
competitive compensation package