Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewark, NJ, USA$75k - $90k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in health science, life science, nursing, or a related field.
At least 3 years of clinical research coordination experience supporting interventional Phase II–IV clinical trials.
Oncology clinical trial experience, preferably across 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 clinical research coordinators.
Proficiency with EPIC and OnCore clinical trial management system.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies while maintaining attention to detail and organization.
Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with physicians, nurses, research staff, hospital departments, and external partners.
Experience ensuring serious adverse events are documented, completed, and reported within protocol-defined timelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and clinical research systems.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking, and hearing.
Prospective consultants may be required to receive an annual influenza inoculation and pass a Mantoux tuberculin skin test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

Support pharmaceutical-sponsored, ECOG, and investigator-initiated Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials.
Manage trials across multiple oncology disease groups, including gynecologic, breast, gastrointestinal/genitourinary, head and 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.
Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, source records, regulatory files, patient calendars, and study-related documentation.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior clinical research coordinator team members and support team collaboration.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to multiple oncology disease areas is preferred.

ABOUT VITALIEF
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.
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.

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About the Company

Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Vitalief is a clinical trial solutions provider in New Brunswick, NJ that offers advisory and support services for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. It helps plan and run clinical trials by recruiting top talent from the clinical research industry to ensure trials are completed successfully. Revenue comes from tailored advisory and support engagements rather than product sales. Vitalief differentiates itself with a people-first culture, investing in its team to deliver sustainable, high-quality services, and by adapting to industry changes such as increased telemedicine during COVID-19 to stay relevant and effective. The company’s goal is to support clients in delivering accurate, timely clinical trials that positively impact patient lives by providing skilled personnel and expert guidance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $2M
Headquarters: New Brunswick, NJ
Founded: 2021

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