Early Phase Clinical Trials Manager

Company Description PanOncology Oncology & Innovation Centers is dedicated to offering high-quality treatment protocols to cancer patients in Puerto Rico, aiming to improve both treatment outcomes and quality of life.
By conducting early phase clinical trials, PanOncology Trials provides patients access to promising therapies that may be more effective and have fewer side effects than standard care. These treatments are in a pre-commercial stage, giving patients opportunities to benefit from innovative approaches before they are widely available. The team operates with a strong commitment to ethical research, patient safety, and advancing cancer care in the region.
Role Description The Early Phase Clinical Trials Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in San Juan, responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of early phase oncology clinical trials. This role manages study timelines, resources, and logistics to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and sponsor expectations. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising study start-up activities, coordinating patient recruitment and informed consent processes, monitoring trial progress, and ensuring accurate data collection and documentation. The manager collaborates closely with investigators, research nurses, coordinators, and external partners to address operational issues, support patient safety monitoring, and facilitate inspections or audits. The role also includes preparing study reports, maintaining trial documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of clinical operations and patient experience.
Qualifications Candidates should possess strong project management skills, including Project Management experience and the ability to coordinate multiple studies and timelines.Candidates should possess expediting-related skills, such as experience as an Expeditor and in Expediting tasks to ensure timely completion of trial activities and deliverables.Candidates should possess inspection-related skills, including experience with Inspection processes, preparing for audits, and supporting regulatory and quality reviews.Candidates should possess logistics management skills, including Logistics Management experience to oversee study supplies, scheduling, and site-level operations.Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field; an advanced degree or certification in clinical research is an advantage.Beneficial skills include knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory guidelines, and oncology clinical trials, as well as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.Prior experience managing early phase clinical trials or complex interventional studies, and proficiency with clinical trial management systems and electronic data capture tools, is highly desirable.