Research Program Manager (Newark)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $106K - $162K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 9th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Program Manager to oversee clinical research coordination within the Office of Human Research Services at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The role involves establishing workflows, supervising research staff, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and regulatory guidelines, and collaborating with clinical and hospital teams to support high-quality cancer research.

Highlights

Supervise daily clinical research coordination activities and serve as primary contact for protocol-related requests.

Plan, monitor, and evaluate research staff performance to meet departmental goals.

Abstract and audit clinical data from patient charts, publications, and external sources to ensure accuracy and protocol compliance.

Ensure adherence to Institutional, State, and Federal regulations including GCP, DHHS, FDA, NIH, HIPAA, and IRB guidelines.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacy, and hospital staff to coordinate patient services and research activities.

Participate in departmental meetings and lead monthly team meetings with documentation.

Required proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Oncore™ software.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in social science or related field, 3-5 years oncology research experience, and 1-2 years supervisory experience in clinical research.