Director, Clinical Research Administration (Remote from Florida)

Date Posted: 2026-03-24Country: United States of America Location: Florida - RemoteWHY JOIN FCS At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today! Summary: The Director of Clinical Research Administration provides strategic and administrative leadership for the planning, management, and execution of clinical research business and operational activities supporting the clinical research program at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. This role ensures studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and sponsor expectations while driving operational performance, program growth, and team development across the clinical research enterprise. PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Management:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical research activities across the organization, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, sponsor expectations, and institutional policies.
• Monitor operational performance across the research program, including study activation timelines, enrollment performance, key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring, and operational efficiency, implementing process improvements as needed.
• Sponsor & Alliance Management:
• Support alliance management activities with key industry partners to maintain strong sponsor relationships and promote continued research collaboration and portfolio growth.
• Ensure alignment on study execution, operational expectations, and performance metrics across sponsor and CRO partnerships.
• Vendor Oversight:
• Direct vendor strategy and oversight for clinical research operations, including selection, contracting support, performance monitoring, and relationship management for vendors supporting clinical trial execution (including CTMS, eRegulatory platforms, imaging providers, and specialty service vendors).
• Contracts & Grants Management:
• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related research contracts in collaboration with sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on grant management, including preparing budgets, submitting applications, tracking award progress, and preparing required progress reports.
• Support contract and study budget negotiation activities to ensure study budgets appropriately reflect operational costs and resource utilization.
• Research Compliance & Billing:
• Support research billing compliance processes, including research billing determinations and coordination with compliance and revenue cycle teams.
• Read and interpret Medicare Coverage Analysis and Code and Coverage determinations to support appropriate setup of research-related billable procedures.
• Investigator Engagement & Research Growth
• Cultivate strong partnerships with physician investigators to advance clinical research participation, supporting study feasibility, portfolio growth, and enrollment performance.
• Partner with the VP of Clinical Research, Medical Directors, investigators, and research staff to identify opportunities to improve patient screening, study awareness, and enrollment in clinical trials.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Masters degree in Healthcare, Research, or related field
• CCRC/CCRP certification (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residency for travel to c