Tennessee Oncology · 3 days ago
Manager, Clinical Research Imaging Operations
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTennessee Oncology is one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists, focused on providing high-quality cancer care and clinical research expertise. The Manager, Clinical Research Imaging Operations is responsible for overseeing imaging-related activities for oncology clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards while collaborating with various stakeholders to support trial integrity and patient safety.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncology
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and study-specific protocols
Provides end-to-end oversight of imaging activities across oncology clinical trials, including baseline, on-treatment, and follow-up assessments
Ensures imaging workflows are standardized, efficient, and aligned with protocol-specific requirements
Serves as the primary escalation point for imaging-related issues, deviations, or sponsor inquiries
Reviews oncology protocols to identify all imaging requirements, including modality, timing, anatomical coverage, contrast use, and response criteria
Translates protocol imaging requirements into operational workflows for research and radiology teams
Participates in feasibility assessments to evaluate imaging complexity, site capability, and resource needs
Demonstrates working knowledge of oncology response criteria (e.g., RECIST 1.1, iRECIST, Lugano, RANO)
Supports investigators and research staff in understanding response assessment requirements and documentation expectations
Ensures imaging data is collected, submitted, and stored in compliance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements
Monitors imaging related deviations and implements corrective and preventive actions as needed
Identifies trends in imaging errors or delays and leads process improvement initiatives
Collaborates with data management and clinical research teams to ensure imaging data aligns with clinical data timelines
Provides functional guidance and mentorship to imaging coordinators or research staff supporting imaging activities
Develop and deliver training related to protocol imaging requirements, response criteria, and workflow expectations
Conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, and fosters professional development opportunities for direct reports
Ensures appropriate staffing levels for site operations and facilitates the recruitment of new team members as needed
Departmental supply ordering
Protects the rights, safety, and welfare of patients
Maintains a professional approach respecting the dignity and confidentiality of patients
Maintains a good attendance record and reports to work on time
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance
Travel to all research site offices as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience with direct involvement in imaging-related trial activities required
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, and IRB processes
Demonstrated understanding of tumor response assessments and oncology imaging endpoints
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines
Preferred
Previous management experience preferred
Company
Tennessee Oncology
Tennessee Oncology provides high quality specialist care to patients with cancer and cardiovascular disease.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.3MKey Investors
Truist
2023-07-03Debt Financing· $98.3M
Leadership Team
Ian Flinn
Chief Scientific Officer
Stephen Schleicher
Medical Oncologist
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