Overview

Cancer research changes lives, but groundbreaking science only reaches patients when clinical sites operate with deep alignment, trust, and shared purpose. If you are passionate about advancing oncology treatments and know how to build high impact executive partnerships across clinical networks, this leadership position is built for you. We are looking for an experienced Director of Research Site Partnerships to champion site success and expand patient access to cutting edge therapies. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity that gives you the freedom to drive global healthcare transformation right from your home office.

In this role, you will act as the principal executive relationship owner across a dedicated portfolio of oncology research sites. You will serve as the strategic bridge between our clinical research network and medical partners across the globe, ensuring that trial execution, operational health, and quality standards reach their highest potential. Your direct contributions will accelerate the pace at which life changing cancer therapies move through clinical validation.

Key Responsibilities

Daily priorities revolve around high level relationship building, operational alignment, and research portfolio success. You can expect to focus on tasks such as

Serving as the primary executive sponsor and strategic relationship owner for an allocated portfolio of oncology research sites
Guiding site leadership teams through clinical trial execution milestones, identifying operational bottlenecks early, and establishing collaborative resolutions
Collaborating closely with cross functional teams across clinical operations, site activation, and regulatory compliance to streamline site performance
Cultivating long term trust with principal investigators, clinical directors, and research staff to expand patient enrollment capacity
Tracking portfolio metrics, clinical trial deliverables, and site performance indicators to ensure consistent progress toward organizational research goals
Representing the organization at relevant industry symposiums and executive meetings to champion clinical community partnerships

Requirements

To succeed in this executive role, you should possess a deep understanding of clinical trial ecosystems alongside proven leadership capabilities. Candidates typically bring

Extensive professional experience in clinical oncology research, healthcare network development, or clinical site management
Demonstrated success leading strategic partnerships and negotiating complex relationships with healthcare executives and principal investigators
Strong comprehension of Good Clinical Practice standards, oncology protocols, and standard operating procedures within clinical trials
Exceptional communication skills capable of influencing diverse teams and driving consensus without direct administrative authority
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, handle competing priorities, and navigate complex healthcare systems independently
Comfort working autonomously in a distributed remote setting while maintaining deep organizational connections

What You Will Gain

Working here means your efforts directly support the global fight against cancer. Joining this mission driven network comes with meaningful advantages

Complete location flexibility through a fully remote role open worldwide
Direct involvement in clinical trials that shape next generation cancer treatments
High visibility exposure across executive teams within a premier healthcare research institute
A competitive compensation package designed to reward strategic leadership and tangible results
A collaborative culture founded on empathy, innovation, and clinical integrity