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Clinical Program Scientist

Nashville, Tennessee Job ID JR0134373 Category Medical Programs Specialist, Medical & Medical Research Post Date Aug. 08, 2025
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It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.


Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission


People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Our Therapeutic Development team provides centralized oversight of all projects which encompass a SCRI Research Program.  These projects result in the execution of disease-specific and organizational research goals.

The Clinical Program Scientist (CPS) role will provide disease-focused, scientific, administrative, and overall support to the Associate Director and/or Director in the support of a SCRI Research Program(s).

CPSduties include but are not limited to:

  • Builds and maintains working relationships across the organization relevant to the role

  • Leads Program Review Committee (PRC) meetings in support of a disease-specific program, with oversight from Associate Director, as appropriate

  • Attends and supports Physician Program Leader 1:1 meetings, as appropriate (determined by Associate Director or Director)

  • Tracks and maintains internal document of site capabilities

  • Tracks and maintains document detailing site study gaps

  • Awareness of protocol amendments and changes which affect patient eligibility/IP/treatment schedule/etc.

  • Collaborates with associate on one-page study summary updates; reviews document for accuracy

  • In partnership with Disease Program Team, maintains list of disease KOLs

  • Responsible for slide deck creation for internal teleconferences; may present information to internal teams as applicable

  • Track Physician Leaders pharmaceutical/community engagement activities (e.g., presentations, ad boards, steering committees, etc.)

  • Ad-hoc projects and related work as required

Provides new study evaluation and start-up support. Tasks can include but may not be limited to:

  • Supports Lead Evaluation meetings by sending agenda & meeting summary emails, completes Lead Template form, and may present Leads during meeting, as applicable

  • Collaborates and interacts with cross-functional teams to help facilitate the lead evaluation and management process ex. Lead Management, Study Activation and Clinical Operations teams

  • Completes Study Lead Review Form (SLRF) and maintains records

  • Tracks decisions from Leads Meetings (disease, sponsor, and site level)

  • Participates in calls with sponsor/CRO as needed

  • Tracks decisions from Clinical Lead Review (CLR) meeting

Provides scientific support for a SCRI Research Program(s). Includes but may not be limited to:

  • Provides support for Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), as directed

  • Provides support to Associate Director on Clinical Development Plan (CDP) / RFP requests from CRO, as appropriate

  • Assists with scientific slide deck creation as directed by Associate Director/Director; may include pulling of images, references, etc.

  • Updates Slide Deck Index/Library

  • Develops subject matter knowledge and expertise

  • Conducts scientific literature search as requested

  • Assists Marketing Team with any request, with Associate Director oversight

Provides materials in support of a SCRI Research Program(s). Includes but may not be limited to:

  • Responsible for maintenance of Program Review Committee (PRC) dashboards

  • Assists with site-specific trial menus (CTRs)

  • Assists with study specific emails to sites

  • Assists with FDA approval emails

Qualifications:

  • PhD strongly preferred

  • 5+ years working in a scientific capacity within clinical research

  • Oncology experience and clinical research (phase I – IV) experience required

  • Ability to pull scientific literature to support research projects

  • Willingness to develop disease-specific and drug development expertise required to support a SCRI Research Program 

  • Ability to work in cross-functional, multi-cultural teams

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize tasks as necessary

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong ability to function in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing needs of program

  • Highly resourceful

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute


Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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