Manager, Clinical Research Imaging Operations

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged:
To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient.

We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
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* Job Description:

** The Manager, Clinical Research Imaging Operations is responsible for strategic oversight, operational management, and quality execution of all imaging-related activities for oncology clinical trials conducted at the site. This role serves as the subject matter expert for protocol-required imaging, tumor response assessments, and imaging workflows across studies, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, sponsor expectations, and regulatory standards. The Clinical Research Imaging Operations Manager partners closely with investigators, radiology, site research staff, and sponsors/CROs to ensure imaging endpoints are collected accurately, consistently, and on scheduled to support trial integrity and patient safety.
** Key Responsibilities and Duties
*** 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
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Skills and Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required
* Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience with direct involvement in imaging-related trial activities required
* Previous management experience preferred
* 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
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