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.

As a Research Nurse in the Drug Development Unit your primary responsibility is to screen, enroll and follow study subjects ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study.   

You will support enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements  

You will ensure the protection of study patients by timely adherence to protocol requirements and compliance  

You will use the protocol as the only tool to screen, treat, and follow patients  

You will review the study design and inclusion and exclusion criteria with physician and patient  

You will complete and document screening and eligibility accurately  

You will complete and document the informed consent process accurately and have all parties fully execute the document including HIPAA Authorization  

You will complete the inclusion and exclusion form and standard enrollment form 

You will accurately complete and submit the on-study forms within two weeks of enrollment for investigator-initiated protocols  

You will ensure that patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while in screening  

You will ensure that all medications are approved by the registrar prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies  

You will accurately calculate and documents the BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein:creatinine ratio or any other conversions needed per protocol  

You will ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements  

You will inform and document appropriate SCRI and clinic personnel when patient comes off study  

You should have for this position:  

An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree 

RN License  

Knowledge of medical and research terminology 

Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP 

Knowledge of the clinical research processes 

At least on year of oncology experience preferred 

At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred 

Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred

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.