Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Engagement

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Engagement based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic partnerships that improve clinical trial execution and accelerate access to innovative treatments. The Senior Manager will lead site relationship strategies within oncology clinical research, working closely with key healthcare partners and internal teams. You will drive engagement with high-performing clinical trial sites to improve predictability, efficiency, and delivery outcomes. The position combines relationship management, clinical operations expertise, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning. You will influence trial feasibility, site selection, and operational success by connecting site insights with business objectives. Working remotely, you will collaborate with global stakeholders in a mission-driven healthcare environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Engagement will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with oncology clinical trial sites while supporting successful study planning and execution. This role serves as a key connection point between site partners, clinical operations teams, and broader trial strategy functions.

Lead the strategy and execution of oncology site relationship development and engagement initiatives for clinical trials.

Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term partnerships with key clinical research sites and site networks.

Develop data-driven approaches to identify and prioritize high-performing site partners that support accurate planning and predictable trial delivery.

Collaborate with feasibility, clinical operations, project management, and other cross-functional teams to incorporate site insights into trial strategies.

Engage with site partners during pre-award activities to identify opportunities, improve study planning, and support proposal development.

Monitor post-award trial delivery to ensure effective startup, communication processes, and operational alignment.

Present site engagement strategies during client meetings, bid defenses, and strategic discussions.

Track performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve site engagement processes and trial outcomes.

Analyze challenges, identify operational risks, and recommend solutions to enhance clinical trial performance.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing site intelligence and best practices across teams.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a clinical research professional with strong oncology experience, proven relationship-building capabilities, and the ability to influence complex clinical trial strategies. This role requires a combination of operational knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong collaboration skills.

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, clinical research, healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.

Previous experience working within an oncology clinical trial site, oncology site network, or similar clinical research environment is required.

Strong understanding of challenges and opportunities related to CRO partnerships, site selection, feasibility, and study startup activities.

Proven experience developing and managing relationships with clinical research sites, sponsors, and/or CRO partners.

Experience in oncology feasibility, site identification, clinical operations, or pharmaceutical research environments.

Understanding of clinical trial design, recruitment strategies, regulatory requirements, and global site selection processes.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to support strategic decisions.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners at various organizational levels.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

Retirement and pension plan options.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.

Learning and development opportunities through training programs and career pathways.

Remote work flexibility within the United States.

Opportunity to contribute to clinical research initiatives that support improved patient outcomes.

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