Clinical Trial Central Screener

Role overview

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), part of McKesson, is seeking a Clinical Trial Central Screener to provide centralized support for patient screening across its community-based oncology network. This role contributes to the mission of accelerating cancer research and improving outcomes by helping identify trial candidates, reviewing charts remotely for suitability, and coordinating with site teams when a potential match is found.

What you will do

• Support the central screening workflow for clinical trial matching.
• Act as a connector between SCRI network sites and the Personalized Medicine Operations team to share feedback and help refine processes and tools.
• Contribute to improvements in the Genospace precision medicine platform so patients can be matched to trials more efficiently.
• Escalate problems to the supervisor quickly so screening issues are resolved without delay.
• Assist with deploying, training, and using Genospace at network locations.
• Lead and participate in recurring internal and external cross-functional meetings.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships across the organization.
• Handle other assigned responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge and experience needed

Candidates should bring experience in clinical research, especially in oncology settings, along with familiarity with pharmaceutical operations, regulatory processes, clinical trials, and medical terminology. The role requires the ability to interpret research protocols and review patient charts in a clinical environment.

Core skills and abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accurate execution under time pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with study teams, cross-functional partners, investigators, and site personnel.
• Negotiation and coordination skills for multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong organization and prioritization capabilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.
• Solid computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Problem-solving mindset and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to positively influence others in a group setting.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an active Registered Nurse license.
• At least 3 years of experience as a research nurse, preferably in clinical research.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trials.
• Ability to read a protocol and determine whether a patient matches it.

Mandatory expectations

• Follow the organization’s Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
• Complete assigned training by the required due dates throughout employment.

About the organization

SCRI is a leading oncology research organization focused on community-based clinical trials. Over more than three decades, it has advanced drug development, contributed to first-in-human studies, and helped support the approval of many modern cancer therapies. Its network includes more than 1,300 physicians across 200+ locations in 20+ U.S. states.

Compensation and benefits

The organization offers a competitive total rewards package with comprehensive benefits for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Pay is influenced by performance, experience, skills, equity considerations, regular market reviews, and geography. Additional compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentives may also be available.

Equal opportunity and safety notice

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants should be aware of recruiting scams. The organization does not request money or credit card details during hiring and does not use generic personal email accounts or chatrooms for candidate communication.