Director, Clinical Research – Cancer Center Advisory Services

ON Partners

. Drive the continued growth of Attain Partners' clinical consulting practice .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cancer center operations, clinical research operations, and healthcare transformation while effectively building executive-level relationships and leading complex consulting engagements. Proven ability to drive business development and contribute to revenue growth through innovative strategies and thought leadership.

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Cancer Center OperationsClinical Research OperationsBusiness DevelopmentExecutive Relationship ManagementConsulting Engagement Leadership

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Hard Skills

Healthcare TransformationOrganizational AssessmentsOperational Improvement ProgramsProposal DevelopmentData AnalysisMethodology DevelopmentAssessment FrameworksFinancial PerformanceRegulatory ComplianceTechnology Enablement

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Academic Medical CentersCancer CentersResearch AdministrationHealthcare ConsultingProfessional ServicesNCI-Designated Cancer CentersGrants ManagementStakeholder EngagementClient SatisfactionContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the continued growth of Attain Partners' clinical consulting practice
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships across cancer centers, academic medical centers, research institutions, healthcare systems, and related organizations
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders
Identify, qualify, and shape consulting opportunities
Lead business development from relationship cultivation through proposal development, contracting, and transition to delivery
Support annual revenue, pipeline, and practice growth objectives
Represent Attain at industry conferences, professional associations, webinars, and client events
Develop thought leadership content
Lead consulting engagements focused on cancer center strategy and operations, clinical research operations, research administration, organizational design and governance, operational assessments and process improvement, workforce strategy and transformation, financial performance and sustainability, technology enablement and modernization, and research compliance and regulatory operations
Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder interviews, and strategic planning sessions
Guide project teams in data gathering, analysis, solution development, and implementation planning
Ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, and engagement objectives
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and governing stakeholders
Develop methodologies, assessment frameworks, benchmarks, reusable intellectual property, and new service offerings
Mentor and develop consulting team members
Support recruiting, staffing, resource planning, and team development
Foster collaboration across healthcare, research administration, technology, data, and transformation teams
Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement, and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in academic medical centers, cancer centers, clinical research operations, research administration, healthcare administration, healthcare consulting, or professional services organizations supporting healthcare or research institutions
Demonstrated expertise in cancer center operations, clinical research operations, research administration, healthcare transformation, or related functions
Proven experience developing and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders
Demonstrated success generating new business, expanding client relationships, and contributing to revenue growth
Experience leading complex consulting engagements, transformation initiatives, organizational assessments, or operational improvement programs
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, scientists, administrators, researchers, and institutional leadership
Experience leading teams and mentoring professionals
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel based on client and business development needs
Ability to build long-term client partnerships resulting in repeat business and sustained growth
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for practice development and innovation
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Flexibility to travel periodically, up to 20%
Preferred: experience supporting NCI-designated or comprehensive cancer centers; consulting, advisory, or professional services experience; clinical research, research administration, grants management, or research operations leadership; managed services, training programs, assessment frameworks, or new service offerings; existing healthcare, oncology, clinical research, or research administration relationships; active participation in relevant professional organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
HSA and FSA accounts
Life and disability insurance
Fertility and family planning benefits
Employee assistance and discount programs
11 paid federal holidays
Flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Flexible career paths with advancement, mobility, and flexibility
Flexible work environment
Annual discretionary bonus