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Clinical Research Manager – (Finance)

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 23, 2026

Pay$43.19–$65.95 / hr

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About this role

Purpose:

ST Health Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region’s only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.  As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, ST Health Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

ST Health Hillman Cancer Center—one of the nation’s leading cancer care and research institutions—is seeking a dynamic Clinical Research Manager to lead the Finance teams within our Clinical Research Services (CRS) program. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced research finance or clinical trials operations professional to have a direct impact on the financial strategy and oversight that powers hundreds of oncology clinical trials.

As a key leader within CRS, you will guide the teams responsible for research coverage analysis, clinical trial budgeting, and research billing review, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fiscal stewardship across a rapidly growing research portfolio.

CRS is a robust and mission-driven team of nearly 200 professionals dedicated to advancing innovative cancer therapies through clinical research. CRS supports the development and execution of a diverse array of oncology trials, including:

  • Investigator-initiated trials
  • Industry-sponsored studies
  • NCI/NCTN cooperative group trials
  • Consortium and multi-center trials

Using a disease-specific centers model, CRS provides comprehensive operational support—from protocol development and FDA submissions to patient recruitment, data collection, and specimen processing. Our financial team plays a pivotal role in ensuring each study is built on a foundation of clear, accurate, and sustainable research financial planning.


Responsibilities:

  • Manages grant administration duties, including preparation, review, and submission processes for grant proposals, applications, reports, and presentations; supports all related operations and ensures resources are properly allocated to support research needs.

  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of a complex disease center, including staff oversight, conducts recruitment and evaluation, work assignment, mentor’s professional development of staff, responsible for timely activation and execution of all studies in the disease center, provides managerial oversight of smaller disease centers.
  • Lead and develop the Finance team responsible for coverage analysis, budgeting, and research billing review.
  • Oversee financial processes that support compliance, operational efficiency, and sound fiscal management of clinical research activities.
  • Partner with leadership, investigators, coordinators, and sponsors to ensure financial accuracy throughout the lifecycle of oncology clinical trials.

     

  • Effectively manage staff performing various financial reporting and analysis functions
  • Serves as resource for study teams and PIs; serving as the key financial coordinator for multi-center trials involving subject enrollment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to create a shared vision applies critical thinking skills and utilizes financial and quality data and conceptual knowledge in the development of the department vision and operational plan.
  • Develops and improves processes related to clinical trial financial review administrative functions; maintains current knowledge of financial policies and changes.
  • Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts new hires during the orientation process and serves continuously as a mentor.
  • Orchestrates complex change and acknowledges the psychological transition on self and others.
  • Takes responsibility for identifying his or her ongoing professional development needs and independently seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as through membership in nursing, oncology, or research organizations.
  • Develops strategies to maximize timely completion of disease center specific CRFs and data collection forms within standard of practice guidelines.
  • Involves stakeholders and experts in planning, designing, and redesigning change.
  • Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.
  • Develops strategies to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes quality data and conceptual knowledge in the development of the department vision and operational plan.
  • Creates developmental paths to increase the expertise of staff. Initiates innovation in staff development, clinical orientation, continuing education, and supports specialty certification.
  • Assists in institutional review board (IRB) document preparation and submission.
  • Monitors and facilitates completion of all protocol required data elements within CTMA and ensure all electronic data capture is complete and accurate
  • Supports and assist in research coordination for high profile/high risk clinical trials.
  • Accountable for the recruiting, retaining, and developing of clinical research staff.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), Biomedical, or Business required.

  • Certification in research or clinical specialty is required. 

  • BSN or Master’s preferred.

  • 7 years of professional experience required. 

  • Prior supervisory/management experience is required. 

  • 5 years of clinical research experience with a preferred degree.

  • Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by the department

  • Must have excellent organizational skills, meet requests from multiple individuals, and respond appropriately to sudden workload changes.

  • Must possess excellent presentation skills and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Leadership abilities

  • Excellent role model

  • Knowledge of the adult learning principles Solid/strong/good or higher on most recent performance evaluation and maintained in current practice
     


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$43.19–$65.95 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Clinical Research Manager - (Finance)

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health CancerCenter
- Pay: $43.19–$65.95 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T10:15:17.707Z

## Description

**Purpose:**

ST Health Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, ST Health Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Remote

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Maya S., Director of Nursing

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I self-schedule?

Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.

About this roleDo you pay for certifications?

Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.

About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?

Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.

About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?

Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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