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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager for Research Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the overall operations of, which include but is not limited to Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Conflict of Interest, Safety, Process Specialist. This individual will also work very closely with study activation site research teams, protocol research operations, budget, and contract department, and finance to continue evaluating our regulatory processes and metrics to ensure regulatory is working as efficiently as possible to meet or exceed our goals. In this role, the individual must have managerial and leadership skills as well great customer service skills to comfortably interact and communicate with internal teams, pharma/CRO teams, IRBs, site research teams and our physicians. The Senior Manager:
- Oversees the regulatory start-up and maintenance of trials; including safety and conflict of interest
- Works closely with our research sites, study activation, research protocol operations, budget, and contracts team
- Develops and implements regulatory policies and procedures for the sites and the site Clinical Operations team; including managing and planning regulatory affairs compliance for industry sponsors and/or sites
- Manages the regulatory affairs between the organization for multiple clinical trials according to FDA and GCP guidelines; for individual sites, studies, sponsors and/or other networks
- Manages the relationships between industry partners and the FDA regarding regulatory compliance for the organization and managing regulatory audits of studies by sponsor/industry and governmental auditors
- Problem solves with the department managers and other site leadership as they arise
- Assists in developing and executing the Sarah Cannon internal and external strategies
- Provides oversight, leadership, and direction in the regulatory study startup of trials and in maintenance areas where support is provided
- Assesses organizational processes associated with regulatory startup and support to identify ways to improve and streamline processes
- Meets with site leadership as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by the teams
- Accountable for leading people, setting direction, and deploying resources; responsible for attracting and selecting talent; support onboarding new employees to decrease time to productivity; driving performance through their team members by setting direction, providing feedback, and creating a trust-based, inclusive work environment; developing employees through coaching and feedback; rewarding and recognizing employees via ongoing recognition and core pay-for-performance practices are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held.
- Develops metrics and reports KPI on weekly and monthly basis to department managers to ensure targets initiatives are being met.
- Investigates complex and unusual customer requests and complaints, develops remediation plan and leads implementation.
- Provides leadership and direction to employees either through other managers or directly to employees.
- Develops, adapts, and executes functional or departmental strategy to achieve key business objectives in area of responsibility.
- Keeps executive and management team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to regulatory affairs
- Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote recruitment, retention, and continuing education of the team
- Attends and participates in all required meetings including weekly operational review and Director’s meeting
- Assists in development and tracking of department goals and metrics
- Works closely with monitors, sponsors/CROs, sites, and team to ensure quality and timely work being delivered
- Support and collaborate with IRB counterparts to ensure quality relationships
- Represents company vision to colleagues and external customers
- Tracks and communicates to team and sites performance expectations and status
- Works with other members in Research Operations to ensure communication and responsibility are effective and appropriate
- Adhere to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research and develop new SOPs and or Working Practice Guidelines as appropriate. Monitor adherence to company policies and guidelines and acts according to established procedures to ensure all issues are addressed and resolved as required.
- Participate in educational activities and programs
- Maintain strictest confidentiality
- Provide proactive and creative recommendations on how to meet corporate and role-specific goals and handle identified deviations
- Communicate and escalate unresolved issues at the appropriate time and to the appropriate level of management
- Provide high level customer service, support and problem resolution to ensure the delivery of organizational goals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You should have for this position:
- A Bachelor’s Degree preferably a Master’s Degree
- At least three years of Research experience either on the site side or within industry
- At least three years of Management with direct reports
- Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) is 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 850 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 in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. 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,
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Regulatory Affairs Lead
Document your regulatory credentials strategically
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like RAC, and performance reviews that demonstrate scope of regulatory submissions managed. PERM labor certification requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements exactly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies with dedicated regulatory affairs departments file PERM petitions regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs Lead roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your background
If you hold a master's degree in a life sciences or regulatory field, you likely qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter green card wait times for many nationalities. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and has no annual cap issues for most countries.
Verify specialty occupation alignment before accepting offers
Regulatory Affairs Lead roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under O*NET, requiring specialized knowledge of FDA or international regulatory frameworks. Confirm your job description explicitly references submission management or agency interaction to support the PERM filing.
Request employer-sponsored PERM early in offer negotiations
Once PERM is filed, your priority date locks in, protecting your place in the green card queue even if processing takes years. Raising sponsorship during offer negotiation, before you start, gives the employer time to begin DOL prevailing wage determination without delaying your start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires PERM-sponsored employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since an offer below the DOL Level II or III threshold can invalidate the entire PERM filing.
Green Card Regulatory Affairs Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Regulatory Affairs Lead positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on your degree level and your employer's job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role formally requires an advanced degree, which many senior regulatory positions do. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney typically determines the classification based on the actual job description filed with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, with no guarantee of renewal and exposure to the annual lottery at the cap-subject level. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no status expiration. There is no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, and EB-3 has no cap on the number of applications, only on annual visa issuance per country. Regulatory professionals from most countries face shorter waits at the EB-3 level than Indian or Chinese nationals at EB-2.
How do I find Regulatory Affairs Lead jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs Lead openings by employers with verified PERM sponsorship history. Not every job posting advertises green card sponsorship, so filtering by actual DOL filing records gives you a more reliable signal than relying on job descriptions alone. Pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies with U.S. regulatory teams are the most active PERM filers in this occupation.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Regulatory Affairs Lead?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the offered wage. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa petition. Current PERM processing at DOL runs several months for standard cases, and USCIS I-140 adjudication adds additional time. Your priority date is set when DOL receives the PERM application.
Can I change jobs after my employer files a PERM petition for my Regulatory Affairs Lead role?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, federal law allows you to port to a same or similar regulatory affairs role with a new employer without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates whether the new role is sufficiently similar to the original petition to allow portability.