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UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position within the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology plays a vital role in supporting clinical research focused to advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care.
UT MD Anderson bases its clinical care on cutting-edge research into the biology of genitourinary tumors, helping develop treatments tailored to individual patients. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies. The Research Nurse supports patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients. The Research Nurse is essential to advancing research discoveries that promote survival and quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS), and experience applying professional nursing expertise in a research-focused clinical environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient education skills, protocol management experience, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams will be well suited for this role.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $77,500/annually - Midpoint $97,000/annually - Maximum $116,500/annually
The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Us?
Working as a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson provides an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical research that advances cancer treatment and improves patient outcomes. This role offers meaningful collaboration with leading physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting professional growth through ongoing education, research involvement, conferences, and specialized oncology experience. The position also offers a predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Research Protocol Operations
- Assess patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Assess patients for protocol-required follow-up appointments in clinical settings
- Recruit, schedule, and retain patients accurately and successfully for clinical research studies
- Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned research protocols
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution and patient care
- Document protocol activities in medical records and recruitment logs according to protocol and institutional requirements
- Manage designated secondary protocol assignments
- Review new protocol assignments for consistency and clarity
- Create protocol-specific documentation reference tools
- Perform day-to-day regulatory management activities
Patient Monitoring & Clinical Trial Management
- Evaluate patient responses to protocol therapy
- Assess treatment toxicities and adverse drug reactions
- Report findings appropriately to the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board, and study sponsor
- Prepare protocol summary reports as requested
- Assist the Principal Investigator and support staff with protocol management, content review, and data analysis
- Participate in organizing information required for monitoring and auditing activities
Patient Education & Protocol-Specific Support
- Identify and address patient and family education needs regarding clinical trial treatment, evaluation, and follow-up
- Educate patients through in-person discussions, telephone communication, and written educational materials
- Prepare materials and records for external monitoring and auditing visits
- Administer investigational medications according to protocol requirements and accepted nursing guidelines
- Facilitate protocol orders, related testing, procedures, and consults
- Participate in protocol budget activities and research-related charge management
Professional Development & Research Education
- Maintain current knowledge of research, oncology, and data management developments through reading and educational programs
- Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, workshops, and approved off-site educational activities
- Participate in national oncology and research-focused professional organizations
- Provide education to professional and ancillary staff regarding research protocols through in-service presentations
- Provide accurate research-related information to multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and institutional training requirements
Additional Duties
- Retrieve and visually review patient medical records
- Conduct patient interviews in clinics, inpatient rooms, or by telephone
- Contact local physicians by phone or written correspondence for protocol follow-up as necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: One year Registered nurse experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182222
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position within the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology plays a vital role in supporting clinical research focused to advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care.
UT MD Anderson bases its clinical care on cutting-edge research into the biology of genitourinary tumors, helping develop treatments tailored to individual patients. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies. The Research Nurse supports patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients. The Research Nurse is essential to advancing research discoveries that promote survival and quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS), and experience applying professional nursing expertise in a research-focused clinical environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient education skills, protocol management experience, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams will be well suited for this role.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $77,500/annually - Midpoint $97,000/annually - Maximum $116,500/annually
The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Us?
Working as a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson provides an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical research that advances cancer treatment and improves patient outcomes. This role offers meaningful collaboration with leading physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting professional growth through ongoing education, research involvement, conferences, and specialized oncology experience. The position also offers a predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Research Protocol Operations
- Assess patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Assess patients for protocol-required follow-up appointments in clinical settings
- Recruit, schedule, and retain patients accurately and successfully for clinical research studies
- Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned research protocols
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution and patient care
- Document protocol activities in medical records and recruitment logs according to protocol and institutional requirements
- Manage designated secondary protocol assignments
- Review new protocol assignments for consistency and clarity
- Create protocol-specific documentation reference tools
- Perform day-to-day regulatory management activities
Patient Monitoring & Clinical Trial Management
- Evaluate patient responses to protocol therapy
- Assess treatment toxicities and adverse drug reactions
- Report findings appropriately to the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board, and study sponsor
- Prepare protocol summary reports as requested
- Assist the Principal Investigator and support staff with protocol management, content review, and data analysis
- Participate in organizing information required for monitoring and auditing activities
Patient Education & Protocol-Specific Support
- Identify and address patient and family education needs regarding clinical trial treatment, evaluation, and follow-up
- Educate patients through in-person discussions, telephone communication, and written educational materials
- Prepare materials and records for external monitoring and auditing visits
- Administer investigational medications according to protocol requirements and accepted nursing guidelines
- Facilitate protocol orders, related testing, procedures, and consults
- Participate in protocol budget activities and research-related charge management
Professional Development & Research Education
- Maintain current knowledge of research, oncology, and data management developments through reading and educational programs
- Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, workshops, and approved off-site educational activities
- Participate in national oncology and research-focused professional organizations
- Provide education to professional and ancillary staff regarding research protocols through in-service presentations
- Provide accurate research-related information to multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and institutional training requirements
Additional Duties
- Retrieve and visually review patient medical records
- Conduct patient interviews in clinics, inpatient rooms, or by telephone
- Contact local physicians by phone or written correspondence for protocol follow-up as necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: One year Registered nurse experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182222
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Who's Hiring
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center29T
- MD Anderson Cancer Center18
- 77 Consultants157
- Intermountain Health15I
- Washington University in St. Louis11
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services167
- Education34
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals24
- Science & Research7
- Animal Care & Pet Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director oncology jobs.
- MD or DO with board certification in oncology or hematology-oncology
- Active state medical license and current DEA registration
- Minimum five to ten years of clinical oncology experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary oncology teams or tumor board programs
- Familiarity with oncology quality metrics, QOPI standards, and cancer program accreditation processes
- Experience with clinical trial oversight, research program development, or oncology protocol implementation
Tips for Your Medical Director Oncology Job Search
Tailor your CV for oncology leadership
Highlight clinical outcomes you've driven, tumor board leadership, and any P&L or budget accountability. Oncology medical director roles expect evidence of both patient care oversight and operational impact, so separate those two tracks clearly in your CV.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical director oncology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your quality and accreditation work
Many postings require demonstrated experience with QOPI certification, NAPBC accreditation, or ASCO quality measures. Pull specific initiatives from your history and quantify what changed, whether that's adherence rates, care pathway adoption, or accreditation outcomes.
Filter by practice setting before applying
Academic medical centers, community health systems, and pharma or biotech each expect a different balance of research, clinical operations, and strategy. Identify which environment fits your actual day-to-day preferences before targeting openings, not after.
Prepare for a multi-stage leadership interview
Most oncology medical director searches include a structured presentation to C-suite or department chairs covering your vision for the service line. Prepare a 15-20 minute talk on how you would approach quality, growth, and physician engagement in their specific setting.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
Total packages for oncology medical director roles typically include research support, CME allowances, protected time, and malpractice tail coverage. Know which of those matter most to you before the offer conversation so you can prioritize clearly without stalling.
Medical Director Oncology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical director oncologys?
The companies hiring the most medical director oncologys right now include The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and 77 Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems and integrated oncology networks account for the majority of active searches at this level.
How many medical director oncology jobs are remote?
About 31% of medical director oncology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than in many other medical director roles given the hands-on clinical and operational responsibilities involved. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research oversight, and utilization management consulting.
How do you become a medical director oncology?
You become a medical director in oncology by first completing a residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in oncology or hematology-oncology and earning board certification. From there, building leadership experience through tumor board participation, quality improvement projects, and department committee work positions you for director-level searches. Most employers also expect several years of post-fellowship clinical practice before considering candidates for this role.
Can you get a medical director oncology role with limited leadership experience?
You can be competitive for associate or assistant medical director oncology titles with limited formal leadership experience if your clinical record is strong and you can point to concrete quality or operational contributions, such as building a care pathway, leading accreditation efforts, or chairing a tumor board. These roles are often structured to develop future medical directors, so framing your application around trajectory and initiative matters more than title history.
What does the medical director oncology interview process look like?
The interview process for a medical director oncology role typically unfolds in three to four stages. An initial screening with HR or a physician recruiter is followed by peer interviews with oncology faculty, nursing leadership, and operations staff. Most searches then include a formal presentation to senior leadership or a search committee covering your vision for the service line. Final candidates often meet with the CMO or CEO before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to medical director oncology jobs?
You can find and apply to medical director oncology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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