Sr. Manager, Physician (Principal Investigator) Recruiter

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The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering "Hope Through Access” to cutting edge trials throughout the United States and Europe. Position Summary The Sr. Manager of Physician (Principal Investigator) Recruitment is responsible for developing and executing START's physician recruitment strategy. This role leads the full-cycle recruitment of oncology physicians and physician-investigators across START's global network of clinical research sites. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in physician recruitment, an established network within oncology and cancer research communities, and a demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and recruit high-performing physician specialists. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on physician workforce planning, talent market intelligence, and long-term recruitment strategy. This role is accountable for sourcing, attracting, recruiting, and onboarding physicians who advance START's mission of accelerating cancer drug development and expanding patient access to innovative therapies. This is a remote role. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. However, base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Hours:M-F, 8am-5pm Location: Remote Essential Responsibilities Physician (Principal Investigator) Recruitment Lead full-cycle recruitment for physician investigators and oncology physicians across START's clinical research network. Develop targeted sourcing strategies for Medical Oncologists, Hematologist-Oncologists, and other oncology subspecialists with clinical research experience. Build and maintain relationships with active and passive physician candidates. Manage all stages of the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer development, contract negotiations, and onboarding. Coordinate physician site visits and interactions with executive leadership, physician leaders, and site leadership. Present START's clinical research platform, scientific capabilities, and career opportunities to prospective physician investigators. Facilitate offer discussions, partnering with business leaders and partner organizations throughout the decision-making process. Strategic Talent Pipeline Development Create and maintain a proactive pipeline of physician investigator talent. Develop long-term recruitment strategies aligned with organizational growth plans and future site expansion. Establish relationships with oncology fellowship programs, academic cancer centers, and physician training programs. Maintain talent communities and succession pipelines for future physician hiring needs. Develop physician referral strategies leveraging START's existing investigator network. Oncology & Clinical Research Market Engagement Cultivate relationships within oncology and clinical research communities. Represent START at oncology, drug development, and physician networking events. Develop relationships with: Oncology fellowship directors Academic cancer center leaders Principal Investigators Cooperative groups Community oncology leaders Physician thought leaders Maintain market intelligence regarding physician availability, compensation trends, and emerging talent markets. Executive Partnership Partner closely with senior leadership and physician leaders to assess workforce needs and recruitment priorities. Advise leaders regarding physician labor market conditions and recruitment strategies. Provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, recruitment performance, and anticipated hiring challenges. Support physician workforce planning initiatives. Recruitment Analytics & Operations Monitor key physician recruitm

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