Job Description

Job Description

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.

As an Enrollment Research Nurse your primary responsibility is to screen and enroll patients in oncology research studies, providing education and support throughout the enrollment process. Additional essential duties include data collection, source documentation, and close collaboration with other members of the research team. The Enrollment Research Nurse: 

• Facilitates patient enrollment in clinical trials by conducting recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up activities in accordance with protocol requirements. 

• Reviews the medical records of prospective study participants to confirm eligibility as defined by the protocol. 

• Documents and evaluates medical history, concomitant medications, prior therapies, and adverse events. 

• Utilizes the study protocol as the primary reference for patient screening. 

• Informs and educates patients throughout the enrollment process, including screening and treatment steps. 

• Provide the patient with information about available support services, including transportation, accommodation, and financial assistance. 

• Reviews study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with both physician and patient. 

• Implements study-specific communications internally and externally as necessary. 

• Verifies that all medications are approved by the protocol before starting treatment or when adjusting medication regimens, such as during crossover studies. 

• Calculates and documents BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein: creatinine ratio, or other protocol-required conversions accurately. 

• Performs protocol-required screening assessments as applicable. 

• Resolves clinical issues collaboratively with research staff as they occur. 

• Completes and documents screening and eligibility procedures accurately. 

• Develop study-specific tools for source documentation if not provided by the sponsor. 

• Documents instances where patients are not eligible for a protocol and inform the physician accordingly. 

• Ensures accurate and complete documentation of protocol requirements in line with site Work Instructions/SOPs. 

• Shares site screening statuses through a weekly activity report with relevant site and management personnel. 

• Communicates all protocol-related screening concerns to appropriate study colleagues. 

• Verifies informed consent procedures and adheres to protocol requirements to protect study participants. 

• Requests medical records of potential study subjects for eligibility review. 

• Attends regular site research meetings. 

• Participates in study-specific on-site meetings/visits, conference calls, and other coordinator meetings as required. 

What you should have for this role:  

• Associate of Nursing Degree; Bachelor of Nursing is preferred. 

• Nursing license for the State of Texas 

• Proficiency in HIPAA compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and FDA regulations 

• In-depth understanding of clinical research methodologies 

• One year of clinical nursing experience 

• One year of clinical research experience is preferred 

• One year of experience treating oncology patients is preferred 

 

Interested candidates should submit their application through . Applications will be accepted through October 9, 2025. Please ensure all required materials are included as outlined in the posting.  

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 750 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 today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here 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, please click here.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs