Oncology Clinical Research Lead

FutureMeds is a leading independent European site network focused on patient-centric clinical research and high-quality data delivery for global sponsors and CROs. As our oncology portfolio in Ukraine grows, we are expanding the team at our Kyiv site. We are looking for an experienced clinical research professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of an agreed portfolio of oncology studies.

This role involves direct participation in study delivery: understanding protocols, preparing visits, coordinating with investigators and monitors, managing documentation and following outstanding issues through to completion. You will independently manage your assigned studies and coordinate the team’s activities within them.

The role does not initially include line management. Progression into leadership of the oncology research programme may be possible, depending on performance and the team’s needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage assigned studies throughout their lifecycle, from site preparation and initiation to close-out.
• Plan study visits and ensure the team, documentation, materials and required assessments are ready.
• Coordinate timely completion of source documentation, data entry into eCRFs and query resolution.
• Communicate with monitors, prepare for monitoring visits and ensure agreed follow-up actions are completed.
• Organise prescreening and screening following referral of potential participants to the site.
• Coordinate the operational aspects of AE/SAE management, including timely investigator involvement, documentation, reporting and follow-up.
• Identify risks early and propose practical solutions.

Medical assessments and decisions remain with the PI and sub-investigators. Feasibility, budgets and contracts remain management responsibilities, with your input on operational requirements.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in experienced oncology study coordinators and oncology CRAs who want to work directly in study delivery at a research site.

We also welcome applications from strong coordinators in other therapeutic areas and physicians with clinical research experience.

You should be able to:

• Work independently with protocols and schedules of activities.
• Translate protocol requirements into a practical plan.
• Personally carry out operational tasks and follow them through to completion.
• Raise issues promptly and bring proposed solutions.
• Use English confidently when working with protocols, study systems and monitors.
• Work full-time at our site in Kyiv.

A medical qualification is an advantage, but not a requirement. For a suitably qualified physician, the role may include an agreed set of sub-investigator duties following the necessary training and delegation. These duties will be included in the overall workload allocation.

What We Offer

• Responsibility for an agreed study portfolio, from site preparation through to completion.
• Clear responsibilities and a workload planned for one full-time position.
• Regular, focused reviews with the Site Director during your first three months, plus support from colleagues as you learn local processes.
• Opportunities for professional development, including potential progression into programme leadership.
• Support in training a designated backup colleague during your first year, so your studies remain covered while you are on leave.
• Reporting line: Site Director, Kyiv (Oberih clinic).
• Compensation and payment structure: fixed monthly salary. 60−80K UAH gross at entry with growth up to 140K UAH through our grade system and quarterly reviews; paid twice a month. Annual bonus of up to 10% of annual income, based on company results and your individual contribution.
• Working hours, out-of-hours arrangements and compensation: 40 hours a week on site, within 8:30—18:00 as agreed with the Site Director; the schedule follows patient visit calendars. Weekend or holiday work only when a protocol requires it, planned in advance and compensated at double rate or with a day off in lieu, your choice.

What Success Looks Like

• During your first month, you will independently complete the operational cycle of a routine study visit and begin managing one assigned study.
• By three months, you will have taken over the agreed initial portfolio. By six months, you will be managing the full agreed workload for the role. During your first year, you will establish consistent, independent study delivery and prepare a colleague to provide cover.
• We assess independence alongside reliability, timeliness and the quality of completed work. Participant safety, GCP compliance and open discussion of problems are essential to how our team works.

Our Selection Process

The process includes a structured interview and a practical case exercise.

Using a shortened set of study materials, you will prepare a visit plan, identify risks and dependencies, and highlight questions requiring investigator input.