Sr. Manager, Physician (Principal Investigator) Recruiter

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physician investigators, Medical Oncologists, Hematologist-Oncologists, and other relevant oncology specialists across clinical research sites.

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies and build relationships with active and passive physician candidates.

• Manage the complete recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer development, contract negotiations, and onboarding.

• Coordinate physician site visits and facilitate interactions with executive leaders, physician leaders, and site leadership.

• Present the clinical research platform, scientific capabilities, and professional opportunities to prospective physician investigators.

• Facilitate offer discussions and collaborate with business leaders and external partners throughout the hiring process.

• Build and maintain proactive physician talent pipelines aligned with organizational growth and future site expansion.

• Establish relationships with oncology fellowship programs, academic cancer centers, physician training programs, and other talent sources.

• Develop physician referral strategies and talent communities leveraging existing investigator and professional networks.

• Cultivate relationships throughout oncology and clinical research communities and represent the organization at relevant conferences, networking events, and industry forums.

• Maintain relationships with fellowship directors, academic cancer center leaders, Principal Investigators, cooperative groups, community oncology leaders, and physician thought leaders.

• Monitor physician labor-market conditions, compensation trends, candidate availability, and emerging talent markets.

• Partner with senior and physician leadership to assess workforce requirements and establish recruitment priorities.

• Provide leadership with regular updates on candidate pipelines, recruitment performance, anticipated hiring challenges, and market conditions.

• Track recruitment metrics including sourcing effectiveness, candidate pipelines, offer acceptance rates, and time-to-fill.

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable policies and regulations while supporting effective physician onboarding and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of dedicated physician recruitment experience, with demonstrated success recruiting physicians in highly competitive healthcare markets.

• Proven experience managing physician recruitment from initial sourcing through signed employment agreements.

• Strong experience building passive candidate pipelines and implementing direct-sourcing strategies.

• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication skills.

• Ability to establish credibility and maintain strong relationships with senior physicians, executives, and healthcare professionals.

• Oncology physician recruitment experience is preferred.

• Experience recruiting physician investigators, Principal Investigators, or research physicians is highly desirable.

• Experience supporting clinical research organizations, cancer centers, oncology networks, or academic medical centers is preferred.

• Established relationships within oncology and cancer research communities are an advantage.

• Working knowledge of clinical trials and oncology drug development is beneficial.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage demanding deadlines in a fast-changing healthcare environment.

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000, with actual base pay dependent on factors such as market location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Fully remote position based in the United States.

• Monday–Friday schedule, generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus based on role and organizational results.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with additional optional insurance options.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for employees and their families.

• Flexible FSA and HSA plans.

• Supportive work environment emphasizing flexibility, balance, well-being, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development in healthcare and clinical research recruitment.