RN- Nurse Manager-Research - Lung Cancer Research Program
🔍 Detroit, Michigan
Join the Lung Cancer Research Program at Henry Ford Health, a dynamic and translational initiative driving cutting-edge lung cancer research. We are seeking a Nurse Manager - Research to be an integral leader in expanding clinical trial access and improving outcomes for lung cancer patients across the Henry Ford Health System.
About the Lung Cancer Research Program:
The Lung Cancer Research Program is a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort focused on improving clinical trial infrastructure and accessibility for patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Our team includes oncologists, researchers, and healthcare administrators working together to:
- Expand clinical trial capacity across Henry Ford’s main campus and satellite sites.
- Increase patient enrollment in a robust portfolio of trials including:
- Investigator-Initiated Trials
- Industry-Sponsored Trials
- Cooperative Group Therapeutic Trials
- Biomarker Studies
- Patient Reported Outcome Trials
- Lung Cancer Biobank Research
- Advancing regulatory workflows and conducting community outreach and education to improve trial engagement and equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead trial operations across main and satellite locations
- Supervise and mentor clinical trial staff
- Collaborate with pharmacy and oncology teams for compliant trial conduct
- Standardize workflows and ensure regulatory adherence
- Engage with industry sponsors and investigators to grow the clinical trial portfolio
- Support patient-centered care through advocacy and education
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the leadership of a Vice President, Director, Group Practice Director and/or Physician Leadership, the individual in this position focuses on activities associated with clinical research operations. Provides clinical leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the health care team, and leadership to assure quality patient care provided in accordance with departmental, Henry Ford Medical Group and health system policies and procedures. Facilitates implementation of innovative patient care delivery models and a collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services. May represent the Department, Specialty, and/or Business Unit on various internal and external committees and within the community. This position will focus approximately 80% on daily operations and 20% strategy.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Nursing or a health care-related field required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or equivalent preferred. Two (2) years of experience leading a project or team.
- Research experience and leadership experience preferred.
- Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
- Skilled in organizational attributes.
- Ability to communicate in writing and orally to support, direct, and work with employees, leadership, physicians, and various external audiences.
- Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets knowledge.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
- Successful completion of Henry Ford Medical Group Pharmacology test.
- Current BLS required.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.