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Team Lead, Site Operations (Oncology)

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Piper Companies

Downers Grove, IL (In Person)

$87,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Piper Companies is seeking a Team Lead, Site Operations (Oncology) to join a growing organization within the clinical research and healthcare industry for a permanent , onsite position based in Downers Grove, IL . The Team Lead, Site Operations (Oncology) will oversee site-level operational teams supporting oncology clinical trials, ensuring high-quality execution, operational consistency, and an exceptional experience for both patients and sponsors. Responsibilities of the Team Lead, Site Operations include:
  • Lead and manage site operations staff, including coordinators and research nurses, by assigning workloads and setting daily priorities.
  • Oversee site start-up, ongoing study support, and close-out activities to ensure alignment with study timelines, protocols, and internal procedures.
  • Track and evaluate site performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and site satisfaction.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams such as project management and monitoring to proactively resolve site-level operational challenges.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of site operations team members. Qualifications for the Team Lead, Site Operations include:
  • Background in oncology-focused clinical research environments.
  • Hands-on experience in clinical site operations, clinical research support, or broader clinical operations.
  • Previous experience leading, mentoring, or acting as a point of guidance for site staff.
  • Strong working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial workflows, and regulatory documentation requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related discipline.
Compensation for the
Team Lead, Site Operations:
Salary Range:
$85,000-$90,000/year (USD)
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), and sick leave if required by law This job opens for applications on 5/28/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
clinical research, oncology, site operations, clinical trials, GCP, regulatory compliance, clinical site management, site leadership, clinical operations, SOPs, patient experience, study start-up, study close-out, performance metrics, team leadership, clinical research coordination, oncology trials, quality assurance, cross-functional collaboration, healthcare research, operational excellence. #LI-MB1 #LI-ONSITE