About the role
Job no: 493791
Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Technology/Research
Pay Range: Targeted annual salary ranges from $54,700 to $72,500, based on experience.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options. At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you!
Drive Discovery. Inspire Change. Improve Cancer Outcomes.
Are you passionate about transforming data into meaningful improvements in cancer care? Do you thrive at the intersection of research, strategy, leadership, and innovation? The Stephenson Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office is seeking a dynamic Cancer Outcomes Research Manager to lead impactful research and evaluation initiatives that advance cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and patient outcomes.
This is more than a research management role. It is an opportunity to influence the future of cancer care by leading high-impact projects, mentoring research professionals, securing funding, and translating complex data into actionable insights that improve lives.
Why Join Stephenson Cancer Center? As Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center, Stephenson Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing groundbreaking cancer research and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Here, you'll work alongside nationally recognized investigators, clinicians, and healthcare leaders who share a commitment to innovation and excellence. Your work will directly contribute to improving cancer outcomes across Oklahoma and beyond.
What You'll Do: As the Cancer Outcomes Research Manager, you will serve as the project lead for a diverse portfolio of research and evaluation initiatives, overseeing projects from concept development through dissemination of findings.
- Research Design & Evaluation Leadership
- Data Analytics & Interpretation
- Scholarly Writing & Dissemination
- Project & Team Management
- Grants, Funding & Strategic Development
- Budget & Operations Management
- Additional Responsibilities
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
- Lead impactful research that advances cancer care and survivorship
- Collaborate with nationally recognized cancer researchers and healthcare professionals Influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights
- Mentor and develop the next generation of research professionals
- Contribute to the mission of an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
- Build a career where your expertise drives meaningful change for patients and communities
Join Us in Changing the Future of Cancer Care: At Stephenson Cancer Center, every project, every analysis, and every discovery has the potential to improve lives.
If you're ready to lead innovative research efforts and make a lasting impact on cancer outcomes, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and help transform data into discoveries that make a difference.
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Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 36 months of experience in project management, evaluation design, and research.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time
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