Patient Journey Navigator, Gene & Cell Therapy

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* Title:

** Patient Journey Navigator, Gene and Cell Therapy

** Pay:
** Starting at $70/hr

** FT or PT:
** Full-Time, Contract/Consultant

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* Location:

** Fully remote position, no travel required

** Assignment duration:
** 3+ months, extensions possible

** Requires extensive Cell & Gene Therapy experience.  This must be clearly documented on your resume.*
* Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Patient Journey Navigator for a contract opportunity supporting our client, a biotechnology company advancing cell therapy research in oncology. If you're dedicated to advancing clinical research, upholding Good Clinical Practice, and thrive in a fast-paced and professional environment, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts to guide your next career move.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in the successful execution of a Cell Therapy clinical trial by managing individual patient journeys from first informed consent through randomization, treatment, and the first post-treatment scan. You'll coordinate complex, time-sensitive patient cases across clinical sites and cross-functional internal teams, ensuring patients move through the end-to-end "vein-to-vein" process efficiently and compliantly.

You'll need to quickly master clinical trial protocols - particularly in melanoma - and become fluent in TCR-T cell therapy and TIL terminology. You'll serve as a trusted operational partner to investigators, physicians, and study coordinators, especially in high-pressure moments where timing and coordination matter most. Strong organization, a solution-oriented mindset, empathy for site workload, and a service-first attitude are essential to success in this position.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Complete internal training and QC checks, following guidance from the global patient journey lead

+ Lead touchpoint calls with site staff, take meeting minutes, and coordinate the patient journey in real time

+ Follow up with sites on next steps to expedite patient randomizations

+ Align with internal stakeholders (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Clinical Sciences, Global Patient Supply, Project Management, GMP Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance) to keep site activity and internal workflows in sync

+ Coordinate MVR slots, randomization dates, and manufacturing start dates with the patient journey lead

+ Guide eligible patients through the fastest compliant path to randomization

+ Tailor each patient's journey in real time based on individual needs and site constraints

+ Independently manage patient vein-to-vein workflows to support operational excellence

+ Complete and review randomization tables in alignment with the global team

+ Support global patient tracking efforts

+ Advise sites on EDC sections required prior to randomization

+ Collaborate with CRAs and cross-functional teams, including communication on out-of-specification issues

+ Serve as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact for site staff, including availability after standard business hours

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related discipline required;
Master's degree preferred

+ 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical operations, medical affairs, study coordination, or a related function within immunology and/or oncology

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** Practical experience in cell and gene therapy*
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Experience with clinical protocols and site management

+ Proficiency in project management within a clinical development environment, including hands-on use of project management tools and methodologies

+ Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management

Ready to make an impact on patient access and trial success in cell therapy?  
** Apply directly to this job posting to be considered - no need to send an email or InMail.*
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.  _

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type._  Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

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