Patient Navigator

Title: Patient Journey Navigator, Gene and Cell Therapy Pay: Starting at $70/hr FT or PT: Full-Time, Contract/Consultant 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 Practical experience in cell and gene therapy 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a