Patient Journey Navigator-Gene & Cell Therapy

Title: Patient Journey Navigator, Gene and Cell TherapyPay: Starting at $70/hrFT or PT: Full-Time, Contract/ConsultantLocation: Fully remote position, no travel requiredAssignment duration: 3+ months, extensions possibleThe following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.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 ResponsibilitiesComplete internal training and QC checks, following guidance from the global patient journey leadLead touchpoint calls with site staff, take meeting minutes, and coordinate the patient journey in real timeFollow up with sites on next steps to expedite patient randomizationsAlign 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 syncCoordinate MVR slots, randomization dates, and manufacturing start dates with the patient journey leadGuide eligible patients through the fastest compliant path to randomizationTailor each patient's journey in real time based on individual needs and site constraintsIndependently manage patient vein-to-vein workflows to support operational excellenceComplete and review randomization tables in alignment with the global teamSupport global patient tracking effortsAdvise sites on EDC sections required prior to randomizationCollaborate with CRAs and cross-functional teams, including communication on out-of-specification issuesServe as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact for site staff, including availability after standard business hoursQualificationsBachelor's degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred5+ years of relevant experience in clinical operations, medical affairs, study coordination, or a related function within immunology and/or oncologyPractical experience in cell and gene therapyExperience with clinical protocols and site managementProficiency in project management within a clinical development environment, including hands-on use of project management tools and methodologiesExperience in strategic planning, risk management, and change managementReady to make an impact on patient access and trial success in cell therapy? xhyhwjd Apply directly to this job posting to be considered — no need to send an email or InMail.