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Job Title: Clinical Research Navigator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Navigator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating clinical trials, ensuring that patients meet the necessary criteria for study participation, and managing communication between sponsors, physicians, and patients. This position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and collaborate closely with medical professionals.

Responsibilities

+ Meet with patients to determine study eligibility.

+ Coordinate with the Navigator to request study slots from sponsors.

+ Read and interpret inclusion and exclusion criteria from protocols and electronic medical records (EMR) efficiently.

+ Serve as a liaison between patients, sponsors, and physicians, facilitating effective communication through EPIC, calls, emails, etc.

+ Track and manage waitlists and spreadsheets related to clinical trials.

+ Provide timely updates to sponsors and Principal Investigators (PIs) regarding patient status and care.

+ Adjust communication strategies to meet the expectations of various sponsors and PIs.

+ Manage responsibilities across 16-25 studies in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in clinical research, particularly in oncology and clinical trials.

+ Proficiency in pre-screening patients and conducting chart reviews.

+ Understanding of drug trials and Phase 1 Clinical Trials.

+ Ability to interpret and apply inclusion and exclusion criteria.

+ Strong communication skills for effective liaison work between physicians, patients, and sponsors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a Research Nurse is a plus.

+ Previous Phase 1 oncology experience is highly beneficial.

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite. There is flexibility to work from home occasionally, including on Fridays. This position offers a fast-paced work environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with physicians, medical directors, and sponsors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.