Clinical Trial Navigator I (Temporary)

Javara•Thomasville, GA

About The Position

Javara is seeking a Clinical Trial Navigator to coordinate and administer clinical trials. The role reports to the Manager of Site Operations and the Principal Investigator or designee and contributes to patient enrollment across a variety of clinical trials. With participant safety as a guiding principle, the Clinical Trial Navigator implements and coordinates research study procedures to support successful trial management. The position operates in a professional environment with usually light to moderate noise. The employee regularly uses their hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talks and hears. They may frequently stand, walk, and sit, and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 2 years of clinical research experience, including hands-on clinical functions such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and phlebotomy.
Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Responsibilities

Improve the patient experience without compromising safety.
Provide excellent customer service to patients and participants, healthcare partners and practice site investigators, sponsors, and vendors.
Lead multiple clinical studies as needed based on site-specific study complexity and enrollment goals; own enrollment plans and strategies, and sometimes provide support and guidance to other Clinical Trial Navigators for a study across Javara.
Execute enrollment plans by identifying and contacting potential participants and screening them for suitable studies.
Support enrollment goals through patient retention strategies and relationships in local communities.
Contribute to recruitment and retention strategies, including community engagement.
Maintain scientific integrity and accurately record source data, including patient visit data in source records, CTMS, electronic reporting systems, and sponsor case report forms; resolve queries promptly.
Keep study documentation current and audit ready, including reporting adverse events and investigational product deviations.
Follow SOPs, GCPs, study protocols, OSHA requirements, proper PPE practices, and other regulatory requirements.
Conduct and document informed consent.
Inform and educate the research team and healthcare system staff about study procedures, including investigational product dosing and monitoring requirements.
Coordinate and schedule patient visits and conduct visits according to protocols.
Assist with implementing updated processes and procedures to improve internal and external stakeholder experiences.
Communicate and escalate issues appropriately to support timely responses and resolution with healthcare partners and other external stakeholders.
Perform clinical and laboratory tasks, including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and collecting, processing, and shipping bodily samples.
Consider the ongoing impact of the role on study and site success.
Demonstrate Javara's core values, including teamwork, collaboration, and relationship building with healthcare system representatives.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.