Oncology Clinical Research Navigator

About the role

This role supports oncology clinical trials by identifying eligible patients, coordinating their enrollment, and serving as a central liaison between patients, physicians, and study sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to assess their eligibility for oncology clinical research studies.
• Review medical records and electronic medical records (EMR) to evaluate inclusion and exclusion criteria for multiple clinical trials.
• Quickly and accurately interpret study protocols and apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to patient records.
• Coincide closely with physicians and other clinical staff to identify and pre-screen patients for up to 16–25 active studies.
• Notify and collaborate with the Navigator team to initiate contact with eligible patients through EPIC or direct outreach.
• Request and secure study slots from sponsors for eligible patients, ensuring information is accurate and complete.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and sponsors, maintaining clear and professional communication with all parties.
• Communicate through EPIC, phone calls, emails, and other approved channels to manage study-related coordination.
• Respond promptly to multiple requests throughout the day from physicians and other stakeholders while managing ongoing cases.
• Monitor timelines and deadlines for study visits and ensure all parties are prepared and informed.
• Maintain organized documentation of pre-screening activities, study slot requests, and communication with sponsors and clinical teams.
• Support coordination of Phase 1 studies, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements and patient safety considerations.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks to secure study spots efficiently for eligible patients.

Requirements

• Clinical research experience with a strong understanding of inclusion and exclusion criteria for clinical trials.
• Oncology experience, including the ability to interpret oncology diagnoses and medical records accurately.
• Proficiency in reviewing medical records and performing detailed chart reviews for patient pre-screening.
• Experience pre-screening patients for clinical trials using EMR systems such as EPIC.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to act as a liaison between physicians, patients, and sponsors.
• Able to respond to all parties in a timely manner to meet study deadlines and prepare for study visits.
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent requests and tasks in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
• Comfort using various communication methods, including EMR messaging, phone calls, and email.

Qualifications

• Experience working on Phase 1 oncology studies.
• Prior experience in a role that bridges clinical care and research, such as clinical research coordinator or navigator.
• Familiarity with sponsor interactions and processes for requesting and managing study slots.
• Interest in working closely with physicians, medical directors, and sponsors to advance oncology research.
• Motivation to remain patient-focused while transitioning away from a traditional clinic-based role.