Clinical Trials Navigator — Research Access & Coordination

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State College of Medicine is hiring a Clinical Trials Navigator to guide investigators through the clinical research process and connect teams with institutional resources. As a central advisor, you will support study feasibility, budgeting, IRB/regulatory navigation, and collaboration across clinical, research and administrative units.

A Master’s degree and 5–7+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressively responsible clinical research experience, including interventional trials.
• Professional certification through ACRP, SOCRA, or IACRN.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, start‑up activities, and regulatory environment.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational units and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations to understand investigator needs and barriers.
• Guide investigators to institutional offices, programs and services.
• Advise on feasibility, initiation pathways, and IND/IDE requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor referrals to offices and service providers.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Interventional trials

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Clinical research certification (ACRP/SOCRA/IACRN)

Tools

IRB systems

CTMS

EMR tools

Job description

The Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State College of Medicine is hiring a Clinical Trials Navigator to guide investigators through the clinical research process and connect teams with institutional resources. As a central advisor, you will support study feasibility, budgeting, IRB/regulatory navigation, and collaboration across clinical, research and administrative units.

A Master’s degree and 5–7+ years of experience are preferred.