Project Manager II - NCCT Study Start-up Navigator

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Study Start-Up Navigator to serve as a subject matter expert for clinical trial feasibility and study intake across the NCCT. You will coordinate feasibility processes, evaluate site capabilities, and partner with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to ensure efficient, scalable study start-up.

Strong communication, leadership, and experience with single- and multi-center studies are essential for success in this role at Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as specified with related admin/medical research experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in clinical trial feasibility or startup is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of potential Principal Investigators and site capabilities for study feasibility.
• Leverage enterprise data to evaluate patient population, site readiness, and related factors.
• Complete feasibility assessments and questionnaires, synthesizing data for informed decisions.
• Serve as liaison among investigators, NCCT leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate collection, assessment, and communication of study information for effective transitions.
• Identify feasibility and start-up risks and partner to develop solutions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Scientific knowledge

Clinical study experience

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Nursing, or Basic Science

Supervisory experience

Job description

Job Description:

The Study Start-Up Navigator (SSUN) serves as a key subject matter expert and strategic resource for clinical trial feasibility and study intake across Advocate Health. Working across clinical, operational, and administrative functions, the SSUN provides expertise and coordination throughout the feasibility process, facilitates effective transition into study start-up, and identifies opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across NCCT processes.

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Nursing, or Basic Science with two years' relevant administrative and medical experience in research projects or other health-related activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year experience in a supervisory capacity.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the assessment of potential Principal Investigators and site capabilities across Advocate Health to determine alignment with study-specific requirements and therapeutic expertise.
• Leverages enterprise data, systems, and resources to evaluate patient population availability, site capabilities, and other factors relevant to clinical trial feasibility.
• Leads completion of feasibility assessments and questionnaires, synthesizing available data, established feasibility resources, and input from clinical and functional stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Serves as a key liaison among investigators, industry partners, NCCT leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the feasibility and study intake process.
• Coordinates the collection, assessment, and communication of study-specific information required to support an effective transition with internal stakeholders.
• Proactively identifies feasibility and study start-up risks, barriers, and dependencies and partners with appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions and elevate issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with investigators, clinical leaders, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to strengthen engagement and support the clinical trial portfolio.
• Partners across clinical, operational, legal, finance, compliance, and administrative functions to promote alignment, effective handoffs, and consistent execution of new clinical trial opportunities.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports key performance indicators related to feasibility and study intake, including completion timelines, study volume, conversion rates, activation milestones, stakeholder experience, and start-up barriers and resolutions.
• Identifies trends and opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of standardized, scalable approaches to clinical trial feasibility and study intake.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support NCCT strategic and operational objectives.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
• Experience in both single- and multi-center studies

Work environment:

• Clean, well lit office environment