Remote Cell Therapy Patient Journey Lead (Contract)

Kelly Services; Stafford (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks a Clinical Research Patient Journey Navigator for a contract role supporting a biotech client advancing cell therapy oncology programs. You will manage patient journeys from consent through randomization, treatment, and initial post-treatment scanning, coordinating with sites and internal teams.

You will learn trial protocols, specialize in TCR-T and TIL terminology, and partner with investigators and study coordinators in high-pressure moments requiring timing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, or related discipline required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical operations, medical affairs, study coordination, or related function within immunology and/or oncology.
• Practical experience in cell and gene therapy.
• Experience with clinical protocols and site management.
• Proficiency in project management within a clinical development environment, including hands-on use of project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Complete internal training and QC checks, following guidance from the global patient journey lead.
• Lead touchpoint calls with site staff, take meeting minutes, and coordinate the patient journey in real time.
• Follow up with sites on next steps to expedite patient randomizations.
• Align with internal stakeholders to keep site activity and internal workflows in sync.
• Coordinate MVR slots, randomization dates, and manufacturing start dates with the patient journey lead.
• Guide eligible patients through the fastest compliant path to randomization.
• Tailor each patient’s journey in real time based on individual needs and site constraints.
• Independently manage patient vein-to-vein workflows to support operational excellence.
• Complete and review randomization tables in alignment with the global team.
• Support global patient tracking efforts.
• Advise sites on EDC sections required prior to randomization.
• Collaborate with CRAs and cross-functional teams, including communication on out-of-specification issues.
• Serve as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact for site staff, including availability after standard business hours.

Skills

Cell Therapy

Clinical Operations

Project Management

Oncology

Melanoma Protocols

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Master's preferred

Tools

PM Tools

GMP/QA Knowledge

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks a Clinical Research Patient Journey Navigator for a contract role supporting a biotech client advancing cell therapy oncology programs. You will manage patient journeys from consent through randomization, treatment, and initial post-treatment scanning, coordinating with sites and internal teams.

You will learn trial protocols, specialize in TCR-T and TIL terminology, and partner with investigators and study coordinators in high-pressure moments requiring timing and