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Job Title: Clinical Trial Specialist
Job Description
The Clinical Trial Specialist coordinates the initiation and activation of all new clinical trial protocols ensuring compliance with Scientific Review Board (SRB), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Human Research Oversight Committee (HROC), data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals. This role involves preparing study tools, developing study tools using Oncore/Excel/Word, reviewing patient charts to confirm protocol eligibility, and maintaining research records. Additionally, the specialist will register consented research patients with study sponsors, assist in grading adverse events, serve as a liaison with study sponsors, and ensure that all personnel are conducting the study according to the treatment plan and GCP guidelines.
Hard Skills
- Experience with Oncore, Excel, and Word
- 1-3 years of clinical research coordinator experience in oncology
- Experience in patient screening and study coordination
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to anticipate needs of study sponsors
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Work Environment
The position is based in Long Branch and Toms River with a dynamic team environment across various specialties including breast, lung, phase 1, and GI groups. The role is part of a large-scale operation with 100 FTEs, 5,000 subjects enrolled per year, and is involved in 300 active trials with a goal to expand further. The role requires interaction across multiple sites around the state.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $33 - $37