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Patient Navigator

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$66K - $83K/yr

Navigate patients through the clinical trial referral, screening, and enrollment process * Provide ... Team Navigator activities * Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to improve the ...

Patient Navigator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

Guide patients through the clinical trial referral, screening, and enrollment journey. * Educate patients and families on clinical trial opportunities and precision medicine. * Identify and help ...

Patient Navigator

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$68K - $102K/yr

Guide patients through the clinical trial referral, screening, and enrollment journey. * Educate patients and families on clinical trial opportunities and precision medicine. * Identify and help ...

Patient Navigator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

Guide patients through the clinical trial referral, screening, and enrollment journey. * Educate patients and families on clinical trial opportunities and precision medicine. * Identify and help ...

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How much do clinical trial navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical trial navigator in the United States is $62.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical trial navigator?

A Clinical Trial Navigator helps patients and their families understand, access, and navigate clinical trials. They provide education about trial options, assist with eligibility assessments, and coordinate with medical staff to support seamless participation. Their goal is to reduce barriers to enrollment, improve patient experience, and ensure informed decision-making. This role is essential in bridging the gap between patients and research opportunities in healthcare.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical trial navigators, and how is support provided to manage them?

Clinical Trial Navigators often encounter challenges such as recruiting and retaining eligible participants, ensuring clear communication between patients and research teams, and maintaining compliance with complex regulatory requirements. These professionals typically work within multidisciplinary teams, allowing them to coordinate closely with principal investigators, clinical coordinators, and regulatory staff for guidance and support. Most organizations provide ongoing training, mentorship, and access to up-to-date resources to help Navigators stay current on industry standards and best practices. This support helps Navigators effectively address challenges, improve patient engagement, and contribute to the overall success of clinical trials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical trial navigator?

To thrive as a Clinical Trial Navigator, you need a solid understanding of clinical research protocols, patient recruitment strategies, and healthcare compliance, typically supported by a relevant degree in health sciences or a related field. Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, and knowledge of regulations like GCP are often required. Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and empathy are crucial soft skills for supporting patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies enable effective guidance for participants, adherence to regulatory standards, and seamless trial operations.

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Clinical Research Internship & Seasonal Support

Javara

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

Javara Research welcomes year-round submissions of resumes and statements of interest for opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions, including internships and seasonal staff to support clinical studies. Responsibilities vary based on study needs and experience level. Candidates should be curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a collaborative clinical research environment. The essential duties and responsibilities listed below may vary based on the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promote the mission of Javara with a primary guiding principle of patient safety and well-being and building and maintaining a culture that combines the highest standard of integrity with excellence to all those Javara serves.
  • Operate with the safety and protection of clinical trial participants as a primary responsibility.
  • Assist Clinical Trial Navigator (CTN) and Clinical Trial Navigator Assistant (CTN-A) with processing study deliveries including data entry and database maintenance, updating site specific data and applicable records.
  • Research and gather documentation on areas of interest in clinical research as well as information related to Javara's healthcare partners.
  • Execute the enrollment plan of assigned studies to meet requirement goals byidentifyingand contacting potential participants and screening to enroll into suitable studies.
  • Pre-screen candidates based on study inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  • Maintainaccuraterecords of recruitment activities and participant interactions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for potential participants, providing clear andaccurateinformation aboutclinical trials.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure smooth handoff of enrolled participants.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethicalguidelines in all recruitment activities.
  • Demonstrate our Core Values such as fostering teamwork and collaboration and cultivating relationships with teammates and diverse patient populations.
  • In-Clinic Staff Responsibilities:
    • Shadow Clinical Trial Navigator (CTN) during study visits.
    • May assist with clinical related tasks such as processing and packaging lab specimens; may draw blood.
    • May assist with study visits, preparing documentation such as Informed Consent Form (ICF) for the research participant.
    • Review study protocols for which the Intern will assist, to be determined by the research team.
    • Assist in preparing information and research materials for site meetings; attend and document notes during meetings, type documents, drafts and reports as well as maintain and organize documents; update calendars or SharePoint, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or a recent 4-year college graduate.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically with word processing software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • High initiative with ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • This job operates in a professional environment.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually light to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

  • The employee will regularly use hands to reach, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear.
  • The employee may frequently stand, walk and sit.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pre-Employment Screening: Drug screen and background check required.

This job description covers the most essential functions of this position and is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Javara is an integrated research organization (IRO) that advances value by integrating clinical research within the healthcare ecosystem. Javara brings better outcomes for patient centered care, better economic results, improved access to cutting edge therapies and a more predictable research delivery model to the biopharmaceutical sector.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Javara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.