Clinical Trial Specialist

As a Clinical Trial Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating the initiation and activation of new clinical trial protocols. This role involves verifying necessary approvals and collaborating on the preparation of study tools. You will work with the Research Nurse Clinician and physicians to ensure all protocol requirements are met and maintain research records for enrolled patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the initiation and activation of new clinical trial protocols, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
• Prepare study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets.
• Collaborate with Research Nurse Clinicians and physicians to review patient charts and confirm protocol eligibility.
• Ensure informed consent forms are properly obtained, signed, and recorded.
• Register consented research patients with study sponsors and input data into the clinical trials database.
• Maintain comprehensive research records for all enrolled patients, including patient consent and eligibility documentation.
• Assist in grading adverse events and completing Serious/Unexpected Adverse Event forms.
• Provide regular reports to study group members and the Principal Investigator.
• Serve as a liaison with study sponsors, scheduling monitoring visits and responding to queries.
• Ensure adherence to treatment plans and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Proficiency in clinical research, particularly in oncology.
• Ability to recruit and enroll patients and manage source documents.
• Minimum of three years of clinical research coordinator experience.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.

• Solid knowledge of computer software programs such as Excel®, Word®, and/or Access®.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable to high standards of professional excellence.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to maximize available resources.
• Commitment to personal and professional responsibility.

The Clinical Trial Specialist will work in a dynamic environment with 40 Clinical Operations FTEs and disease-specific groups such as breast, lung, phase 1, and GI. The organization has a goal to enroll 5,000 subjects per year across multiple sites, including Newark and seven other locations. There are currently 300 active trials with a long-term goal of 2,500 active subjects, encompassing all phases for both adult and pediatric trials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New Brunswick,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.