Clinical Research Nurse @ Actalent

Clinical Research Nurse (Neurology)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support a growing Neurology clinical research program. This individual will play a key role in coordinating and managing research studies focused on neurological disorders while ensuring protocol compliance, patient safety, and data quality. The CRN will work closely with Principal Investigators, sponsors, patients, and multidisciplinary clinical teams throughout the lifecycle of each study.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies from startup through closeout.
• Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll study participants.
• Conduct patient visits according to protocol requirements.
• Review medical records for eligibility and protocol compliance.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate source documentation and study data.
• Report adverse events and safety information according to GCP, FDA, and sponsor guidelines.
• Coordinate study procedures, imaging, laboratory testing, and patient follow-up visits.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and regulatory teams.
• Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain study binders, essential documents, and research databases.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, federal, and sponsor regulations.

Neurology Focus

Studies may involve

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Epilepsy
• Migraine and Headache Disorders
• Stroke Research
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Movement Disorders

Qualifications

Required

• Active RN license.
• Clinical nursing experience.
• Experience coordinating clinical research studies.
• Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and human subject protections.
• Strong patient-facing and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Neurology or neuroscience experience.
• Oncology, academic medical center, or complex protocol experience.
• Experience with EDC systems, regulatory submissions, and sponsor interactions.
• CCRC, CCRP, or ACRP certification.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paramus, NJ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $54.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Paramus,NJ.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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