Director of Patient Navigation
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Director of Patient Navigation coordinating cancer care at EQL Tech's philanthropic foundation. Providing support for patients navigating treatment options without offering medical advice.
Responsibilities:
- **Key Responsibilities**
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients newly diagnosed with cancer or experiencing disease progression, guiding them through available treatment options and emerging approaches
- Help patients and their families evaluate and onboard with concierge medicine providers, including managing the application and acceptance process
- Provide holistic coordination that extends beyond the medical - supporting patients in managing family dynamics, logistics, and the emotional toll of a diagnosis
- Translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accessible guidance for patients and caregivers (without providing direct medical advice)
- Stay current on advances in genomic sequencing, personalized therapies, combination treatment approaches, and the evolving landscape of precision oncology
- Maintain detailed records of patient interactions and outcomes to support organizational learning and program improvement
Requirements:
- **Required Qualifications**
- Advanced degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, oncology, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field)
- Foundational understanding of cancer biology, genomics, and modern treatment modalities including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and personalized medicine
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - able to convey complex scientific concepts to patients and families with empathy and clarity
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals under significant emotional distress; prior experience in patient advocacy, genetic counseling, clinical research coordination, or similar roles is highly valued
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple patient relationships simultaneously with meticulous follow-through
- Self-directed and comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with evolving processes
- **Desirable Qualifications**
- Doctoral-level training in a relevant scientific discipline
- Prior experience in patient navigation, oncology social work, genetic counseling, or concierge medicine coordination
- Familiarity with the clinical trial landscape and emerging cancer treatment paradigms
- Experience working with high-net-worth or high-profile individuals in a service-oriented capacity
Benefits:
- **Compensation & Benefits**
- **Salary:** Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- **Flexibility:** 100% Remote (US-based).
- **Impact:** High-leverage role improving the future of cancer treatment.
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