This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Patient Recruitment & Retention Sr Mgr based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative patient recruitment and retention strategies that directly support the success of global clinical trials.
You will drive the development and execution of patient engagement approaches and decentralized clinical trial solutions across complex research programs.
The position requires close collaboration with clinical teams, operational leaders, technology partners, and external stakeholders to improve patient access and trial outcomes.
You will act as a subject matter expert, bringing expertise in recruitment strategies, digital solutions, and patient-focused methodologies.
This role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement within a science-driven and collaborative environment.
You will help shape future clinical research models by reducing patient barriers and enabling more efficient, patient-centered trials.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Patient Recruitment & Retention Sr Mgr based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative patient recruitment and retention strategies that directly support the success of global clinical trials.
You will drive the development and execution of patient engagement approaches and decentralized clinical trial solutions across complex research programs.
The position requires close collaboration with clinical teams, operational leaders, technology partners, and external stakeholders to improve patient access and trial outcomes.
You will act as a subject matter expert, bringing expertise in recruitment strategies, digital solutions, and patient-focused methodologies.
This role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement within a science-driven and collaborative environment.
You will help shape future clinical research models by reducing patient barriers and enabling more efficient, patient-centered trials.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute patient recruitment and retention (PRR) strategies and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) approaches across clinical development programs.
- Establish feasibility criteria and identify opportunities to incorporate innovative recruitment and decentralized solutions into clinical trials.
- Collaborate with clinical program teams, study management groups, data teams, regulatory partners, and other stakeholders to integrate PRR and DCT strategies effectively.
- Advocate for patient-centered approaches by educating internal teams and promoting best practices across study portfolios.
- Research, evaluate, and select external vendors, technologies, and solutions that support patient engagement and recruitment objectives.
- Lead feasibility assessments by evaluating protocols, patient populations, site capabilities, regulatory considerations, and technology requirements.
- Support the development of clinical trial protocols by incorporating patient recruitment, retention, and decentralized trial elements.
- Monitor recruitment performance using operational data, analytics, and key performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Identify implementation risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect patient safety, data integrity, and study success.
- Develop training materials and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives related to PRR and DCT methodologies.
- Track industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance recruitment and retention capabilities.
- Doctorate degree with 2 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Clinical Research, Healthcare, or a related discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in clinical development, clinical operations, patient recruitment and retention, or related functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare industries.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trial enrollment.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, including feasibility assessments, enrollment planning, patient burden reduction, and recruitment risk management.
- Experience supporting patient-facing solutions and decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models.
- Experience identifying, evaluating, and managing external vendors and strategic partners.
- Ability to analyze operational data and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical research regulations, and patient privacy requirements.
- Experience driving process improvements, scaling best practices, and improving operational capabilities across multiple studies.
- Excellent project management, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting global clinical trials and collaborating with geographically distributed teams preferred.
- Familiarity with patient advocacy organizations, digital recruitment methods, and clinical trial technologies preferred.
- Competitive annual salary range of approximately $138,670.70–$187,613.30 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement and savings plans with company contributions.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Annual bonus opportunities based on eligibility.
- Stock-based long-term incentive opportunities.
- Generous paid time-off programs.
- Flexible work models where applicable.
- Career development opportunities, professional growth resources, and opportunities to expand expertise in clinical research.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
As a Patient Recruitment & Retention Sr Mgr, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of patient recruitment, retention, and decentralized clinical trial strategies. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve enrollment outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and ensure consistent adoption of best practices across clinical programs.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical research professional with strong expertise in patient recruitment, trial operations, and stakeholder management. You should have the ability to influence teams, manage complex initiatives, and apply data-driven insights to improve clinical trial performance.