Director, Clinical Trial Patient Engagement
Company: Ladders Agency
- Location: United States
- Work mode: Remote
- Seniority: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
For our client, we are seeking a Director, Clinical Trial Patient Engagement to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will shape global patient recruitment and retention strategy for clinical trials, with a strong focus on improving enrollment outcomes and the overall participant experience. You will partner closely with clinical teams, external vendors, and CROs to align patient engagement efforts with study needs and operational goals. The position also requires a data-informed approach to feasibility, compliance, and continuous optimization across complex, cross-functional programs.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $200,000 – $300,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for global patient recruitment and retention initiatives
- Develop patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with clinical teams and external partners
- Integrate patient insights into study design and feasibility assessments
- Oversee global recruitment processes and optimize enrollment and trial participant experience
- Monitor KPIs for recruitment cost and ROI
- Ensure compliance of patient-facing materials with regulatory and ethical standards
- Manage relationships with CROs and vendors supporting recruitment activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Public Health, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- 10-12 years of experience in clinical research, including 5+ years in leadership roles focused on patient recruitment and engagement
- Advanced expertise in global patient recruitment strategies and proven success in delivering enrollment outcomes
- Proficiency in interpreting complex patient data and translating insights into actionable strategies
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex projects across functions
- Deep understanding of data privacy and global regulatory considerations in patient recruitment
- Experience with clinical trial systems and data visualization tools; AI/LLM exposure preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Flexible paid vacation
- Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
- Discretionary equity grants
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
