Patient Engagement Lead

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Support strategic feasibility assessments during proposal phases, including Study Burden Analysis and Patient and Site insights .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United States, United KingdomSenior💰 $90,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Patient Engagement Strategies, including Recruitment and Retention, while effectively building relationships with stakeholders and maintaining knowledge of industry trends. Proficient in translating strategic insights into operational plans that enhance clinical trial delivery performance.

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Patient EngagementFeasibility AssessmentGood Clinical PracticeStakeholder Relationship ManagementNegotiation and Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient RecruitmentStudy Burden AnalysisPatient Pathway EvaluationClinical Drug DevelopmentData AnalysisProject ManagementStrategic PlanningMetrics DevelopmentOperational PlanningTherapeutic Area Knowledge

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Patient AdvocacyClinical TrialsFDA Diversity Action PlansPublic InvolvementHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategic feasibility assessments during proposal phases, including Study Burden Analysis and Patient and Site insights
Develop bespoke Patient and Site support strategies and articulate their value propositions
Present at bid defenses and client meetings as needed
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders
Capture, collate, and share patient experience data and insights to inform strategy and planning
Evaluate Patient Pathway and trial burden for new study opportunities and communicate associated risks and support needs
Maintain and develop strategic relationships with Patient Advocacy groups in assigned therapy areas
Incorporate indication-specific representation and inclusion aspects into strategic customer recommendations
Build FDA Diversity Action Plans, UK Patient and Public Involvement projects, and other patient engagement projects
Maintain relationships with external vendors providing Patient and Site engagement, recruitment, and retention support services
Translate patient engagement strategies into operational and tactical plans with project teams
Establish metrics and measure the impact of patient and site support strategies on clinical trial delivery performance
Maintain industry trend knowledge and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
8+ years’ transferrable experience in medical, healthcare, scientific or related field
Preference for experience in Patient engagement, recruitment & retention, feasibility or site-study coordination research roles
Knowledge of the principles of Good Clinical Practice
Competent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective written and spoken English communication skills
Basic understanding of clinical drug development across a broad range of therapeutic areas
Ability to think creatively and solve problems
Ability to challenge effectively, influence, and build/maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
Ability to process information quickly and dynamically adapt to new information
Accomplished negotiation and presentation abilities
Ability to work at a fast pace with short timelines and minimal oversight
Ability to work collaboratively with other functions in pre- and post-award settings
Ability to function as part of a remote team
Excellent organizational skills
May require travel (<10%) for business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Remote work arrangement
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Pay equity and transparency