Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

Senior Patient Recruitment Lead - United States & Canada (Remote)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Patient Recruitment Lead to join Accellacare on a 1-year contract. The Senior Patient Recruitment Lead will be responsible for strategizing and overseeing patient recruitment initiatives for clinical trials. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that recruitment efforts are effective, efficient, and aligned with the goals of the studies, ultimately enhancing patient access and engagement.

This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you'll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

Contract Duration: 1 year (potential for extension or conversion to permanent, subject to performance and business need)

Location: Remote

• United States
• Canada

What you will be doing:

• Developing and executing comprehensive US-based patient recruitment strategies tailored to specific clinical trial objectives for the assigned sites, ensuring alignment with study protocols and timelines
• Leading cross-functional teams in the identification and engagement of target patient populations, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts
• Building and maintaining partnerships with healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and community organizations to enhance recruitment and retention strategies
• Analyzing recruitment metrics and performance data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, making data-informed recommendations for improvement
• Creating and overseeing the development of patient-centric marketing materials and outreach campaigns to effectively communicate trial benefits and address patient concerns
• Providing training and guidance to project teams and staff on recruitment best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance recruitment success
• Staying informed about industry trends, regulatory guidelines, and emerging technologies that impact patient recruitment and engagement
• Monitoring recruitment progress and outcomes, reporting on successes and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Minimal travel may be required

Your profile:

• Experience in patient recruitment campaign design, digital marketing strategy, and vendor tactics to generate patient traffic for enrolling trials
• Site or site-network level experience in patient recruitment preferred (CRO, sponsor, and/or vendor-level patient recruitment experience is acceptable
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward achieving recruitment goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and effectively advocate for patient participation
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in evaluating recruitment performance metrics and using data to drive strategic decisions
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for improving patient access to clinical trials and enhancing the overall patient experience
• Proficiency in digital marketing strategies and tools, as well as familiarity with social media platforms for outreach efforts
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, marketing, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here .

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