Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement (Direct Portfolio Project Manager) (Hybrid – Indianapolis, IN) Contract with Possible Extension

Pharmavise Corporation • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Manager. We are seeking a Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement to develop and deliver patient recruitment and retention strategies across clinical trial programs. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on project management, and deep clinical trial experience to support patient-centered, compliant, and efficient trial execution. This is a strong fit for someone who has worked closely in clinical trials, has coordinated or managed trial projects, and has directly supported patient engagement, recruitment, and/or retention efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of clinical trial experience
• 3+ years of coordination and/or project management experience supporting clinical or cross-functional initiatives
• 3+ years of patient engagement experience, including patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and technologies
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for improving patient access, diversity, and inclusion in clinical research

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials and programs
• Lead and manage trial-related projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and ERB requirements
• Make informed, day-to-day decisions by understanding repeatable processes, recognizing nuances, and determining next steps based on fact-dependent parameters
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on strategy, execution, and priorities
• Support clinical trial documentation and ensure record-keeping and retention compliance
• Operate comfortably in a deadline-driven environment, prioritizing work based on defined processes and associated timelines
• Take direction and feedback well, applying learning quickly and retaining instructions to continuously improve delivery
• Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve patient engagement approaches and standardize processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees