Global Patient Recruitment and Engagement Lead (12-month contract)

AstraZeneca•Mississauga, ON

10d•CA$109,149 - CA$143,258•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-month contract role supporting the development and implementation of patient recruitment and engagement strategies across Alexion Rare Disease studies. The Patient Recruitment Lead will create integrated, data-driven plans that leverage patient voice, strategic partnerships, healthcare data, digital and non-digital tactics, and emerging technologies to improve recruitment, engagement, and the trial experience. While part of the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) team, this role collaborates closely with adjacent functions, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Patient Advocacy, alliance partners, vendors, and cross-functional collaborators.

Requirements

Experience with patient-focused clinical trial recruitment services, solutions, and engagement activities, with a solid understanding of clinical development processes and global clinical trial operations.
Demonstrated project management skills, including delivery of global activities across complex studies or programs in a matrixed environment.
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships across countries, cultures, functions, alliance partners, and vendors.
Experience managing vendors, budgets, timelines, and project deliverables.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and collaborator management skills, with the ability to navigate a matrix environment.
Interest in applying generative and agentic AI tools to improve productivity, process efficiency, and recruitment and engagement workflows.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-15%, as needed.
Ability to use a computer; communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; and maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Nice To Haves

5-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in clinical practice, healthcare, life sciences, or drug development; advanced clinical, scientific, or business degree preferred.
Experience supporting complex global clinical studies in rare disease and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience applying generative or agentic AI tools to individual or team workflows.
Familiarity with using Veeva platform

Responsibilities

Leading the development and implementation of patient recruitment and engagement plans for assigned studies, integrating patient insights, recruitment strategies, and tailored approaches for patients, caregivers, and investigative sites.
Driving patient-centered clinical trial design and execution through the application of Patient, Caregiver, and Site Friction Coefficients, Clinical Trial Diversity strategies, and other methodologies that improve the participant experience and support enrollment goals.
Managing execution of recruitment and engagement initiatives, including study materials, communications, training, translations, and implementation activities across global studies.
Evaluating, selecting, and managing external vendors, partners, and innovative solutions to deliver effective and scalable recruitment and engagement programs.
Building strong partnerships across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Patient Advocacy, and external partners to align patient engagement strategies and support successful clinical trial recruitment and participation.