Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention Outreach Activities Manager

University of Southern California • San Diego, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Activities Manager for the ATRI Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention Section at ATRI will lead and coordinate outreach strategies and initiatives that drive inclusive participant recruitment, sustained engagement, and long-term retention across ATRI’s research portfolio. Under the direction of Dr. Doris Molina-Henry, PhD, and Dr. Rema Raman, PhD, this role will collaborate closely with research teams and community partners to ensure outreach efforts engage the study populations of interest and align with ATRI’s mission to advance Alzheimer’s and related dementias research through equitable study participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field(s)
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring.
• Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and supervising others, using medical devices and terminology, and managing study records, finances and vendors.
• Theoretical understanding of health sciences research and ICH-GCP guidelines, with experience applying policies and procedures.
• Skilled at technical documentation and writing, and at assembling, organizing and conceptualizing numerical data in spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations.
• Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks and projects, with deft interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of staff and various individuals and groups coordinating and executing study activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias clinical trials, community engagement, or public health outreach.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a commitment to inclusive and representative engagement.
• Familiarity with research compliance, participant protections, and ethical considerations in human subjects research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, and to be nimble in a fast-paced program
• Bachelor's degree And Master's degree In Neurosciences Or Public Health Or Pharmacology Or in related field(s)
• Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
• 5 years
• Experience in data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions.
• Ability to handle several priorities within multiple, complex clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of current GCP guidelines applicable to the clinical research conduct.
• Proficient in OmniPlan or other timeline applications.
• Familiarity with academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outreach strategies that promote representative recruitment and retention across studies.
• Lead and manage community engagement efforts, including events, partnerships, and communications, that foster trust, transparency and sustained involvement.
• Collaborate with study teams to ensure that outreach activities align with study protocols and timelines.
• Track outreach performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through data informed decision making.
• Supervise outreach staff and oversee training to ensure consistency, cultural responsiveness, and quality in participant-facing materials and interactions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal teams, sponsors, and community stakeholders to communicate outreach impact and progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees