Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Patient Recruitment Lead to join Accellacare. 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.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in clinical trial patient recruitment, with a proven track record of successful recruitment strategies
• 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

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

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