Patient Engagement Strategy Director

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine as a Patient Engagement Strategy Director and become a core member of the Feasibility Department. You will develop and implement patient engagement strategies to optimize clinical trial participation. Lead the creation of compelling proposals, understand patient needs, and share this information to ensure successful study execution. This role requires leadership in pre-award patient engagement, proposal development, feasibility assessments, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration. You will utilize data-driven insights, monitor initiative effectiveness, and report to senior leadership. The position demands extensive experience in patient engagement and clinical research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree [or international equivalent] or equivalent experience ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in patient engagement, proposals, or business development in clinical research, and/or demonstrated competencies in the key requirements of the role
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful patient engagement strategies
• Experience in conducting patient feasibility assessments
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Comprehensive understanding of drug development processes, clinical research, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Passion for patient-centric approaches and improving patient experiences in clinical trials
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated understanding of financial management
• Demonstrates professionalism as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, and positive interactions with customers and teammates
• Collects and analyzes data of a consistently high standard

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-award patient engagement strategy service for the organization
• Provide management support to the Precision Clinical Solutions Feasibility functional area
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a feasibility expertise and information centre that can be consulted pre- and post- study award
• Lead the development of patient engagement proposals and budgets for new business opportunities
• Ensure proposals are tailored to meet client needs and highlight the organization’s patient engagement capabilities
• Conduct comprehensive patient feasibility assessments to understand potential barriers that patients and care partners may face when considering clinical trial participation on specific studies
• Build strategies that proactively address barriers, informing study design and planning
• Identify and leverage innovative approaches to enhance patient and care partner trial access and experience, striving for health equity
• Develop patient engagement strategies to optimize patient recruitment, retention, and compliance in clinical trials
• Support Business Development in client meetings and bid defense presentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Business Development, Operational Strategy, clients, patient advisors, and patient advocacy groups
• Communicate patient engagement strategies and feasibility findings to stakeholders effectively
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, workshops, and other forums to promote patient engagement initiatives
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform patient engagement strategies and feasibility assessments
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of patient engagement initiatives, providing regular reports to senior leadership
• Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in patient engagement practices