Clinical Trial Project Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Project Manager - Clinical Trial Patient Engagement

Start Date: March 10th, 2025

Job Description:

The Clinical Trial Patient Engagement team is seeking five experienced Project Managers to support patient recruitment and retention strategies across multiple clinical trial programs. These contractors will be responsible for managing key clinical processes, ensuring effective project execution, and optimizing patient engagement strategies

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities (All Roles)

• Lead clinical process management, ensuring adherence to trial protocols, regulatory guidelines, and patient engagement best practices.
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment and retention plans to enhance patient participation in clinical trials.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with clinical program objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, data management, and site engagement teams.
• Utilize project management tools to track progress, report metrics, and manage documentation.
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA) and clinical trial best practices.

Record & Retention (2 Roles)

• Focus on patient data management and retention tracking, ensuring high engagement throughout trial duration.
• Implement patient-centered retention strategies to reduce drop-out rates and improve study adherence.
• Manage record-keeping processes, ensuring accurate and secure documentation of patient interactions and study participation.
• Support compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other patient data privacy regulations.

Project Management & Administrative Support (3 Roles)

• Provide light administrative support for clinical trial programs, including scheduling, documentation, and status reporting.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, stakeholder communications, and process optimization for recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Track key milestones and ensure smooth execution of trial operations through effective project management.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align patient engagement strategies with broader trial goals.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in clinical project management, patient engagement, or related roles in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient retention strategies.
• Experience in developing and implementing patient recruitment and retention plans.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with diverse teams, including clinical operations and site management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial site coordination or patient outreach programs.
• Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and other patient privacy and compliance regulations.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Prior experience working in a clinical research organization (CRO), pharmaceutical company, or clinical trial setting.