Sr. Manager/Director, Clinical Trial Site Engagement

Sr. Manager/Director, Clinical Trial Site Engagement

San Francisco, CA - On-site

$135,000 - $200,000

I am working with a Bay area Neurology Biotech looking for a seasoned Clinical Trial Site Engagement Director to spearhead patient recruitment and enrollment strategies for their growing clinical trial pipeline. My client is a growing, patient focused biotech with indications in CNS. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding enrollment timelines while upholding quality and compliance standards, and have worked extensively with CNS patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate detailed, data-driven enrollment strategies for CNS clinical trials
• Set realistic site-level enrollment targets based on historical data and current landscape analysis
• Deploy innovative recruitment methods tailored to specific patient groups
• Conduct root cause analysis for enrollment issues and develop targeted intervention plans
• Work with cross-functional teams to align enrollment strategies with overall program timelines
• Perform regular site performance reviews using established metrics and KPIs
• Lead productive, solution-focused meetings with sites to tackle enrollment barriers
• Develop and implement site-specific enrollment acceleration plans for underperforming sites
• Provide specialized training and resources to enhance site recruitment capabilities
• Make data-driven decisions regarding site additions or closures based on enrollment performance
• Collaborate with medical, regulatory, and operational teams to implement protocol amendments that could enhance enrollment feasibility
• Work with data management teams to monitor and analyze enrollment metrics
• Partner with finance to optimize resource allocation for recruitment initiatives
• Coordinate with CROs and vendors to ensure alignment on enrollment strategies and performance expectations
• Present enrollment status and forecasts to senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in life sciences, healthcare, or related field
• Additional certifications in clinical research or project management (PMP, CCRA) highly desirable
• Minimum 7-10 years of clinical research experience with at least 5 years focused on enrollment management
• Demonstrated expertise in CNS trials, particularly in ADHD, depression, and/or Alzheimer's disease
• Proven success in accelerating enrollment in complex, competitive clinical trial environments
• Experience managing adolescent/pediatric recruitment challenges
• Track record of developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies
• Experience with global trials preferred
• In-depth understanding of CNS disorder patient pathways and treatment landscapes
• Familiarity with diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for ADHD, depression, and cognitive disorders
• Knowledge of age-specific recruitment challenges and solutions (adolescent, geriatric populations)
• Understanding of regulatory considerations for recruitment in vulnerable populations
• Expertise in analyzing enrollment metrics and forecasting models

If you feel you are a good fit for the role, please don't hesitate to apply!