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!
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.