Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Manager.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement to develop and deliver patient recruitment and retention strategies across clinical trial programs. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on project management, and deep clinical trial experience to support patient-centered, compliant, and efficient trial execution.
This is a strong fit for someone who has worked closely in clinical trials, has coordinated or managed trial projects, and has directly supported patient engagement, recruitment, and/or retention efforts.
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials and programs
Lead and manage trial-related projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and ERB requirements
Make informed, day-to-day decisions by understanding repeatable processes, recognizing nuances, and determining next steps based on fact-dependent parameters
Partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on strategy, execution, and priorities
Support clinical trial documentation and ensure record-keeping and retention compliance
Operate comfortably in a deadline-driven environment, prioritizing work based on defined processes and associated timelines
Take direction and feedback well, applying learning quickly and retaining instructions to continuously improve delivery
Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve patient engagement approaches and standardize processes
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of clinical trial experience
3+ years of coordination and/or project management experience supporting clinical or cross-functional initiatives
3+ years of patient engagement experience, including patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field
Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Comfortable working across multiple systems and technologies
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Passion for improving patient access, diversity, and inclusion in clinical research
Key Requirements for this role:
Onsite / Hybrid (Indianapolis, IN)
5+ years of clinical trial experience
3+ years of patient engagement experience
Project management and/or clinical coordinator experience
Other Details:
Schedule: Full Time
Work Setup: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN
Contract Length: 18 months with possible contract extension