Clinical Trial Liaison

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Develop and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, research sites, and their personnel.

• Engage in focused discussions with investigators and site staff about operational challenges, particularly in patient recruitment and retention.

• Facilitate clinical and scientific conversations to ensure clarity on study endpoints, protocol comprehension, study feasibility, and the enrollment and retention of suitable trial participants.

• Relay feedback from KOLs and site personnel to both internal and external teams.

• Assist project teams in identifying and selecting sites based on their capabilities and potential protocol challenges.

• Collaborate with project teams on site performance concerns and proactively address study site issues to uphold timelines and quality standards.

• Initiate, suggest, and communicate corrective measures as necessary.

• Act as an alternative contact for escalated site issues beyond the CRA's purview.

• Aid in discovering new sites and enhancing their capabilities for trial participation.

• Promote business development by engaging with both current and potential clients.

• Offer scientific and operational insights on proposals and actively participate in bid defense meetings.

• Contribute to protocol development and review with scientific and operational expertise.

• Organize and deliver internal training sessions focused on protocol comprehension.

• Represent Worldwide Clinical Trials at pertinent industry conferences and scientific gatherings.

• Function as a Strategic Site Relationship Manager, providing valuable insights to internal teams and sponsors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctoral degree is required, or alternatively, a bachelor's/master's degree accompanied by experience as an advanced practice provider such as a Physician’s Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or another licensed healthcare professional.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical research within academia, Pharma, Biotech, or CRO, with a strong foundation in the operational facets of clinical research.

• At least 3 years' experience in the designated therapeutic area/indication.

• Proven experience collaborating directly with clinical sites and investigators.

• Strong customer service and relationship-building capabilities with clinical sites, both in-person and remotely.

• Exceptional networking abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.

• Self-driven with proactive monitoring and management of issues, including risk assessment and contingency planning.

• A blend of critical thinking, operational acumen, and efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package based on location.

• Transparent compensation structure and pay equity.