Global Trial Optimization Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Formulate strategic recommendations for patient recruitment and retention to assist clinical trial teams in implementing clinical studies within the designated timelines.

• Act as a subject matter expert for project teams requiring support in recruitment and retention efforts.

• Oversee the scope of work, objectives, quality of deliverables, and other activities associated with assigned projects.

• Function as the main project contact for Patient Recruitment and Retention programs in collaboration with sponsors.

• Ensure effective communication and adherence to reporting schedules.

• Select and supervise recruitment and retention vendors.

• Coordinate strategy-related project activities for study teams and sponsors to ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Stay informed about current and innovative recruitment trends, vendors, and technologies.

• Utilize both internal and external insights to enhance and refine strategies.

• Promote ongoing process improvements to uphold organizational quality.

• Travel approximately 10% for client meetings and Investigator Meetings, which may include domestic or international travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a field such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or biological sciences.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years involved in clinical trials.

• Preference for knowledge in business process analytics and continuous improvement.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or Contract Research Organizations (CROs) is highly desirable.

• Feasibility experience is a must.

• Experience in patient recruitment strategy planning at both site and country levels is required.

• A background in oncology clinical research is essential.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data effectively.

• Exceptional presentation skills.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Robust analytical skills, able to synthesize data and various viewpoints to arrive at evidence-based, data-driven solutions.

• Proficient in negotiation and influencing stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Knowledge and ability to apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), and relevant regulatory guidelines.

• Superior presentation skills.

• Proven ability to identify execution risks and contribute to developing solutions.

• Computer skills, including proficiency in data analysis and presentation software as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Effective time management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships in a matrix environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life assurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.