Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement (Direct Portfolio Project Manager) (Hybrid – Indianapolis, IN) Contract with Possible Extension

About the position Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Manager. 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. Responsibilities • 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 Requirements • 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 Apply tot his job

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