At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.
Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.
We are now recruiting for a very exciting Patient Engagement Strategist for the US. This position can be done remotely within the US.
This position will be measured based upon the effective execution of strategies and tactics that support Accellacare Research sites in meeting and exceeding study enrolment goals to meet revenue goals; through the increased leveraging of Healthcare institution partnerships; and through the positive feedback of key stakeholders served (Site staff, network staff, patients, investigators, healthcare institution partners; industry representatives).
What you will be doing:
- Collaborate with Finance/Contracts during budget negotiations with regard to recruitment budgets, recruitment labor, and ensuring verbiage in the contracts benefit recruitment efforts for Accellacare Research.
- Developing effective advertisement copy for patient recruitment efforts, including but not limited to print ads, online ads, patient letters and other EMR-based communications, physician letters, and more while following the appropriate Accellacare Research, Healthcare Partner, and Sponsor-provided brand standards
- Initiating correspondence with sponsors/CROs for pre-approval of recruitment proposals as applicable and advertising campaigns which then can be submitted to the Regulatory Coordinator at each site for IRB submission; will make necessary revisions to advertising campaigns as necessary.
- Work closely with assigned sites to develop communication and marketing strategies in order to meet site revenue targets and deliver on commitments to our industry partners.
- Maximize healthcare institution relationships via EMR access, patient education, patient recruitment and related events. Promote integration and awareness throughout the institution, Accellacare Research organization and industry.
- Development of community and industry outreach initiatives.
- Contribute to industry marketing initiatives that effectively communicate Accellacare Research's experience and therapeutic capabilities in order to secure new business opportunities and the communication of the efforts and their results to key stakeholders within the organization
- Communicate and provide guidance on tactical marketing functions for assigned sites to Communications Associate(s), including advertising placement, financial reconciliation of advertising expenditures, recruitment labor invoicing, web postings, mailings, emails, social media, etc.
- Process all recruitment labor to maximize revenue by providing detailed documentation of the charts reviewed and completing invoices per the sponsor's specifications.
- Collaborate with other Communications Strategists on budgeting proposals/pre-approvals and marketing materials development as appropriate.
- Facilitate public relations efforts, including press release distribution, community awareness and education efforts.
- Ensure Accellacare Research Communication and Brand Standards are used throughout the organization to ensure consistency, professionalism, and reinforce the Accellacare Research brand.
- Complying with all federal and local regulatory requirements as well as company policies.
- Provide guidance to staff on effective integration of BFF and GGI at the site level.
- Any other responsibility determined to be necessary and appropriate for this position to ensure overall company success.
- Travel: Travel to other sites within the network may be required to support increases in workload and, or studies/projects as needed.
What you will have:
- You will have 1 - 3 years Marketing experience particularly in online Social Media platforms. Media experience would also be welcome.
- Bachelors degree - This could be in Marketing or Life Science
- You will need to have a desire to work in Clinical Research.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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