Patient Recruitment Specialist

As a Patient and Engagement Specialist (Project Manager) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Patient & Site Engagement (PSE) Operations Specialist (OS) services provide the PSE Managers with administrative support for the management, execution and timely delivery of tactics for patient and site-facing initiatives in support of a clinical trial. Interface with key Delivery Unit customers Trial Delivery Leaders (TDLs), Trial Delivery Managers (TDMs). Interface with key Global Clinical Operations (GCO) customers Local Trial Manager (LTM) and Site Manager (SM), suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in the development, management, and dissemination of patient and site-facing tactics. Responsible for supporting the coordination of congress / conference activities, as required. Responsible for supporting PSE Managers in vendor management activities such as budget tracking, filing, training, eMP requests, issue logging, and metrics reporting.

What you will be doing:

• Services rendered will adhere to applicable sponsor SOPs, WIs, policies, local regulatory requirements, etc.
• Comply with relevant time reporting systems, training requirements and developing therapeutic knowledge enough for role and responsibilities.
• Ensure accuracy and oversight of Scope of Work (SOW) to reflect all External Service Providers planned services and budgets. This includes forecasting and proactive management of PSE trial budgets and Purchase Orders.
• Keep the project plan updated in relation to timelines and budget based on the scope of work for delivery of the tools and tactics for a clinical trial.
• Drive execution of tactics and initiatives through management of service providers as required by business including: creative and content development, global translations, material production, technical development of apps, websites, and other technological tools to promote patient/caregiver and/or site engagement.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor policies by way of documenting Compliance review and approval of tools and tactics; maintain oversight for IRB/EC approvals, as needed.

• Ensure clear communications with all stakeholders throughout the process to ensure clearly defined expectations. Stakeholders include service providers, study and clinical teams, PSE team members, leadership, and compliance. Contribute to study meetings via facilitation, attending, and/or presenting at various meetings.

• • Maintain deep understanding and use of sponsor finance and contracting systems.
  • Support the coordination of congress / conference preparations and on-site logistics, as applicable
  • Ensure development and delivery of presentations and workshop content at Global Investigator Meetings, Ad Hoc face-to-face meetings, and other similar meetings as needed

You are:

• BA/BS or equivalent, preferably in a scientific or health-related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in global patient recruitment and clinical trial execution with a pharmaceutical company, CRO, and/or healthcare facility/research site.
• Previous experience in clinical trial operations including the execution of study outreach, patient compliance and support programs.
• Strong planning and tracking skills, customer focused, well organized, detail oriented and capable of successfully managing multiple projects.
• Excellent time, priority, and self-management skills.  Strong project management skills.
• Strong team orientation: demonstrates initiative to solve problems and improve efficiency and/or customer service.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Microsoft Project.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong understanding of appropriate software and company systems.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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