Sr. Patient Recruitment Planning Specialist

Sr. Patient Recruitment Planning Specialist

EMEA - Homebased Position

ICON, a leading provider in clinical trial services, management and delivery, is looking for an experienced a Sr. Patient Recruitment Planning Specialist. The Sr. Patient Recruitment Planning Specialist will act as technical expert or in a supporting function in Patient Recruitment and Retention Planning process for internal and external customers alike and to provide strategic input to Business Development, Clinical Operations and to Sponsors directly or by supporting the assigned Manager/ Snr Manager. This includes, but is not limited to: 1)To be an expert resource, or support, to proposal teams for Patient Recruitment and Retention strategies and budget. 2) To provide" support during Bid Defence preparation. To support and manage awarded Patient Recruitment and Retention studies by being accountable or by supporting the assigned Manager / Snr Manager (Patient Recruitment planning) or the development of Patient Recruitment and Retention tactics and strategies appropriate to the individual study needs and in align with sponsor requirements and for assisting in the handover of these tactics / strategies to the Clinical team for execution at a stage appropriate for the individual study. To work with the clinical teams, or support Manager, Senior Manager, to ensure lesson learnt are documented and case studies developed

About the Sr. Patient Recruitment Planning Specialist within ICON: 

·         Provide strategic support and act as a functional lead / technical expert on all aspects of Recruitment and Retention Planning for proposals including reaching out to appropriate Recruitment vendors and the provision of internal and pass-through budgets or to provide support to Managers / Snr Managers leading this activity.

·         Support Manager, Snr Manager (Patient Recruitment Planning) in the preparation of presentation / materials for Bid Defence meetings in support ICON business development opportunities.

·         Attendance at Kick-off meetings, project meetings as required to input into and discuss recruitment and retention strategies or support Manager / senior Manager (Patient Recruitment planning) in this activity.

·         Development of study and country recruitment and retention strategies and tactics customised to the need of the study and or sponsor in a format appropriate to be incorporated into the Study Recruitment Plan

·         Input into the Site lD questionnaire, or specific recruitment questionnaire (dependent on study/ sponsor requirements), in collaboration with internal and external team members to ensure that the appropriate recruitment and retention questions are addressed and thereafter oversee and manage the process of transitioning the data from site survey through to setting up study specific recruitment plans in awarded projects

·         Contract review - ensure specifications are in line with plan. Ensure contract or RAp/Start up agreement in place prior to study start

·         Manage the implementation of small to medium sized patient recruitment campaigns including the development of materials, management of internal and external resources, media campaigns- and design and execution in-line with the project scope and to support Manager / Snr Manager in the same for global studies

·         Manage/Discuss any strategy or scope changes with the Sponsor/pM in relation to the Recruitment Planning

·         Ensure study information saved to Recruitment and Retention eRoom appropriately - including but not limited to, presentations, text, disease information, examples of materials / tactics and anv tracking '

·         Maintain communication and relationships between all the relevant internal and external parities to ensure all intelligence is utilised in order to make best recruitment planning decision

Benefits of working at ICON:

We will provide the Sr. Patient Recruitment Specialist with the resources to be successful in supporting their projects, client, and team members. In addition, we offer a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.  

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, or local equivalent. communication or business studies. US/LATAM/CAN- A minimum of 3 years industry experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in recruitment planning or similar, in addition to a minimum of 2 years ‘experience across a broad range of therapeutic areas as an assistant or equivalent.

 EU/APAC: Prior relevant experience in industry and recruitment planning or similar in addition prior relevant experience across a broad range of therapeutic areas as an assistant or equivalent.

Excellent communicator, both in written and spoken language. Able to produce reports and project plans to a high standard in addition to being able to review the quality and content of reports produced by the Recruitment planning Team. Fluent in English is essential ' Well-developed negotiation skills with the ability to liaise successfully with senior management, clinical project teams, other ICON departments and clients. As well as to influence and present to both small and large groups.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment