[Remote] Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategy Lead - FSP at Thermo Fisher Scientific

North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical trial
  • Ability to work with vendors and external stakeholders with timely communications
  • Highly organized with a positive attitude
  • Works well through change and shifting priorities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive patient recruitment strategies aligned with the objectives and timelines of each clinical trial, including analyzing study protocols, understanding target patient populations, and identifying effective recruitment channels
  • Partner with study leaders and cross-functional partners on the diversity strategy and contribute to indication-specific diversity plans
  • Collaborate with Indication Development Teams and cross-functional partners (e.g., Trial Operations, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, global patient advocacy, GloSAM) to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies with study protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to other team members
  • Provide input to procedures/SOPs/WIs and related documents; participate in workstreams
  • Manage recruitment budgets for multiple clinical trials in coordination with the Clinical Operations Development Lead (CODL)
  • Oversee relationships with external vendors and recruitment agencies, evaluate vendor performance, review and coordinate approvals of patient recruitment materials, collaborate with GloSAM on contracts, and ensure compliance with the Quality team
  • Utilize data analytics tools to track recruitment metrics, monitor progress, identify trends, implement quantitative methods for measuring recruitment tactics, leverage metrics for strategy across IDTs, collaborate with data science partners on data approaches for site/patient identification, and generate regular reports with insights and recommendations
  • Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
  • Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance recruitment efficiency; share best practices and lessons learned across trials/indications/assets; stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative recruitment solutions
  • Develop strategies to engage patients throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, fostering a positive experience and positioning the client as Sponsor of Choice
  • Identify potential risks and challenges related to patient recruitment and collaborate with CRO/vendor to develop contingency plans to meet study timelines

Skills

Patient Recruitment
Clinical Trial Strategy
Diversity Planning
Stakeholder Collaboration
Budget Management
Vendor Management
Strategic Planning
SOP Development
Mentoring
Regulatory Alignment

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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