Associate Director, Patient & Site Engagement, Oncology

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Patient & Site Engagement in Oncology. This role involves shaping patient recruitment strategies, leading a dedicated team, and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical trials, particularly in oncology, and a strong background in data analytics. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact on patient engagement and recruitment strategies in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries.
• 5+ years in clinical trial recruitment and retention strategy.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute patient and site engagement strategies.
• Provide operational leadership over a team of PSE Managers.

Skills

Clinical Trial Recruitment

Data Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

BS degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM Tools

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Associate Director, Patient & Site Engagement, Oncology, High Wycombe

Client: Johnson and Johnson

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: da19712773c4

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

• Shape and execute TA/DAS/Program/Trial level programmatic patient and site engagement strategies in support of the overall Patient Recruitment and Retention Plan in partnership with regional and country teams.
• Provide operational leadership over a team of PSE Managers and Operations Specialists, overseeing program and trial-level PSE strategies.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships across the organization to influence design-level patient and site strategies.
• Ensure strong connection to study teams, local teams, and vendors, facilitating transparent communication and alignment.
• Influence study design and operational strategy at the asset/indication level to incorporate patient and site voices and insights.
• Collaborate with site-facing roles on activities to tailor fit-for-purpose plans and tactics.
• Oversee asset-level branding development and communications.
• Oversee creation of site-facing materials and train site-facing teams.
• Manage recruitment timelines to meet local submission processes, maintaining documentation to ensure quality standards.
• Identify KPIs and conduct ROI analysis to assess recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Coach and manage PSE Managers and Operations Specialists to ensure strategy delivery and support their career development.
• Continuously incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and opportunities for innovation.
• Lead program-wide global advisory patient councils.
• Coordinate congress engagements with site and industry stakeholders.
• Map data sources and partner organizations to address recruitment challenges.
• Support building a data-based CRM tool tracking site engagement metrics.
• May attend congresses to understand the PSE landscape.
• Mentor and support onboarding of new team members.
• Foster employee engagement, inclusion, and adherence to J&J Credo Behaviors.

Principal Relationships:

Internal: DAS Leaders, Program Delivery Leaders, Trial Delivery Leaders, Trial Delivery Managers, Country Heads, Study Responsible Physicians, Study Clinical Scientists, representatives from Commercial, Procurement, IT, Legal, Regulatory, and HCC.

External: Investigational sites and Investigators, Patient Advocacy groups, and foundations.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• BS degree or equivalent; preferred areas include Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
• Minimum 8 years in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years experience in clinical trial recruitment and retention strategy and execution; oncology experience preferred.
• Strong clinical research operational knowledge across multiple study phases.
• Line-leadership experience preferred (minimum 4 years).
• Broad experience in data analytics/evaluation and leveraging data insights.
• Advanced skills in developing insights, driving innovation, and leading global teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal, persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Travel up to 15%; remote work options may be considered.