Director, Clinical Trial Patient Engagement

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Discretionary annual cash bonus or/and

Discretionary equity grants

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Clinical Trial Patient Engagement to lead global patient recruitment and retention initiatives for a premier Pharmaceuticals & Biotech leader. This remote role focuses on enrollment outcomes and participant experience.

You will partner with clinical teams, CROs, and vendors, shaping feasibility and optimization through data-driven insights while ensuring regulatory compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12 years in clinical research with 5+ years in leadership roles focused on patient recruitment and engagement.
• Advanced expertise in global patient recruitment strategies and enrollment outcomes.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex patient data and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex projects across functions.
• Deep understanding of data privacy and global regulatory considerations in patient recruitment.
• Experience with clinical trial systems and data visualization; AI exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global patient recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Develop patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with clinical teams and external partners.
• Integrate patient insights into study design and feasibility assessments.
• Oversee global recruitment processes and optimize enrollment and trial participant experience.
• Monitor KPIs for recruitment cost and ROI.
• Ensure compliance of patient-facing materials with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Manage relationships with CROs and vendors supporting recruitment activities.

Skills

Global recruitment strategy

Data interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team leadership

Data visualization awareness

Vendor/CRO management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Clinical trial systems

Data visualization tools

AI/LLM exposure

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Clinical Trial Patient Engagement to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape global patient recruitment and retention strategy for clinical trials, with a strong focus on improving enrollment outcomes and the overall participant experience. You will partner closely with clinical teams, external vendors, and CROs to align patient engagement efforts with study needs and operational goals. The position also requires a data-informed approach to feasibility, compliance, and continuous optimization across complex, cross-functional programs.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global patient recruitment and retention initiatives
• Develop patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with clinical teams and external partners
• Integrate patient insights into study design and feasibility assessments
• Oversee global recruitment processes and optimize enrollment and trial participant experience
• Monitor KPIs for recruitment cost and ROI
• Ensure compliance of patient-facing materials with regulatory and ethical standards
• Manage relationships with CROs and vendors supporting recruitment activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Public Health, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10-12 years of experience in clinical research, including 5+ years in leadership roles focused on patient recruitment and engagement
• Advanced expertise in global patient recruitment strategies and proven success in delivering enrollment outcomes
• Proficiency in interpreting complex patient data and translating insights into actionable strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex projects across functions
• Deep understanding of data privacy and global regulatory considerations in patient recruitment
• Experience with clinical trial systems and data visualization tools; AI/LLM exposure preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
• Discretionary equity grants

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.