Freelance Study Coordinator (Oncology / Clinical Trials)

Subject Well Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote freelance opportunity

Competitive project-based compensation

Job summary

Subject Well Inc. seeks an Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment to support cancer patients considering clinical trial options. You will act as a bridge between patients, physicians, and trial sites, helping patients understand options and feel supported throughout the decision process.

The role emphasizes empathetic care, clear explanations of trial details, and coordination of outreach while maintaining ethical standards and patient confidentiality, all from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) required.
• At least 3 years of oncology, clinical trials, or patient education experience.
• Fluency in German and English; Spanish is a plus.
• Remote work arrangements and professional medical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unscripted, empathetic conversations with cancer patients about trial options.
• Explain trial purposes, processes and risks in patient-friendly language.
• Introduce relevant studies based on general criteria and patient context.
• Encourage discussions between patients and their treating physicians.
• Coordinate initial outreach between physicians and research sites.
• Maintain ethical communication and patient autonomy; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

German (fluent)

English (professional)

Spanish (nice to have)

Empathetic communication

Clinical trial knowledge

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Accelerate patient enrollment in clinical trials with SubjectWell/Clariness, helping patients gain access to life-changing medications. We support biopharmaceutical companies and CROs in completing clinical trials faster so innovative treatments can reach patients sooner.

If you enjoy helping people and have strong communication skills, join our virtual team and contribute to meaningful medical research.

We are currently seeking a Freelance Study Coordinator to support our team in handling unscripted patient calls related to oncology clinical trials. If you have a medical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in oncology or clinical research, this could be a great fit.

Tasks

About the role

As an Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment, you will serve as a key link between cancer patients, their treating physicians, and clinical trial sites. Your mission is to help patients feel informed and supported as they consider research participation. You will not assess medical eligibility, but rather support understanding, encourage dialogue with care teams, and help coordinate communication with study sites.

As an Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment, you will:

• Conduct unscripted, empathetic conversations with cancer patients about clinical trial options.
• Clearly explain the purpose, process, and risks of clinical trials using language that patients can understand.
• Introduce relevant studies based on general criteria (e.g., cancer type, treatment setting, location).
• Encourage informed discussions between patients and their treating physicians.
• Coordinate initial outreach between physicians and research sites when a trial may be suitable.
• Maintain ethical standards in communication and respect patient autonomy at all times.
• Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality across all patient interactions.

Requirements

Education

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) – required.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in oncology, clinical trials, or patient education.
• Prior involvement in oncology trials or patient recruitment is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, patient navigation, or healthcare communication.

Languages

• Fluent German – required.
• Professional English – required.
• Professional Spanish - nice to have.

Location

• Remote, from anywhere.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic, professional communicator comfortable with sensitive topics.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Able to explain medical concepts without providing clinical advice.
• Respectful of ethical boundaries and patient autonomy.

Benefits

• Remote freelance opportunity.
• Competitive project-based compensation.
• Meaningful work supporting cancer patients and clinical research.
• Exposure to innovative oncology clinical trials.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment and welcome applications from professionals of diverse backgrounds.

Join us in helping patients better understand their clinical trial options and connect with research opportunities that may shape the future of cancer care.