Head of Patient Recruitment & Engagement

Alto Neuroscience; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company is seeking a Head of Patient Recruitment & Engagement to lead a patient-centric recruitment model for clinical programs. This role includes developing strategies, leading a team, and ensuring accountability in enhancing participant experience. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in patient recruitment and excels in analytics-driven methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $245,000 and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in patient recruitment, clinical operations, or related functions.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity within biotech, pharma, or CRO settings.
• Demonstrated success achieving enrollment goals using analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and engagement strategy.
• Build analytics frameworks to measure recruitment performance.
• Drive patient engagement through strategic partnerships.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Clinical operations

Analytics-driven methodologies

Digital recruitment platforms

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Head of Patient Recruitment & Engagement

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The Head of Patient Recruitment & Engagement will lead Alto’s global recruitment and engagement strategy across its clinical development programs. This role is responsible for designing and executing a data-driven, patient-centric recruitment model that accelerates study enrollment, enhances participant experience, and ensures operational accountability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and engagement strategy aligned with corporate and program objectives.
• Build robust analytics frameworks to measure and optimize recruitment funnel performance.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Data Science, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive patient engagement initiatives through strategic partnerships with advocacy groups and community organizations.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all recruitment activities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing recruitment and engagement team.

LOCATION

Mountain View, CA or Remote

SALARY RANGE

$160,000 - $245,000

Compensation includes a base salary, an annual target bonus, and an equity grant.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in patient recruitment, clinical operations, or related functions, including 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity within biotech, pharma, or CRO settings.
• Demonstrated success achieving or exceeding enrollment goals using analytics-driven methodologies.
• Deep understanding of digital recruitment platforms, CRM systems, and data visualization tools.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and executive communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

Why Alto

At Alto Neuroscience, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing precision psychiatry and improving how mental health disorders are treated. Join us in building the next generation of personalized neuroscience-based therapeutics.

Alto Neuroscience is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Biotechnology