Manager or Senior Manager, Patient Recruitment and Retention

Kymera Therapeutics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 115,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual bonus eligibility

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kymera Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager of Patient Recruitment and Retention to lead enrollment strategies for clinical studies. You will work closely with Clinical Development and Operations to design outreach campaigns, monitor performance, and optimize participant engagement.

The role focuses on immunology and inflammation, requiring collaboration with sites and external partners to achieve timely enrollment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patient recruitment and retention in biotech/pharma.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing recruitment campaigns for immunology/inflammation indications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external stakeholders.
• Vendor management experience and ability to oversee external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of patient recruitment and retention plans aligned with study enrollment objectives.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to implement recruitment strategies and central outreach campaigns.
• Coordinate with sites and vendors to tailor recruitment to demographics and geography.
• Develop engaging study materials and assets for diverse patient populations.
• Present recruitment strategies at investigator meetings and optimize site engagement.
• Oversee referral management and ensure smooth conversion to enrollment.
• Track KPIs and use data to refine strategies for efficiency and impact.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and study timelines.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years recruitment

Clinical trials

Health literacy

Immunology recruitment

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who we are:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visitwww.kymeratx.com or follow us onX (formerly Twitter)orLinkedIn.

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visitwww.kymeratx.com or follow us onX (formerly Twitter)orLinkedIn.

How we work:

• PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.
  
  

How you’ll make an impact:

We are seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager of Patient Recruitment and Retention to lead our initiatives in patient outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies for clinical studies. This role is vital in ensuring the successful enrollment and engagement of patients in our trials, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in developing targeted recruitment campaigns with focus in immunology and inflammation. Candidates must have the ability to think strategically and creatively while ensuring seamless execution of study level recruitment and retention plans.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive patient recruitment and retention plans that align with study enrollment objectives and timelines.
• Work closely with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations Leads to develop and implement study Patient Recruitment and Retention Strategies. This includes establishment of central outreach campaigns, messaging and content development and engagement strategies.
• May coordinate and leverage RWD and external epidemiology/census data to understand disease burden across demographics in order to inform strategic plans for recruiting an inclusive representation of trial participants
• Drive strategies at the study level aimed to engage and recruit potential participants with appropriate demographics for trials
• Lead the development of strong study creative concepts and campaign assets, partnering with creative agencies and internal reviewers.
• Oversee the creation of engaging and informative site and patient toolkits (brochures, visit guides, etc.) that are customized for each patient population and geography.
• Collaborate with study sites to develop tailored recruitment strategies that address local demographics and enhance participant engagement.
• Present patient recruitment and retention strategies at investigator meetings, providing insights and facilitating discussions on best practices for trial sites.
• Lead initiatives to establish and manage patient referral management plans, ensuring a seamless process for referring patients to trial sites and enabling conversion from referral to enrolled.
• Manage and oversee relationships with external recruitment and retention vendors, ensuring successful implementation of recruitment and retention strategies.
• Manage the implementation of site and patient portals to streamline communication, enhance patient engagement, and simplify the recruitment process.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for recruitment and retention initiatives, using data analysis to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Work closely with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive strategies and smooth execution of recruitment initiatives.
• Share learnings and best practices across teams to enable process improvements and enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure best practices and lessons learned are shared across trials/indications/assets.
• Stay abreast and keep teams informed of industry trends, emerging technologies and innovative recruitment solutions.
  

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in patient recruitment and retention, preferably within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Working understanding of health literacy best practices and ability to transform complex clinical information into patient friendly content.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful recruitment strategies and campaigns in immunology and inflammation indications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Experience managing and leading vendor partnerships.
• Passionate about patients and enhancing patient engagement in clinical research.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Compensation

• Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $115,000 – $215,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate’s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.