Manager, Patient Recruitment & Engagement

Alto Neuroscience; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alto Neuroscience is seeking a Manager, Patient Recruitment & Engagement to lead recruitment strategies across clinical programs, manage operations, and optimize engagement with patients, sites, and vendors.

You will partner with the Head of PR&E, build scalable data-driven processes, and ensure compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements, while delivering measurable enrollment improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in patient recruitment or clinical operations.
• Proven success achieving enrollment goals using data analytics.
• Experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate recruitment strategies into study-level plans with KPIs.
• Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations and vendor performance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with clinical operations and development.
• Develop patient engagement materials and PAG relationships.
• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics and optimize ROI.

Skills

Recruitment analytics

Data visualization

KPI tracking

Digital recruitment

CRM tools

Patient engagement

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/ MPH/ MBA or equivalent

Job description

About Alto Neuroscience, Inc. At Alto Neuroscience, you will play a pivotal 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.

About Alto Neuroscience, Inc. At Alto Neuroscience, you will play a pivotal 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.

Primary Role

The Manager, Patient Recruitment & Engagement, will play a key role in executing and optimizing recruitment and engagement strategies across Alto’s clinical programs. Reporting to the Head of Patient Recruitment & Engagement (PR&E) this individual will manage day‑to‑day recruitment operations, oversee vendor performance, lead cross‑functional initiatives, manage patient advocacy group (PAG) relationships, and contribute to the development of a scalable, data‑driven PR&E function. This role requires both strategic and hands‑on experience, with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for patient‑centered research.

What You'll Do

Execution of Recruitment Strategy Across Clinical Programs

• Translate high‑level recruitment strategies into actionable study‑level plans with clear timelines, KPIs, and accountability structures.
• Lead operational execution of recruitment and engagement activities across programs, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals and corporate milestones.
• Partner with the Head of PR&E to ensure recruitment plans are integrated into and aligned with broader clinical development goals, clinical programs, and study budgets.
• Identify recruitment risks early and drive mitigation strategies in partnership with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, other cross‑functional partners, and external partners.
• Champion operational excellence through transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Data Analytics & Performance Optimization

• Develop and refine standardized processes, tools, and best practices that support a scalable recruitment model.
• Oversee monitoring of recruitment funnel metrics and generate insights that inform tactical adjustments.
• Leverage performance dashboards, KPI results, and data‑driven recommendations to optimize ROI of patient recruitment strategies.
• Evaluate vendor and site performance using quantitative and qualitative criteria; recommend course corrections as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, and participant experience.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as liaison among internal and external stakeholders, including CROs, recruitment vendors, and clinical sites, to ensure cohesive execution of study‑level recruitment strategies.
• Serve as patient recruitment SME in recruitment‑focused communications, conversations, and meetings with clinical sites.
• Represent the PR&E function in cross‑functional meetings and working groups.

Participant Engagement & Community Partnerships

• Lead development of study‑specific patient, site, and HCP toolkit materials, site communication strategies, and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with community organizations, clinical networks, and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness of Alto’s clinical programs.
• Incorporate patient and caregiver insights into recruitment and retention strategies.

Location

Onsite or Remote

Salary Range

$120,000-150,000

depending on qualifications and experience level

Travel Required

Less than 25%

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in patient recruitment, clinical operations, or related roles, including at least 3 years in a project leadership capacity within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.
• Proven success in achieving or exceeding enrollment goals using data analytics and innovative recruitment methodologies.

Skills & Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in recruitment analytics, data visualization, and KPI tracking.
• Strong understanding of digital recruitment, CRM tools, and patient engagement platforms.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex data insights to both executive and operational teams.
• Deep understanding of GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and communication.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and communication skills with a focus on measurable impact and accountability.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, matrix‑style organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

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.