Remote Associate Director, Patient Recruitment & Retention

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 194,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Recruitment and Retention Execution Manager to lead recruitment and retention across complex clinical studies. The role focuses on turning strategy into clear plans, timelines, and measurable results, guiding a delivery team in a matrixed environment.

The position partners with stakeholders to surface risks, drive outcomes, and support study success. Remote work option available with global impact.

Qualifications

• Lead recruitment and retention delivery across clinical studies.
• Translate strategies into actionable plans and timelines.
• Manage resources and guide a matrixed team to ensure on-time execution.
• Partner with stakeholders to surface risks and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of recruitment and retention delivery leads.
• Set team priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Manage resource planning and employee development.
• Oversee patient recruitment and retention tactics across studies.
• Translate recruitment strategies into actionable plans and timelines.
• Monitor execution progress and optimize outcomes.
• Serve as the operational liaison for recruitment activities, communicating insights and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment strategy

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

People management

Vendor oversight

Ambiguity navigation

Education

B.A./B.Sc. in science

Job description

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Recruitment and Retention Execution Manager to lead recruitment and retention across complex clinical studies. The role focuses on turning strategy into clear plans, timelines, and measurable results, guiding a delivery team in a matrixed environment.

The position partners with stakeholders to surface risks, drive outcomes, and support study success. Remote work option available with global impact.