Job Description
The Associate Director, Patient Recruitment will be responsible for providing support to study teams across a number of programs, to enable greater engagement with patients.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides Strategic direction on recruitment and retention strategies and vendors that can support accelerated industry benchmarks
• Works in close collaboration with start up and feasibility teams to provide study acceleration strategies for program planning and integration in the wider study teams
• Manages some of the Patient recruitment team responsible for supporting study teams with patient engagement and recruitment strategies and delivery of materials
• Acts as a key point of contact with patient advocacy and establishes key partnerships with patient organizations, which can then be utilized by study and program teams to support study execution
Knowledge & Skills:
• Good working knowledge of clinical trial conduct and direct study/program operations experience with proven evidence of success
• Excellent organizational, planning, presentation and interpersonal skills. A self-starter who motivates, has tact, diplomacy and leadership skills and who has a flexible and positive approach. Ability to work well in novel situations
• Good communicator, able to define tasks within a project, anticipate and address conflicts in the timely achievement of projects, complete tasks to deadlines and able to prioritize conflicting demands
• Good interpersonal skills, an ability to lead multifunctional teams, and to manage staff and mentor and develop junior staff
• Strong capabilities and experience in Change Management and Business Transformation initiatives, building new teams and processes
• Good Leadership Capabilities including resource allocation, organizing and mobilizing teams, strategic vision, and ability to drive for results through teams • Track record for effectively communicating operations and organizational concepts to internal and external customers
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of clinical trials
• Experienced with influencing across a matrix and creating a clear sense of direction • Strong external industry networks
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills including project management
• Able to prioritize various responsibilities and timelines and to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Education & Experience:
• 10+ years relevant experience and 3+ years in a Leadership Role • Experience in developing patient recruitment strategies
• High degree of customer focus and collaboration in a team environment
• Line Management experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Patient Recruitment Experience
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Pay Range:
$147,280 - $220,920Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Remote-EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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