Clinical Trials Manager - Patient Engagement (Direct Portfolio Project Manager) (Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN) Contract with Possible Extension

Job Description
Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Manager.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Manager - Patient Engagement to develop and deliver patient recruitment and retention strategies across clinical trial programs. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on project management, and deep clinical trial experience to support patient-centered, compliant, and efficient trial execution.

This is a strong fit for someone who has worked closely in clinical trials, has coordinated or managed trial projects, and has directly supported patient engagement, recruitment, and/or retention efforts.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials and programs

• Lead and manage trial-related projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and ERB requirements

• Make informed, day-to-day decisions by understanding repeatable processes, recognizing nuances, and determining next steps based on fact-dependent parameters

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on strategy, execution, and priorities

• Support clinical trial documentation and ensure record-keeping and retention compliance

• Operate comfortably in a deadline-driven environment, prioritizing work based on defined processes and associated timelines

• Take direction and feedback well, applying learning quickly and retaining instructions to continuously improve delivery

• Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve patient engagement approaches and standardize processes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of clinical trial experience

• 3+ years of coordination and/or project management experience supporting clinical or cross-functional initiatives

• 3+ years of patient engagement experience, including patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field

• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements

• Comfortable working across multiple systems and technologies

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• Passion for improving patient access, diversity, and inclusion in clinical research

Key Requirements for this role:

• Onsite / Hybrid (Indianapolis, IN)

• 5+ years of clinical trial experience

• 3+ years of patient engagement experience

• Project management and/or clinical coordinator experience

Other Details:

• Schedule: Full Time

• Work Setup: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN

• Contract Length: 18 months with possible contract extension