Manager, Patient Recruitment

Role Summary

The Manager, Patient Recruitment is responsible for managing and implementing comprehensive, coordinated and efficient subject recruitment and retention strategies to support Crinetics’ clinical programs, ensuring on-time enrollment and optimal retention of subjects in Crinetics-sponsored clinical trials. The role includes development, execution, and tracking of recruitment and site engagement efforts across studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic initiatives for trial-specific patient recruitment and retention efforts for assigned clinical studies.
• Evaluate recruitment vendors that offer innovative solutions or approaches and oversee the selection and oversight in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Support the creation of study-specific Subject Recruitment and Retention plans documenting enrollment, engagement, and retention tactics tailored to the needs of the specific study and patient population.
• Lead cross-functional review and approval of study and site-specific recruitment materials, including collecting, providing, and communicating feedback on written content and design elements to recruitment vendor.
• Lead and/or facilitate program and study-specific site engagement plans with cross-functional teams such as Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Research.
• Monitor weekly enrollment metrics and work alongside the clinical team to meet/exceed enrollment goals for assigned studies.
• Establish and apply best recruitment practices and lessons learned across all clinical studies.
• Assist with developing recruitment content such as newsletters and presentations.
• Liaise with clinical sites to evaluate site-specific recruitment initiatives and determine the potential ROI, along with clinical team.
• Perform or support CRAs with outreach as necessary for underperforming clinical sites to evaluate enrollment goals, proactively developing and documenting solutions and communicating feedback to clinical team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related discipline with at least 8 years of experience working in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered).
• 4+ years of direct patient recruitment related experiences.
• Prior experience managing third parties and external service providers (worldwide) and consultants.
• Good understanding of GLPs, GCPs, and ICH Guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision.
• Good business judgment and a strong understanding of the unique aspects of clinical financials.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to understand and present recruitment information effectively.
• Works with high sense of accountability/urgency.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.

Skills

• Recruitment strategy and program management
• Vendor management and contract oversight
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Enrollment analytics and performance tracking
• Content creation for recruitment materials
• Site engagement and CRO/CSO coordination

Education

• BS in biological sciences or related discipline

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands And Work Environment: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods; occasional walking and lifting up to 25 lbs may be required. Noise level typically low to moderate.
• Travel: Up to 5% of time.