You will bridge the gap between strategy and execution across the entire trial lifecycle—from early development to late-stage delivery—ensuring our clinical assets are executed with maximum speed, efficiency, and clinical quality.
Develops and executes country-level site engagement strategies aligned with internal priorities.
Conducts early, strategic landscaping and site engagement during the protocol concept and study set-up phases to identify optimal sites.
Builds deep, multi-stakeholder relationships at strategic sites.
Serves as the local escalation point for study challenges.
Partners seamlessly with internal teams and CROs to ensure unified site communication.
Manages assigned local/global clinical studies by overseeing CRO performance and mitigating timeline or operational risks.
Focus on driving adoption of DCT and digital solutions with our sites.

Degree (MD, PhD, MA / MS, BA / BS) in life sciences or equivalent.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant clinical research or clinical operations experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry; Sponsor experience preferred.
Experience in end-to-end product development and expert understanding of ICH/GCP are both essential.
Understanding of end-to-end clinical trial processes, including monitoring, and strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines.
Proven track record in managing site relationships and overseeing complex clinical trials.
Exceptional interpersonal, cross-functional, negotiation, and influencing skills with a proven track record of building high-trust, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders, CROs, and site personnel.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically between 30-50% dependent on business or site needs.

A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Clinical Research Engagement Lead – Central Region

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