Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement; Direct Portfolio Project Manager); Hybrid – Indianapolis

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

Indianapolis, United States | Posted on 01/09/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• City Indianapolis
• State/Province Indiana
• Country United States

From development to commercialization, we partner with Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biotechnology clients to provide solutions to complex compliance issues. We collaborate with our partners by providing technical expertise in Quality, Regulatory Compliance and Manufacturing Science and Technology. Our business mission is to ensure our clients exceed their compliance goals while improving patient health and safety. Visit us at  and follow us on Linked In:

Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceuticalclient has an exciting opportunity fora 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'llDo

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 determiningnext 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 retaininginstructions 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 monthswithpossible contractextension

Pharmavise Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.