Director of Partnerships and Patient

The client is seeking a Director of Partnerships and Patient Recruitment to lead the development and execution of comprehensive patient recruitment and referral strategies for clinical trials. This remote position, with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast, involves periodic travel to support the growth of new clinical trial sites. The role requires designing and optimizing digital-first recruitment funnels, establishing provider referral partnerships, and managing a small team while actively participating in outbound recruitment efforts as needed.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with principal investigators to identify suitable patients for upcoming trials, working with leadership on new site initiation, and overseeing both inbound and outbound patient recruitment processes. The Director will monitor and refine digital advertising campaigns, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and implement structured workflows for lead management and provider outreach. Additionally, the role involves building and coaching a call center team, developing referral partnerships with healthcare providers, and sourcing new physicians to expand research site capacity.

Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of experience in patient recruitment and/or site development within clinical research, with demonstrated success in building scalable recruitment processes and digital funnels. Strong skills in partnership development, process management, and team leadership are essential. The position requires a bachelor's degree and experience managing call center operations, including offshore or BPO relationships. The client values candidates who bring strategic judgment, systems-building expertise, and a results-driven approach to patient recruitment and partnership management.