Director of Patient Engagement

The role

This person will develop inclusive and patient-centric participant engagement strategies to align with the Foundation's scientific goals. They will lead a team of project and relationship managers to optimize patient-centricity in clinical Parkinson's research.

What you will do

• Identify, scope, and execute strategic programs against Clinical Research priorities
• Train, coach, and upskill a team of project and relationship managers
• Oversee project/program-level budgets and annual financial targets
• Oversee refinement and dissemination of recruitment and retention best practices
• Maintain intelligence on trends and challenges in clinical trial recruitment and patient-centricity
• Manage strategic plans from concept through resource allocation and risk monitoring
• Serve as a thought and accountability partner on cross-functional initiatives
• Support annual strategic planning for the Clinical Research team
• Create executive-level communications to communicate strategic impact
• Build relationships with clinical study leadership, partners, and the patient community

Required qualifications

• Relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare consulting, clinical research, or public health, including previous program management responsibilities
• Relevant people management experience
• Working knowledge and interest in clinical research practices, especially patient-centricity
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Expertise identifying short and long-term program needs and deploying resources
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive alignment with senior leadership
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making abilities amidst ambiguity
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets

Benefits

• 15+ options for medical insurance (Foundation pays 90 percent of premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days
• 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days
• 2 Personal Days
• summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm)
• summer holiday week over July 4
• Flexible work environment
• Staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events

Before you apply

• Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing specific qualifications and interest

About the company

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 to accelerate meaningful therapeutic advances and a cure for Parkinson’s disease. It is the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research.