Senior Manager, Patient Recruitment & Retention

Amgen

Manage patient recruitment and retention strategies for decentralized clinical trials at Amgen. Collaborating with clinical program teams and advocating for innovative solutions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,670 - $187,613 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing patient recruitment and retention strategies, as well as decentralized clinical trial methodologies. Proficient in managing clinical trial operations, including feasibility assessments and performance metrics analysis.

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Patient Recruitment And RetentionDecentralized Clinical TrialsClinical DevelopmentData Analytics ToolsICH-GCP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial OperationsStudy FeasibilityEnrollment PlanningRecruitment Risk MitigationProcess ImprovementsPerformance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvocacyRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

Data Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyCROHealthcareClinical Research Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the development and execution of the patient recruitment & retention (PRR) and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) strategies
Lead the identification, selection, and onboarding of the most suitable partners or solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders for seamless integration of PRR and DCT elements into clinical trials
Advocate for adoption of innovative PRR approaches and DCTs
Identify and evaluate suitable technologies and vendors for PRR and DCT implementation
Develop and manage feasibility assessments for trial protocols and sites
Author PRR and DCT elements into protocols with regulatory teams
Manage and monitor PRR & DCT execution utilizing data analytics tools
Identify and manage potential risks associated with PRR & DCTs
Stay informed of the latest trends and regulations in PRR & DCT solutions
Analyze and report on PRR & DCT performance metrics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Clinical Research, Healthcare, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in clinical development, clinical operations, patient recruitment and retention, or related functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare industry
Understanding of clinical trial operations, including study feasibility, enrollment planning, patient burden reduction, and recruitment risk mitigation
Experience using operational data and performance metrics to monitor recruitment progress and inform decision-making
Knowledge of ICH-GCP, applicable clinical research regulations, and patient privacy requirements
Experience driving process improvements, developing best practices, and scaling capabilities across multiple studies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.