Associate Director, Patient Engagement

Elligo Health Research

Associate Director overseeing patient engagement strategies at Elligo Health Research. Leading recruiting teams and ensuring optimal patient enrollment for clinical trials.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient recruitment strategies and clinical research management, with a strong focus on team leadership, project management, and financial oversight. Proficient in analyzing recruitment trends to optimize enrollment processes across multiple projects.

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Patient Recruitment ManagementTeam LeadershipClinical Research ExperienceFinancial ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Patient RecruitmentClinical ResearchProject ManagementBudget CreationTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management SystemsElectronic Medical Records

Industry Keywords

HealthcareClinical ResearchPatient EngagementMarketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishes, oversees, and directs operational plans for clinical research enrollment.
Creates customized strategies to ensure study goals are met.
Leads a team of recruiters and coaches them for successful enrollment.
Represents patient recruitment in client meetings for key projects.
Develops overarching strategy and enrollment plans for multiple projects.
Oversees virtual screening team activities and supports training efforts.
Analyzes patient recruitment trends and adjusts campaigns accordingly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, health sciences, business or related field.
Over 7 years of collective experience within patient recruitment and marketing for healthcare/clinical research.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams, managing projects, and directly or indirectly facilitating workgroups.
Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience, with at least 4 years of patient recruitment or patient engagement work.
Over 4 years of financial management experience, including creating project level budgets.
Experience with clinical trial management systems and EMRs preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development