Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 hours ago
Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategy Lead - FSP
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategy Lead to oversee patient recruitment efforts for clinical trials. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, budget management, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards to enhance patient engagement and retention throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive patient recruitment strategies with the objectives and timelines of each clinical trial
Collaborate with Indication Development Teams and cross-functional partners, including Trial Operations, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, global patient advocacy, and Global Sourcing & Vendor Alliance Management (GloSAM)
Manage recruitment budgets for multiple clinical trials in coordination with the appropriate Clinical Operations Development Lead (CODL)
Oversee relationships with external vendors and recruitment agencies involved in patient outreach, screening and enrollment activities
Utilize data analytics tools to track recruitment metrics, monitor progress and identify trends
Ensure that all recruitment activities adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements and Good clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness
Develop strategies that engage patients throughout the clinical trial lifecycle
Identify potential risks and challenges related to patient recruitment and collaborate with CRO/vendor to develop contingency plans to ensure study timelines are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, marketing or communications discipline
10+ years of experience
Relevant industry experience (pharma, biotech, CRO required
Experience implementing or overseeing patient recruitment strategy
Experience leading implementation and strategy development teams and working in a global environment
Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical trial
Ability to work with vendors and external stakeholders with timely communications
Highly organized with a positive attitude; Works well through change and shifting priorities
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Preferred
Auto-immune and/or oncology clinical trial background is a plus
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
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2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
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2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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