Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement (Direct Portfolio Project Manager) (Hybrid – Indianapolis, IN) Contract with Possible Extension

Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Manager.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Manager – Patient Engagement to develop and deliver patient recruitment and retention strategies across clinical trial programs. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on project management, and deep clinical trial experience to support patient-centered, compliant, and efficient trial execution.

This is a strong fit for someone who has worked closely in clinical trials, has coordinated or managed trial projects, and has directly supported patient engagement, recruitment, and/or retention efforts. What You’ll Do Develop and implement patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials and programs Lead and manage trial-related projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and ERB requirements Make informed, day-to-day decisions by understanding repeatable processes, recognizing nuances, and determining next steps based on fact-dependent parameters Partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on strategy, execution, and priorities Support clinical trial documentation and ensure record-keeping and retention compliance Operate comfortably in a deadline-driven environment, prioritizing work based on defined processes and associated timelines Take direction and feedback well, applying learning quickly and retaining instructions to continuously improve delivery Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve patient engagement approaches and standardize processes What We’re Looking For 5+ years of clinical trial experience 3+ years of coordination and/or project management experience supporting clinical or cross-functional initiatives 3+ years of patient engagement experience, including patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements Comfortable working across multiple systems and technologies Strong communication , organization, and collaboration skills Passion for improving patient access, diversity, and inclusion in clinical research Key Requirements for this role: Onsite / Hybrid (Indianapolis, IN) 5+ years of clinical trial experience 3+ years of patient engagement experience Project management and/or clinical coordinator experience Other Details: Schedule: Full Time Work Setup: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN Contract Length: 18 months with possible contract extension