Oncacare (US) Inc. – Global Oncology Site Network

Overview of the role:

Title: Patient Recruitment Officer

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Duarte, US (Homebased, however, able to travel at short notice – around US and international)

Introduction: Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with ICON’s leading edge Global Commercial Oncology Site Network which is growing fast?

Oncacare, in partnership with ICON Plc, is an Oncology Site Network which concentrates on developing high performing sites by accelerating start-up timelines and focussing on high level of patient enrolment with strong attention to data and quality standards. These qualities are what our Sponsors look for in a leading Oncology Site Network and you can be part of our success story. We are growing our international footprint and you can play a part in our expansion and be involved in the future of oncology treatments across the globe.

Oncacare is passionate about transforming cancer research to advance new treatments. Our strong capabilities enable us to bring together Patients, Sites and Pharmaceutical organisations to present a unique solution to the cancer trials industry. The Oncacare global site network provides opportunities for patients and oncologists to advance the development of cancer treatments more quickly and efficiently.

We are a change agent for cancer clinical research.

Quality, Patient Centricity, Delivery, Staff and Prospects are our principal values at Oncacare. They are fundamental in shaping the way in which we work and map out our future. By working to these values, we can achieve our objectives and ensure our teams are fully engaged, patients are enrolled and trial results are consistently realised from our customers.

In this position, you will be fulfilling an integral role to support Oncacare’s growth and success by encouraging patients to participate into clinical research studies. Reporting to the Patient Recruitment Manager you will conduct phone screens, review patient's basic medical information to determine eligibility, discuss research opportunities, maintain the patient database and report recruitment outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Promoting the mission of Oncacare to bring clinical research to as many lives as possible while delivering unparalleled service and exceptional value to our clinical trial partners and stakeholders
• Actively strive to meet and exceed annual goals
• Increasing the volume of patients randomizing from EMR/healthcare institution partner practices, as well as third party patient referrals
• Delivering excellent customer service to all stakeholders at all times
• Identify barriers to recruitment as well as solutions to those barriers
• Read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required
• Particular attention will be given to assessing the effectiveness of each site's strategy used to identify potentially eligible patients. The PRO must also understand how the trial fits into the site's pattern of treatment for the condition and how any competing clinical trials may affect the progress of recruitment
• Repeated interactions will be needed over the course of the trial to ensure that the trial remains "top of mind" with investigators and staff
• Manage the implementation of small to medium sized local/site specific patient recruitment campaigns
• Maintain communication and relationships between all the relevant internal and external parities to ensure all intelligence is utilised in order to make best recruitment planning decisions
• Deliver high quality standards and strive for excellence.

To be successful you will need:

• Excellent communication - written and verbal skills
• Experience in marketing or sales position will be considered an asset
• Ability to creatively think for out of the box ideas on marketing and research promotion
• Ability to speak multiple languages considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
• Pro-active, flexible and able to multi-task
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Self-motivated
• IT literate
• Must have competent computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A basic understanding of medical terminology would be helpful but not essential

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Patient Recruitment Officer at Oncacare, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Visit us on www.oncacare.com, SOCIAL MEDIA