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

Lead and manage trial-related projects and portfolios, ensuring efficient delivery and adherence to clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements 

Develop and execute patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials and programs 

Provide project leadership, including cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and issue resolution 

Make informed, day-to-day decisions by understanding repeatable processes, recognizing nuances, and determining next steps based on fact-dependent parameters 

Work across multiple enterprise platforms and tools (including Ariba, Fiori, SAP, Excel, SharePoint, and related systems), knowing which tools to use for which tasks and retaining how to navigate each 

Support records management, documentation, and compliance, as well as administrative coordination as needed 

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 

Handle high-volume, repeatable processes with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail 

5+ years of management or coordination experience in clinical trials 

3+ years of patient engagement experience, including recruitment and retention strategies 

Strong technical skills, including Excel, SharePoint, and related tools; comfort learning new systems from provided training materials (e.g., Ariba, Fiori, SAP) 

Strong knowledge of clinical trial protocols, processes, and regulatory best practices 

Demonstrated experience developing and executing patient recruitment and retention strategies 

Proven project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement experience 

Quick learner and independent self-starter who can self-manage and self-teach 

Strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment in fact-dependent situations 

Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities 

Collaborative team player who also works well independently 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

Hybrid (Indianapolis, IN) 

5+ years of clinical trial experience 

3+ years of patient engagement experience 

Project management and/or clinical coordinator experience 

Proven comfort in Technology i.e. Excel, SharePoint, and strong ability to learn new technologies from provided learning materials including SAP Ariba, Fiori 

Strong communication skills and friendly communication 

Nice to have: young and friendly 

Schedule: Full Time 

Work Setup: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN 

Contract Length: 18 months with possible extension