Europe, Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead

Job Title: Site Engagement and Enrollment Manager, Europe

Reporting To: Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead

Department: R&D: Clinical Operations

Department Code: 4310

People Manager: No

Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead is responsible to lead the development and effective partnership building to deliver the company portfolio, including the engagement with external and external partners to develop and execute site performance success and provide a level of service to make Longboard a top choice for sites to partner. This role is also a key contributor to the delivery and patient allocation that is designed to meet regulatory requirements based in understanding healthcare environment and site capabilities. The Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead will ensure a superior site experience to drive patient enrollment and retention. They will provide leadership with oversight, accountability, and responsibility for site strategy implementation which has direct impact on enrollment optimization.

This is a unique opportunity to build and develop site partnerships and design integrated study level enrollment plans in collaboration with the clinical study teams. The Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead will also build strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all input is factored into defining patient recruitment strategies and that there is close collaboration in the execution of those strategies for each study duration. They will ensure that enrollment plans and processes enable trial participation, and include novel capabilities to increase access to, and engagement with, clinical trials for diverse representative populations.

For international roles, Longboard partners with local Employer of Record (EOR) Velocity Global to manage salary/benefits of international employees. Benefits are country-specific but generally include medical, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, mental health support, and more.

Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To

• Develop and cultivate strategic long-term relationships with key sites. Establish and manage executive-level relations with site decision makers and influencers.
• Oversight of all site strategy, engagement and optimization activities related to internal and external projects teams.
• Ensure that multiple novel ideas on site engagement and optimization to improve clinical trials quality and delivery are generated and considered in alignment with broader strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership with oversight, accountability and responsibility for site strategy implementing integrated enrollment plans. Define strategic and tactical activities and deliverables that the cross functional program teams will implement to ensure successful study recruitment.
• Collaboration with Program Teams setting and tracking site specific metrics, collaborating with internal stakeholders to prioritize key partnership sites and activities, and reporting of key achievements.
• Leads collaboration with program teams and management to identify, develop and execute on study specific opportunities to drive site performance.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to review potential site facing vendors and platforms to identify potential opportunities and develop initial onboarding and utilization strategy.
• Collaborates with outsourced partners to provide input into site lists and assures operational efficiencies are utilized and implemented.
• Serves at the Company primary liaison to activities and initiative relative to site facing programs
• Responsible for real time cross-functional collaboration to share performance predictions, develop solution programs and identify potential risk to delivery to drive quick response
• Leads collaboration with Program Teams and management to identify, develop and execute on study specific opportunities to drive site performance.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years in clinical research, site engagement, or enrollment management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferred
• High level of proficiency in English (ideally English as a primary language)
• Have reliable home internet
• Can work a schedule that generally overlaps with a typical US East Coast work day (9am - 5pm GMT)
• Proven track record in a leadership role, demonstrating successful management of enrollment strategies, team leadership, and achievement of enrollment goals
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial operations, enrollment processes, regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in leading and managing teams, setting strategic direction, and driving performance
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills are crucial
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including site staff, investigators, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships is vital
• Proficiency in data analysis, metrics interpretation, and the ability to develop and execute strategic plans for site engagement and enrollment improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance standards and ethical guidelines governing clinical research studies
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and ability to navigate challenges and solve problems efficiently
• Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively, optimizing expenditure while ensuring successful enrollment outcomes
• Travel up to 25%
  
  

About Longboard

At Longboard Pharmaceuticals, our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals battling profound neurological conditions. Collaboratively, we foster an inclusive company culture and an inviting environment that we take immense pride in. We actively seek dynamic, talented, and dedicated individuals to join our team.