Job description
What We Do
Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites that operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers.
Who We Are
We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Community Engagement Partner, focused on fostering strong relationships with local communities to support health initiatives. This role will involve working with various local organizations and groups to build community capacity to engage in health research and develop and execute impactful community events and campaigns. This role is a local position within the Community Engagement department of Care Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.
What You’ll Be Working On
Duties include but not limited to:
Community Events:
• Partner with local organizations including non-profits, faith-based organizations, community groups to schedule, coordinate, and manage between 10-12 community-based screening events per month
• Prioritize community events based on managerial guidance
Community Program/Event Management:
• Set clear and achievable goals for each program/event, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and community needs
• Demonstrate strong planning abilities and effectively communicate plans and outcomes to company leadership
• Establish benchmarks for successful and effective programs/events, regularly assessing and adjusting strategies to meet intended goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Conduct retrospective analyses to enhance upcoming programs/services in alignment with evolving community outreach strategies
• Responsible for organizing local Ambassadors and expanding the reach of the Future of Medicine program through mutually beneficial partnerships
Communication and Outreach:
• Listen to and collaborate closely with local organizations, clubs, and faith groups to plan and implement events or campaigns that are meaningful to the communities being served.
• Deliver clear, engaging presentations to both individuals and groups. Translate complex concepts into easily understandable terms for a general audience.
Scope of Role:
- Autonomy of Role: Work is performed under general supervision
- Direct Reports: No
Physical Requirements:
- This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office environment and requires the ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
- Physical demands associated with this position include: walking (10%), standing (30%), sitting (50%), lifting up to 25 pounds (5%), and driving (5%)
Travel Requirements:
- This role requires up to 25% travel requirements. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives. During onboarding and training, additional travel may be required.
- Type of travel required: National
What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- At least 2 years of experience managing program outreach
- The ideal candidate should be patient, empathetic, persistent, and of the utmost integrity
- Proven ability in building and maintaining community partnerships
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Proficiency in using modern technology for communication and data management
- Multilingual is a plus
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Professional experience in Community Development, Community Organizing, Public Health, Social Work, or related field.
- Experience planning an organizing events and campaigns
- Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion
- Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health education are preferred
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid/Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)
- Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check
Benefits:
- 6 weeks paid vacation annually
- Access to group health benefits plan for self and dependents
- Voluntary group RRSP retirement plan with matched contributions
Diversity & Inclusion
We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.
At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We’re uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We’re proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the
physicians and caring for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
