Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist

Company: Wake Research
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionM3 Wake Research Inc. is one of the largest independent clinical research site services companies in North America. Wake Research has 21 owned and managed research sites across 8 states in the US and continues to grow. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for our Raleigh, NC location.The Research Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assists in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies.Requirements

• Identify and contact local support groups and partner with them to promote local trial through their channels (websites, newsletters, meetings, eblasts)
• Engage and build relationships with community organizations in order to expand reach and invite more applications and participants from diverse communities.
• Serve as the point person for partnering with local community-based organizations to create a pipeline of speaking engagements/presentations for the local sites to increase community awareness of the clinical trials.
• Build relationships with community and educational-based organizations and stakeholders to develop appropriate strategies to connect participants to available studies.
• Develop and expand partnerships with these organizations to collaborate on additional recruitment/participation initiatives. Share best practices and explore opportunities to work together for increased effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop and provide local site leaders with collateral and materials for distribution during on-site meetings ex. Drawings and prizes, handouts, promotional items, etc.
• Prepare monthly client reports for delivery and performance, and research competitive intelligence.Requirements
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent years of industry experience
  • 1 year clinical research/ healthcare experience
  • Knowledge of in-bound lead generation strategy and execution
  • Healthcare industry experience a BIG plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders
  • Highly self-motivated, organized and able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • A people person who loves making connections,
  • A natural excitement about meeting people and building trusting relationships with them
  • Eagerness to support and build up communities, particularly those that have historically been excluded from homeownership opportunities
  • An outgoing, eager learner who loves building new networks,
  • A community member who loves sharing their work and engaging new people,Preferred Skills
    • 2+ years of digital marketing, social media advertising experience
    • 3+ years of work in community organizing, outreach, advocacy, community building, or a related field natural excitement about meeting people and building trusting relationships with themBenefits
      • Competitive salary
      • Advancement and career opportunities
      • 401(k), 401(k) matching
      • Dental insurance
      • Disability insurance
      • Employee assistance program
      • Flexible spending account
      • Health insurance
      • Life insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insurance

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