VP, Patient Engagement & Recruitment

Job title: VP, Patient Engagement & Recruitment Department: Central Operations Team: Patient Engagement Location: Remote All locations: Remote Work type: Full-time Workplace type: remote About Profound Research Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients. We handle all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. Our model gives patients access to the newest therapies while maintaining the trusted patient-physician relationship.   Our Mission: Improving lives by providing advanced therapeutic options  Our Vision: Creating the absolute best patient-physician experience in clinical research  Our Values:   Compassion: We prioritize the patient-physician relationship, ensuring every interaction is service-oriented and patient-centered  Why This Role Exists  Patients are at the center of everything Profound does, and patient recruitment is one of the most direct ways we deliver on our mission of expanding access to advanced therapeutic options.     As we continue to grow, we are looking for a senior leader to own and scale our patient engagement and recruitment function across our national site network. This leader will shape the strategy, team, processes, and operating model that help connect the right patients to the right trials faster while preserving the personal, trusted experience that defines Profound.     Today, most of our patient recruiters are embedded within site teams, with a smaller centralized team providing additional support. This role will help evolve how those models work together as we scale, bringing clinical research experience, strong people leadership, and creative problem solving to how we recruit, engage, and support patients.     This is a hands-on builder role for someone who is energized by growth, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to create a patient recruitment function that is both highly effective and deeply patient-centered.      What You’ll Own  Patient Recruitment Strategy & Operating Model  Own Profound’s patient engagement and recruitment strategy across sites, studies, and therapeutic areas  Physical Requirements & Work Environment This role is primarily performed in a remote/office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, working on a computer, and participating in virtual meetings  Requires the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and to read and interpret detailed materials  Minimal travel to company sites, meetings, or partner locations may be required, including the ability to navigate office/clinical environments and transport typical work materials  Must be able to maintain a productive and professional remote work setup with reliable internet connectivity Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role  Why Join Profound Research? Meaningful Impact: Every role at Profound contributes to advancing medical knowledge and expanding therapeutic options for patients – the work we do here matters Professional Growth: We invest in our people through comprehensive training, certification support, and ongoing education to help you grow in your role and your career Leadership & Advancement: Profound is a place where initiative is recognized. We actively support internal growth and create pathways for people to take on greater responsibility over time Collaborative Culture: You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about clinical research and committed to doing it well Full Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and professional development support Broad Organizational Exposure: Gain visibility across the full lifecycle of clinical research – from study startup through closeout – working cross-functionally with clinical, finance, and operations teams Flexible Work Environment: This role offers the autonomy of a remote or hybrid work setting while keeping you connected to a team that’s deeply collaborative and mission-driven