If you enjoy helping people and have strong communication skills, join our virtual team and contribute to meaningful medical research.
We are currently seeking a Freelance Study Coordinator to support our team in handling unscripted patient calls related to oncology clinical trials. If you have a medical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in oncology or clinical research, this could be a great fit.
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About the role
As an Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment, you will serve as a key link between cancer patients, their treating physicians, and clinical trial sites. Your mission is to help patients feel informed and supported as they consider research participation. You will not assess medical eligibility, but rather support understanding, encourage dialogue with care teams, and help coordinate communication with study sites.
As an Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment, you will:
* Conduct unscripted, empathetic conversations with cancer patients about clinical trial options.
* Clearly explain the purpose, process, and risks of clinical trials using language that patients can understand.
* Introduce relevant studies based on general criteria (e.g., cancer type, treatment setting, location).
* Encourage informed discussions between patients and their treating physicians.
* Coordinate initial outreach between physicians and research sites when a trial may be suitable.
* Maintain ethical standards in communication and respect patient autonomy at all times.
* Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality across all patient interactions.
Requirements
Education:
* Medical degree (MD or equivalent) – required.
Experience:
* At least 3 years of experience in oncology, clinical trials, or patient education.
* Prior involvement in oncology trials or patient recruitment is a strong plus.
* Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, patient navigation, or healthcare communication.
Languages:
* Fluent German – required.
* Professional English – required.
* Professional Spanish - nice to have.
Location:
* Remote, from anywhere.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
* Empathetic, professional communicator comfortable with sensitive topics.
* Strong organizational and coordination skills.
* Able to explain medical concepts without providing clinical advice.
* Respectful of ethical boundaries and patient autonomy.
Benefits
* Remote freelance opportunity.
* Competitive project-based compensation.
* Meaningful work supporting cancer patients and clinical research.
* Exposure to innovative oncology clinical trials.
Interested?
If you are a medical professional with oncology or clinical research experience and are passionate about patient-centered communication, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience in oncology, clinical trials, or patient engagement. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the project scope, expected availability, and next steps.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment and welcome applications from professionals of diverse backgrounds.
Join us in helping patients better understand their clinical trial options and connect with research opportunities that may shape the future of cancer care.
Skills Required
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent)
- At least 3 years of experience in oncology, clinical trials, or patient education
- Prior involvement in oncology trials or patient recruitment
- Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, patient navigation, or healthcare communication
- Fluent German
- Professional English
- Ability to conduct unscripted, empathetic patient conversations and strong communication skills
- Respect for ethical boundaries and patient autonomy; maintain confidentiality and documentation
What We Do
SubjectWell is a venture-backed technology startup on an unstoppable mission to disrupt patient recruitment for clinical trials, a $100 billion dollar sector. Clinical trials need millions of qualified patient volunteers, but regularly fall behind schedule because patients are unaware of the benefits of clinical trials or even how to get involved. SubjectWell was founded by two entrepreneurs on their third successful startup finding consumers and matching them with opportunities in digital marketplaces. Our founders realized traditional patient recruitment inefficiently advertises for one clinical trial, research site, and disease at a time. SubjectWell is transforming patient recruitment with the creation of the first and only clinical trials marketplace. We broadly educate people on the benefits of research participation and allow interested patients to choose from and be screened against multiple clinical trials in the marketplace. Since 2012, SubjectWell’s high-touch approach has helped over 115 pharmaceutical and biotech companies find qualified patients in over 175 therapeutic areas. SubjectWell is looking for exceptional people, who are passionate about their field of expertise. Your work will build an innovative healthcare startup that is helping patients access promising care and is speeding the delivery of new medical treatments to the world. Here is your chance to really make a difference, both in your career and in the lives of millions.
Why Work With Us
SubjectWell is a collaborative, fast-paced, people-focused technology startup. Everything you do here is high impact. We provide fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and their immediate family, company sponsored HRA, 401k (3% employer contribution), company stock options, unlimited PTO, and a casual office environment.
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