Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment (Freelance, Remote)

Accelerate Patient Enrollment with SubjectWell/Clariness

SubjectWell/Clariness helps biopharmaceutical companies and CROs complete clinical trials faster, bringing life-changing medications to patients sooner. We are 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, strong communication skills, and experience in oncology or clinical research, this remote opportunity could be a great fit.

About the Role: Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment

As an Onco-Companion, you will serve as a key link between cancer patients, their treating physicians, and clinical trial sites. Your mission is to ensure patients feel informed and supported as they consider research participation. You will not assess medical eligibility but will support understanding, encourage dialogue with care teams, and help coordinate communication with study sites.

Tasks

• Conduct unscripted, empathetic conversations with cancer patients about clinical trial options.
• Clearly explain the purpose, process, and risks of clinical trials using patient-friendly language.
• 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.
• Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality in 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.
• Ability 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 encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for further discussion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment.