Freelance Study Coordinator (Oncology / Clinical Trials)

Accelerate patient enrollment in clinical trials with SubjectWell/Clariness, helping patients gain access to life-changing medications. We support biopharmaceutical companies and CROs in completing clinical trials faster so innovative treatments can reach patients sooner.

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.

Tasks

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.