<p>Location: Cape Breton, NS</p><br/><p>Employment Type: Full-time Employment</p><br/><p>Team: Community Partnerships</p><br/><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Community Health Research Educator &nbsp;(Brand Ambassador)</b></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Job Summary:&nbsp;</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 1pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated Community Health Research Educator (CHRE)to act as an ambassador for supporting Care Access’s mission to bring trial opportunities to everyone – everywhere!&nbsp; This role supports this mission through three key areas: Awareness, Education, and Access. This role is a field-based position within the Community Engagement department of Care Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">The CHRE is responsible for liaising with community members and organizations to create awareness, interest, and facilitate interested individuals to connecting with enrollment pathways for active clinical trials. This role requires extensive networking and partnership building with local community organizations, providing clinical trial education to potential patient participants and healthcare professionals (HCPs). The CHRE will also identify and organize community-based events and engagement activities.&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</b></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Key Responsibilities:</b><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Conduct independent research on the Care Access community(ies) deployed, developing strong, long-term relationships with community organizations, based upon current and future projected clinical studies that are or will be enrolling in the community.&nbsp; This includes defining and identifying populations and communities of interest and opportunities to engage with them. This would include, but not be limited to religious organizations, minority associations, local advocacy groups, formal and informal sporting groups, community service organizations, civic clubs, retirement communities, physician practices, etc.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Independently perform community networking and outreach activities, calling on new and established community organizations to build meaningful relationships and partnerships; increasing opportunities for clinical trial education in areas that may not otherwise have access to clinical research&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Develop, organize, and participate in educational events established with community partners to deliver clinical trial education to potential partners and potential clinical trial patient participants.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Collaborate with Care Access personnel across the organization to accomplish strategic initiatives and be an extension of other team efforts&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Supervisory Responsibilities&nbsp;</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">The CHRE is part of a team dedicated that educates communities, potential participants, and healthcare providers, to produce high-quality and inclusive research, in collaboration with our Sponsors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Community Health Research Educator uses their experience and independent judgment in the sourcing, planning, collaboration, and delivery of education to a variety of community groups, potential clinical trial participants, and Health Care Professionals in group and individual settings.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Community Health Research Educator is a critical member of the clinical research team and will be assigned to specific Care Access community(ies) and their related sites and patient access locations, as the primary driver of community health research education activities. Additionally, the CHRE maybe flexibly deployed to other communities in North America and be required to travel via automobile or air, where needs have been identified to support the demand of clinical trial community outreach and education.&nbsp;Some planning and administrative work will be completed remotely (home office). In addition, the Community Health Research Educator will:&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Represent Care Access and Sponsors to bring clinical trial opportunities to potential patient participants at events, large and small, communicating 1:1 and in group settings to potential patient participants</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Provide end-to-end management of community events, including pre-event communication, event preparation, staffing, ordering of materials, execution, break-down, and follow-up activities&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px">Create a localized outreach plan, tracking calls, and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Conduct after-action reviews and provide feedback to continuously improve Care Access and the educational experience of community groups, sponsors, and potential patient-participants.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Initiate and discuss opportunities for partnering with local community organizations (large and small), doctors’ offices, facilities, etc.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Collaborate with other Care Access personnel to plan and coordinate CHRE engagement activities&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Educate and promote Care Access and Sponsor clinical trial potential participation in a non-coercive manner, to community partners, HCPs, and potential patient participants on existing clinical trials to facilitate interest and recruitment within their networks&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Provide feedback to Business Development team and Sponsors on the research priorities of the community and community HCPs&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Conduct research and outreach phone calls to community organizations and external stakeholders for interest and set up appointments for outreach&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Facilitate warm handoffs between and among Care Access team members with patients who desire consideration for participation in clinical trials&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Support the larger clinical research team&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Communicate and coordinate activities with Local Care Access stakeholders and Patient Engagement Department Leads as directed and on weekly calls and emails to ensure understanding of strategy, execution (including effective business planning), and compliance.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Take full responsibility and accountability for their assigned community, driving top-of-funnel potential patient enrollment through the purposeful evaluation and execution of community events that are a match for appropriate clinical trial cohorts&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Travel throughout North America, as needed to support other districts efforts with community outreach and education&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 14.6667px">Required Skills/Abilities</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and passionate about clinical trials and healthcare. Interpersonal skills and the ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships are essential. Experience in medical and/or research fields is a plus but is not mandatory.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Willing and able to travel anywhere in North America and demonstrating the resiliency to become an expert in their local market or in a market in which they are deployed</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Proficient using Microsoft 365 Applications and comfortable learning new platforms and technologies (Salesforce, Teams, etc.)for collaboration and potential remote engagement with community partners and patients&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to manage data collection and related technology in a variety of settings with diverse populations&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Excellent emotional Intelligence with empathy and understanding of experimental and health psychology&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team of clinicians, researchers, and coordinators both inside of Care Access and with external partners&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Strong organizational and project management skills, including maintaining deadlines</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to think critically and solve problems independently&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Knowledge of human subjects’ ethics and Institutional Review Board (IRB) research protocols is preferred&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Multilingual is a plus&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Travel &amp; Remote Work Expectations</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Candidates must have the ability to travel throughout North America as well as work remotely. The amount of travel and remote work time will vary by assigned community(ies)&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must have access to reliable, high-speed internet&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Flexibility to work occasional weekends and/or after normal business hours will be required based on travel, community events, and other business needs&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must be able to travel via commercial airline&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid / Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must have access to, and be willing and able to drive their own reliable, operable, and safe vehicle when in their home community (not to include scooters or motorcycles) – Care Access reimburses business use of personal vehicle according to IRS guidance.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must show proof of valid vehicle insurance and registration&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Education and Experience</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Minimum of 2 years of proficient clinical/education discussions with patients</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Experience providing informational presentations to various audiences</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Preferred: Direct patient education experience</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Preferred: Experience creating community networks and engaging and developing community partnerships.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Preferred: Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health education&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle, airplane, or while at a desk and working on a computer.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Must be able to lift to fifteen (15) pounds at times&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">At Care Access Research, we embrace the difference and the unique perspective everyone on our team brings to the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Care Access Research is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all our terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All employment at Care Access Research is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div>Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.</div><div><br></div>

Location: Cape Breton, NS

  

Employment Type: Full-time Employment

  

Team: Community Partnerships

  

 **Community Health Research Educator  (Brand Ambassador)**

  

 **Job Summary:  **



We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated Community Health Research Educator
(CHRE)to act as an ambassador for supporting Care Access’s mission to bring
trial opportunities to everyone – everywhere!  This role supports this mission
through three key areas: Awareness, Education, and Access. This role is a
field-based position within the Community Engagement department of Care
Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.



The CHRE is responsible for liaising with community members and organizations
to create awareness, interest, and facilitate interested individuals to
connecting with enrollment pathways for active clinical trials. This role
requires extensive networking and partnership building with local community
organizations, providing clinical trial education to potential patient
participants and healthcare professionals (HCPs). The CHRE will also identify
and organize community-based events and engagement activities.

 ** **

 **Key Responsibilities:**  

  

Conduct independent research on the Care Access community(ies) deployed,
developing strong, long-term relationships with community organizations, based
upon current and future projected clinical studies that are or will be
enrolling in the community.  This includes defining and identifying
populations and communities of interest and opportunities to engage with them.
This would include, but not be limited to religious organizations, minority
associations, local advocacy groups, formal and informal sporting groups,
community service organizations, civic clubs, retirement communities,
physician practices, etc.

  

Independently perform community networking and outreach activities, calling on
new and established community organizations to build meaningful relationships
and partnerships; increasing opportunities for clinical trial education in
areas that may not otherwise have access to clinical research

  

Develop, organize, and participate in educational events established with
community partners to deliver clinical trial education to potential partners
and potential clinical trial patient participants.

  

Collaborate with Care Access personnel across the organization to accomplish
strategic initiatives and be an extension of other team efforts

  

 **Supervisory Responsibilities  **



The CHRE is part of a team dedicated that educates communities, potential
participants, and healthcare providers, to produce high-quality and inclusive
research, in collaboration with our Sponsors.  

The Community Health Research Educator uses their experience and independent
judgment in the sourcing, planning, collaboration, and delivery of education
to a variety of community groups, potential clinical trial participants, and
Health Care Professionals in group and individual settings.

  

 **Other Duties and Responsibilities**

  

The Community Health Research Educator is a critical member of the clinical
research team and will be assigned to specific Care Access community(ies) and
their related sites and patient access locations, as the primary driver of
community health research education activities. Additionally, the CHRE maybe
flexibly deployed to other communities in North America and be required to
travel via automobile or air, where needs have been identified to support the
demand of clinical trial community outreach and education. Some planning and
administrative work will be completed remotely (home office). In addition, the
Community Health Research Educator will:

  

Represent Care Access and Sponsors to bring clinical trial opportunities to
potential patient participants at events, large and small, communicating 1:1
and in group settings to potential patient participants

  

Provide end-to-end management of community events, including pre-event
communication, event preparation, staffing, ordering of materials, execution,
break-down, and follow-up activities

  

Create a localized outreach plan, tracking calls, and meeting key performance
indicators (KPIs).

  

Conduct after-action reviews and provide feedback to continuously improve Care
Access and the educational experience of community groups, sponsors, and
potential patient-participants.  

  

Initiate and discuss opportunities for partnering with local community
organizations (large and small), doctors’ offices, facilities, etc.

  

Collaborate with other Care Access personnel to plan and coordinate CHRE
engagement activities

  

Educate and promote Care Access and Sponsor clinical trial potential
participation in a non-coercive manner, to community partners, HCPs, and
potential patient participants on existing clinical trials to facilitate
interest and recruitment within their networks

  

Provide feedback to Business Development team and Sponsors on the research
priorities of the community and community HCPs

  

Conduct research and outreach phone calls to community organizations and
external stakeholders for interest and set up appointments for outreach

  

Facilitate warm handoffs between and among Care Access team members with
patients who desire consideration for participation in clinical trials

  

Support the larger clinical research team

  

Communicate and coordinate activities with Local Care Access stakeholders and
Patient Engagement Department Leads as directed and on weekly calls and emails
to ensure understanding of strategy, execution (including effective business
planning), and compliance.

  

Take full responsibility and accountability for their assigned community,
driving top-of-funnel potential patient enrollment through the purposeful
evaluation and execution of community events that are a match for appropriate
clinical trial cohorts

  

Travel throughout North America, as needed to support other districts efforts
with community outreach and education



 **Required Skills/Abilities**

  

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and passionate about clinical
trials and healthcare. Interpersonal skills and the ability to forge and
maintain positive working relationships are essential. Experience in medical
and/or research fields is a plus but is not mandatory.

  

Willing and able to travel anywhere in North America and demonstrating the
resiliency to become an expert in their local market or in a market in which
they are deployed

  

Proficient using Microsoft 365 Applications and comfortable learning new
platforms and technologies (Salesforce, Teams, etc.)for collaboration and
potential remote engagement with community partners and patients  

  

Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality

  

Ability to manage data collection and related technology in a variety of
settings with diverse populations

  

Excellent emotional Intelligence with empathy and understanding of
experimental and health psychology

  

Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team of clinicians, researchers,
and coordinators both inside of Care Access and with external partners

  

Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

  

Strong organizational and project management skills, including maintaining
deadlines

  

Ability to think critically and solve problems independently

  

Knowledge of human subjects’ ethics and Institutional Review Board (IRB)
research protocols is preferred

  

Multilingual is a plus  

  

 **Travel & Remote Work Expectations**

  

Candidates must have the ability to travel throughout North America as well as
work remotely. The amount of travel and remote work time will vary by assigned
community(ies)

  

Must have access to reliable, high-speed internet

  

Flexibility to work occasional weekends and/or after normal business hours
will be required based on travel, community events, and other business needs

  

Must be able to travel via commercial airline

  

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid / Authorized to
Drive in Canada and the US)

  

Must have access to, and be willing and able to drive their own reliable,
operable, and safe vehicle when in their home community (not to include
scooters or motorcycles) – Care Access reimburses business use of personal
vehicle according to IRS guidance.

  

Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record
Check

  

Must show proof of valid vehicle insurance and registration

  

 **Education and Experience**

  

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

  

Minimum of 2 years of proficient clinical/education discussions with patients



Experience providing informational presentations to various audiences



Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion

  

Preferred: Direct patient education experience



Preferred: Experience creating community networks and engaging and developing
community partnerships.



Preferred: Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health
education  

  

 **Physical Requirements**

  

Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle, airplane, or while at a desk and
working on a computer.



Must be able to lift to fifteen (15) pounds at times

  

At Care Access Research, we embrace the difference and the unique perspective
everyone on our team brings to the table. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment. Care Access Research is dedicated to
unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices. We do not discriminate
based on race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws. We do not tolerate discrimination
or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to
all our terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training. All employment at Care Access Research is
decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.  

  

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

  

