Community Engagement Partner II
Care Access Research
Tucson, AZ, USA
Posted on May 7, 2025
What We Do:
Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites which operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers. By removing this bottleneck, Care Access is helping accelerate the approval and delivery of critical and life-saving therapies.
Who We Are:
We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Community Engagement Partner II, focused on fostering strong relationships with local communities to support health initiatives. This role will involve working with various local organizations and groups to build community capacity to engage in health research and develop and execute impactful community events and campaigns. This role is a local position within the Community Engagement department of Care Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.
What You'll Be Working On (Duties include but not limited to):
- Partner with local organizations including non-profits, faith-based organizations, community groups to schedule, coordinate, and manage between 10-12 community-based screening events per month.
- Prioritize community events based on deep understanding of team goals and broader organizational strategy
- Set clear and achievable goals for each program/event, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and community needs.
- Demonstrate strong planning abilities and effectively communicate plans and outcomes to company leadership.
- Establish benchmarks for successful and effective programs/events, regularly assessing and adjusting strategies to meet intended goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct retrospective analyses to enhance upcoming programs/services in alignment with evolving community outreach strategies.
- Responsible for organizing local Ambassadors and expanding the reach of the Future of Medicine program through mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Listen to and collaborate closely with local organizations, clubs, and faith groups to plan and implement events or campaigns that are meaningful to the communities being served.
- Deliver clear, engaging presentations to both individuals and groups. Translate complex concepts into easily understandable terms for a general audience.
- Collaborates with internal Care Access teams to strategize and execute community engagement activities.
- Supports the larger clinical research team, ensuring seamless transitions for participants interested in participating in clinical trials
- Propose suggestions for continued community partnership initiatives based on managerial direction
- Provides support and knowledge sharing to more junior team members on the team
Physical Requirements:
- Physical demands associated with this position include:
- Walking (20%)
- Sitting (20%)
- Lifting - up to 25lbs and overhead (20%)
- Standing (20%)
- Driving (20%)
Travel Requirements:
- This role requires up to 25% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives. During onboarding and training, additional travel may be required.
- Type of travel required: National
What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- At least 3-4 years of experience managing program outreach
- Comfortable exercising good judgement and working autonomously
- The ideal candidate should be patient, empathetic, persistent, and of the utmost integrity.
- Proven ability in building and maintaining community partnerships.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using modern technology for communication and data management.
- Multilingual is a plus.
Certifications, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Professional experience in Community Development, Community Organizing, Public Health, Social Work, or related field.
- Experience planning an organizing events and campaigns
- Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion
- Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health education are preferred.
Licenses:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid / Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)
- Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check
Benefits (US Full-Time Employees Only)
- PTO/vacation days, sick days, holidays.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision Insurance. 75% for dependents.
- HSA plan
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life Insurance.
- Culture of growth and equality
- 401k retirement plan
Diversity & Inclusion:
We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.
At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We’re uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We’re proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the physicians and caring for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
