Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology. The company's platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions. Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company has completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February of 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location. Position Summary The Sr. Manager, Participant Retention Specialist provides clinical guidance to sites participating in Structure's clinical trials to support patient retention strategies and harmonize protocol activities. This position will also interact very closely with the different functions within Structure (biometrics, pharmacovigilance, clinical science) and the external partners (CRO and sites). This is an individual contributor role and will report to an Executive Medical Director in Clinical Development. Hybrid. Essential Duties and responsibilities * Participant Engagement Strategy: Develop a comprehensive participant engagement strategy tailored to the Phase 2b obesity trial, including proactive communication, educational materials, and support services to enhance participant satisfaction and retention. * Site Support: Provide ongoing support and guidance to clinical trial sites on participant recruitment and retention strategies, offering resources, training, and assistance to optimize site engagement. * Participant Recruitment Assistance: Collaborate with clinical trial sites to develop and implement effective participant recruitment strategies, leveraging targeted outreach, community partnerships, and innovative marketing approaches to identify and enroll eligible participants. * Participant Retention Planning: Work with clinical trial sites to develop participant retention plans, addressing potential barriers to retention and implementing proactive measures to minimize participant dropout rates. * Communication Channels Establishment: Establish clear and accessible communication channels for participants to reach out with questions, concerns, or feedback, ensuring timely responses and support throughout the trial. * Participant-retention Program: Implement participant retention programs, such as compensation for time and travel, to enhance participant motivation and adherence to study protocols in collaboration with clinical trial sites and the study sponsor. * Collaborates actively with cross function teams, such as pharmacovigilance, data management, clinical operations, clinical science, etc. CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRMENTS: * Deep knowledge in study design, protocol development and study conduct * Experience of preparation and implementation for participant-targeted retention strategies, focused on key aspects of the protocol, included but not limited to diet, behavioral changes, symptomatic therapies, etc. * Good written and oral communication skills in the presentation, and authoring process with relevant cross function team, medical experts, and research staff from participating sites * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment * Competency on good decision making, influencing, and execution in the changing business environment and being comfortable for uncertainties through excellent risk management skills REQUIREMENTS Education * A nursing degree (certified nurse or equivalent) with clinical experience in the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight/obesity. Experience * At least 6+ years' experience of clinical management of patient population of interest, in research setting as well as clinical practice * Experience of preparation and implementation for clinical trial retention strategies * Managerial experience of nursing team (dietician, research coordinator, research nurses) preferred Travel * Travel requirements as needed (monthly to the office and up to 40% visiting research sites in the US) The target salary range for this full-time role is $160,000 - $192,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Structure Therapeutics determines salary ranges based on level and scope of responsibilities, as well as location. Individual pay is further determined by additional factors, including relevant experience, specific job skills, education and training. More details about the specific salary range for your location will be discussed with you during the hiring process by the StructureTx Talent Acquisition Team.