K2 is seeking a Director of Community and Physician Engagement to support our clinics out of The Villages, FL for the region of The Villages and Winter Garden. In this role, the Director lead a team of Research Navigators and Community Connectors within a region. This role is pivotal in promoting clinical research as a care option, enhancing patient access to innovative therapies, and fostering strong relationships with local physicians and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in clinical research, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for community engagement

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Oversight: Manage the K2 Research Navigators, ensuring they effectively prescreen patients in clinical practices and promote clinical research opportunities. Supervise the K2 Community Connectors, guiding their efforts in branding, marketing, and community outreach initiatives. Oversee the triage process to evaluate patient eligibility for current and future studies, ensuring adherence to protocols, understand site’s book of business and study protocols. Ensure the team performs clinical tasks, such as memory testing and vital signs measurements, accurately and consistently.
• Metrics Management: Develop and implement metrics to evaluate the performance and impact of the K2 Research Navigators and Community Connectors. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and report on the effectiveness of outreach efforts. Meet monthly revenue goals. Oversee the tracking and updating of data systems in place to ensure real-time accuracy across databases.
  Ensure accurate entry of pre-screen test results, medical conditions, and medication details into the database, and monitor data integrity.
• Contractual Agreements: Build and maintain strong relationships with local physicians and healthcare providers to facilitate collaboration in clinical research. Negotiate and set contractual agreements with physicians for participation in clinical research studies, ensuring mutual benefit and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Community Engagement: Design and execute community outreach events to increase awareness of K2 Medical Research and its clinical studies. Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance community relations and promote research opportunities. Ensure accurate entry of pre-screen test results, medical conditions, and medication details into the database, and monitor data integrity.
• Education and Training: Provide training and support to Research Navigators and Community Connectors to enhance their knowledge of clinical research and effective communication strategies. Educate physicians and community members about the benefits of clinical research participation. Ensure the team performs clinical tasks, such as memory testing and vital signs measurements, accurately and consistently. Conduct training sessions for new team members, promoting best practices in patient interaction and data management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Experience in data analysis and performance metrics management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (foreign MD, MPH, or similar) preferred
• Proven experience in clinical research, community relations, or healthcare management.
• Previous experience leading a team.

We value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Med, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy, a patient-first approach, and absolutely zero big egos (unless it's an ego about being extra kind, then we'll allow it!). We believe a supportive, caring experience is paramount for our patients, and that starts with you.

We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or even your favorite snack (though we're partial to good research snacks) don't define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability, no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at HR@k2med.com, and we'll ensure you have everything you need to shine.