Jobs in Germany
(Freelance/Project-based); Location: Based in or around Berlin, Germany.
We are hiring a Onco-Companion – Patient Recruitment who 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.
Your responsibilities:
- 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.
Your profile:
- You speak German (mother-tongue) and English.
- You have worked as a Nurse, CRA, or a position in the medical field.
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) – required.
- 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.
- Empathetic, professional communicator comfortable with sensitive topics.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to explain medical concepts without providing clinical advice.
- Respectful of ethical boundaries and patient autonomy.
What we offer:
- Make an impact in healthcare - The speed of bringing needed medical innovation to market still depends on the duration of clinical by globally lowering the barrier for access to clinical trials and increasing the chances to find a treatment for patients, we accelerate medical innovation.
Have we sparked your interest?
Would you like to become part of our dynamic, curious, and international culture with plenty of room for your ideas and creativity in an inspiring atmosphere? If so, we look forward to receiving your application with details of your desired salary and possible starting date, preferably via our application portal.
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