Become a Patient/Caregiver Rep

Expert Meetings

One way that CTTI engages with and integrates patients into our work is by having patient/caregiver representatives on our Steering Committee. We are currently accepting applications for two positions through 11:59 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 2. We are looking for self-starters with personal experience and familiarity with clinical trials who can work with stakeholders across the research community. 

Before applying, individuals should review the following information to understand the requirements and expectations of the position: 

Selection Criteria for Patient/Caregiver Representatives

Patient or caregiver with:

  • Willingness to commit time and effort to CTTI’s mission and projects
  • Ability to work proactively and be a self-starter
  • Understanding of and interest in clinical trials system and regulations
  • Previous experience with efforts to improve clinical trials
  • Experience working in a constructive manner with diverse stakeholders
  • Well-positioned within the advocacy community to gather input for CTTI initiatives and communicate CTTI's work to the patient/caregiver community and others within the clinical trials ecosystem
  • Ability to represent diverse patient populations
  • Public speaking skills and experience desirable

 

Expectations for Patient/Caregiver Representatives

  • Support CTTI's mission within patient advocacy communities
  • Represent the individual patient/caregiver experience
  • Actively participate in CTTI's bi-annual Steering Committee meetings and bi-monthly webinars (in person or virtually, based on ability and/or preference)
  • Contribute ideas for CTTI projects and participate in their conduct and analysis:
    • Serve as an active member and/or co-leader for at least one project team per year
    • Provide patient/caregiver voice for other CTTI project activities as appropriate (e.g. expert meetings, advisory committees, etc.)
  • Seek opportunities to promote and engage others in CTTI’s work and in implementing CTTI’s recommendations

 

Terms

  • 3-year term with the opportunity to be extended for one year or up to one additional term based on participation and performance
  • CTTI values collaboration, constructive dialogue, mutual respect, and solution-oriented thinking.  Thus, CTTI reserves the right to bring a term to close early should a representative not be a good fit with the organizational values or fail to meet the expectations listed above.

Apply here