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How to Apply for Partnership Lead - Clinical Trial Abundance Movement

at 1Day Sooner

🏢 About 1Day Sooner

1Day Sooner is a unique nonprofit that amplifies the voices of clinical trial participants and advocates for systemic reform. If you're passionate about accelerating medical research and ensuring trials are more inclusive and efficient, this is a mission-driven organization where your work directly impacts global health.

About This Role

As Partnership Lead, you'll be the face of 1Day Sooner to key stakeholders—academics, industry, and patient groups—building coalitions to advance clinical trial reform. This role is impactful because you'll turn relationships into concrete policy changes and collaborative initiatives that reshape how trials are designed and conducted.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve a morning call with a patient advocacy group to align on a joint letter to the FDA, followed by an afternoon meeting with an academic partner to plan a research collaboration. You'll also review partnership metrics, draft a proposal for a new industry alliance, and prepare talking points for the Advocacy Director's upcoming congressional briefing.

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🎯 Who 1Day Sooner Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in coalition building or partnership management within health policy, clinical research, or patient advocacy.
  • Deep understanding of clinical trial processes and the current policy reform landscape (e.g., FDA guidance, decentralized trials).
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate diverse groups—from academic researchers to industry executives—and build trust.
  • Strategic thinker who can identify collaboration opportunities and align partners with shared advocacy goals.

📝 Tips for Applying to 1Day Sooner

1

Highlight specific examples of partnerships you've built or coalitions you've led in health policy or clinical research.

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Demonstrate your knowledge of 1Day Sooner's specific campaigns (e.g., challenge trials, organ transplant studies) in your cover letter.

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Quantify impact: use numbers to show how your partnerships led to policy changes, funding, or expanded trial access.

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Tailor your resume to emphasize stakeholder engagement, not just general management—use terms like 'coalition building' and 'advocacy alignment'.

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Include a brief note on why clinical trial reform matters to you personally—1Day Sooner values passion and mission alignment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your understanding of the clinical trial ecosystem and key reform issues (e.g., trial diversity, speed of approvals).', 'Concrete examples of building trust and managing relationships across sectors (academia, industry, nonprofits).', "How your partnership work can directly support 1Day Sooner's advocacy goals and participant-centered mission.", 'Your ability to align government and non-government efforts, as mentioned in the job description.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read 1Day Sooner's website thoroughly, especially their advocacy positions on challenge trials and participant compensation.
  • → Review recent publications or op-eds by 1Day Sooner's founder or team to understand their current messaging.
  • → Research key partners they already work with (e.g., universities, pharma companies) to identify where you could add value.
  • → Understand the broader clinical trial reform landscape—e.g., FDA's Project FrontRunner, CTTI initiatives, or the 21st Century Cures Act.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 What experience do you have with clinical trial reform or health policy advocacy?
2 Describe a time you managed a partnership with conflicting interests—how did you find common ground?
3 How would you approach building trust with patient advocacy groups who may be skeptical of industry?
4 What's your understanding of 1Day Sooner's 'abundance movement' and how partnerships advance it?
5 How would you measure success in this role—what metrics matter most for partnership impact?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on your own achievements without connecting them to partnership outcomes and stakeholder impact.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'passion for health'—be specific about clinical trial reform and participant advocacy.
  • Don't overlook the importance of interpersonal trust-building; emphasize soft skills over technical jargon.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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