Jennifer Maeser

About Jennifer Maeser

Healthcare strategist and clinical research leader with 20+ years of experience advancing patient recruitment, advocacy, and equitable access across large-scale studies. I specialize in building cross-functional partnerships, driving DEI-focused outreach, and leading initiatives that improve trial performance and public health outcomes. From managing multimillion-dollar grants to mentoring recruitment teams and guiding community-engaged research, I bring a deep commitment to patient-centered innovation and inclusive health strategies.

Experience

1. Patient Recruitment and Retention Manager

   Medpace

   Sep 2021 — Present · US

   Lead global patient recruitment strategies across Phase I–IV clinical trials, managing budgets, timelines, and enrollment targets for more than ten concurrent studies.Partner with global sponsors and cross-functional teams to evaluate protocol feasibility and design recruitment campaigns that consistently exceed enrollment goals.Serve as recruitment strategy lead in bid defense meetings, securing more than $10 million in annual contract wins through data-driven planning and persuasive communication.Mentor and manage a team of over ten Patient Recruitment Coordinators, elevating performance and ensuring consistency across global study operations through collaborative, hands-on leadership.Direct the Medpace Advocacy Program, chairing a multi-departmental committee to expand partnerships, develop scalable engagement tools, and integrate advocacy collaboration across all trial operations.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Health Education

• University of Washington

  Master of Science (M.S.), Public Health Education and Behavior Change