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About the Role

The Clinical Research Recruiter develops and executes patient recruitment and retention strategies to meet enrollment targets across multiple clinical trials. This role collaborates with investigators, CRCs, sponsors, and marketing partners to ensure timely enrollment while maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate understands site operations, recruitment KPIs, and the financial impact of enrollment performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement study-specific recruitment plans in collaboration with the study team.
Review protocols to identify target populations, inclusion/exclusion challenges, and enrollment feasibility.
Use technology systems to support patient identification and track funnel outcomes.
Forecast enrollment timelines and proactively identify risks to meeting targets.
Monitor and report on recruitment metrics and trends.
Conduct pre-screening calls using approved scripts and documentation tools.
Educate potential participants about study requirements and expectations.
Coordinate referrals from physicians, internal databases, central and site driven campaigns and community outreach.
Maintain regular follow-up with interested candidates to improve conversion rates.
Track patient and study candidate outreach in sites technology.
Collaborate on development of IRB/REB-approved recruitment materials.
Manage and/or support digital campaigns (social media, website inquiries, online platforms).
Develop relationships with referring physicians/community partners and support data mining and chart screening.
Support local outreach initiatives (health fairs, patient advocacy groups).

Requirements

Equivalent experience in clinical research recruitment considered.
1–3 years in clinical research, healthcare recruitment, or patient engagement.
Experience in cardio-metabolic preferred.
Familiarity with CTMS, EMR, and recruitment tracking systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to explain complex medical information clearly and empathetically.
Data-driven mindset with comfort analyzing recruitment metrics.
Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline.
Understanding of ICH-GCP and research compliance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Explaining complex medical information
Data analysis
Organization
Follow-up discipline
ICH-GCP understanding
Research compliance understanding
Multi-study management

Work Type

Fast-paced, enrollment-driven clinical research site
Requires frequent phone and digital communication with patients
May require occasional evening/weekend outreach based on patient availability

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, communications, marketing, or related field preferred