[Hiring] Patient Recruitment Specialist @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Senior Patient Recruitment Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to enhance patient recruitment and retention in clinical trials.

• Your experience in talent acquisition and recruitment will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and executing comprehensive patient recruitment plans tailored to specific clinical trials, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Collaborating with clinical research teams to identify target patient populations and develop outreach strategies that resonate with potential participants.
• Utilizing a variety of channels, including digital marketing, social media, and community outreach, to promote trial participation and enhance visibility.
• Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and community organizations to facilitate recruitment efforts.
• Conducting market research to understand patient needs, preferences, and barriers to participation in clinical trials, and using this information to inform recruitment strategies.
• Monitoring recruitment metrics and progress, analyzing data to identify trends, and adjusting strategies as needed to meet recruitment goals.
• Providing support and guidance to patients throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience and addressing any concerns they may have.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience in patient recruitment or clinical research, with a strong understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful recruitment strategies that effectively engage and retain participants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in evaluating recruitment metrics and using data to drive decision-making.
• Creative thinker with a passion for improving patient access to clinical trials and enhancing the patient experience.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and techniques, as well as experience with social media platforms for outreach.

Requirements

• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.