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ICON plc

Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

Posted 1 week ago

ReadingRemote

Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

ICON plc

Permanent
Full-Time
Sign up to unlock the estimation.Sign up to unlock the estimation~£65,000 - £85,000per annum· Meev estimate

Posted 1 week ago

Description

Senior Patient Recruitment Lead
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

What You Will Do
You will oversee talent acquisition and recruitment workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and executing comprehensive patient recruitment strategies tailored to specific clinical trial objectives, ensuring alignment with study protocols and timelines.
  • Leading cross-functional teams in the identification and engagement of target patient populations, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts.
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and community organizations to enhance recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Analyzing recruitment metrics and performance data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, making data-informed recommendations for improvement.
  • Creating and overseeing the development of patient-centric marketing materials and outreach campaigns to effectively communicate trial benefits and address patient concerns.
  • Providing training and guidance to project teams and staff on recruitment best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance recruitment success.
  • Staying informed about industry trends, regulatory guidelines, and emerging technologies that impact patient recruitment and engagement.

Your Profile
You will have solid talent acquisition and recruitment experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in patient recruitment or clinical research, with a proven track record of successful recruitment strategies in a clinical trial setting.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward achieving recruitment goals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and effectively advocate for patient participation.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in evaluating recruitment performance metrics and using data to drive strategic decisions.
  • Creative problem-solver with a passion for improving patient access to clinical trials and enhancing the overall patient experience.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing strategies and tools, as well as familiarity with social media platforms for outreach efforts.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

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

Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
  • 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

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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