Senior Patient Recruitment Lead (South Africa)

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

At Parexel, your career can make a difference. 

Parexel is a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing healthcare and bringing life-changing therapies to patients around the world.  We are seeking a Senior Patient Recruitment Lead to join our growing global Patient Recruitment team. As a Senior Patient Recruitment Lead, you will join a dynamic, collaborative environment that helps patients access clinical trial opportunities through innovative recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies. Through partnership with global teams, sponsors, sites, and patient-focused vendors, you will increase your exposure to all aspects of patient recruitment while building a rewarding career in clinical research. 

Skills We Are Looking For;  

• Passionate about improving the patient and caregiver experience in clinical trials 
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Confident and comfortable in a client-facing role, including complex discussions and presentations 
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Adaptable and collaborative 
• Comfortable working with metrics, KPIs and project tracking 

What You Will Do;  

• Support patient recruitment, engagement and retention initiatives 
• Lead patient recruitment projects and support delivery across complex cases 
• Coordinate patient-facing materials, websites and campaigns 
• Work with vendors and study teams 
• Monitor KPIs, metrics and recruitment performance 
• Support budgets, purchase orders and project documentation 
• Contribute to innovative recruitment strategies 
• Lead client-facing communications, presentations and stakeholder management 

What You Will Bring;

• Degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business or related field, or equivalent experience 
• 3-5+ years of experience in a patient recruitment environment 
• Demonstrated client-facing experience, including managing complex cases and presenting or communicating directly with clients
• Direct patient-facing experience is required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills 
• Excellent English communication skills 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities 

Additional Details 

• Home-based opportunity in South Africa
 • Flexible working arrangements 
• Continued career growth within Patient Recruitment 

Why Join Us 

Be part of innovative projects that improve patient access to clinical trials. Experience a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, global exposure, and meaningful work that helps bring new therapies to patients worldwide.