Recruiter

Job Title: Clinical Research Recruiter

Location: Remote or Hybrid (based on business needs)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Recruiter to support talent acquisition for a growing Contract Research Organization (CRO). This role will be dedicated to recruiting clinical research professionals across a variety of functions while working in close partnership with an external recruiting agency. The Recruiter will leverage the agency's recruiting resources, talent network, market expertise, and sourcing support to identify and hire top clinical research talent.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of clinical research roles, industry terminology, and the qualifications required for positions across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biometrics, Medical Affairs, and related functional areas. This individual must be able to assess technical skill sets, build strong relationships with hiring managers, and manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for clinical research positions from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required qualifications, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for technical and cultural fit.
• Utilize internal recruiting resources as well as agency sourcing tools, candidate pipelines, and industry networks to identify qualified talent.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of clinical research professionals for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct detailed candidate interviews to assess technical experience, therapeutic area expertise, certifications, and career goals.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with comprehensive interview summaries.
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with the recruiting agency to develop sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruiting metrics, hiring timelines, and pipeline activity.
• Stay informed on clinical research hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and talent market conditions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Participate in recruiting strategy meetings and workforce planning discussions.

Positions Recruited

Recruiting responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical Research Associate (CRA I, II, Senior CRA)
• Clinical Trial Manager (CTM)
• Clinical Project Manager (CPM)
• Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
• Clinical Research Nurse
• Clinical Research Assistant
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Regulatory Coordinator
• Clinical Data Manager
• Clinical Data Coordinator
• Biostatistician
• Statistical Programmer
• Medical Writer
• Clinical Scientist
• Safety/Pharmacovigilance Specialist
• Medical Monitor
• Site Start-Up Specialist
• Clinical Operations Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Quality Assurance (GCP)
• Laboratory Personnel
• Medical Assistants
• Phlebotomists
• Site Network Personnel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 2 years focused on clinical research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the clinical research industry and the responsibilities of common clinical research positions.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of technical and operational clinical research roles.
• Ability to evaluate candidate qualifications based on study experience, therapeutic area expertise, certifications, and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong interviewing, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within a CRO environment.
• Previous agency recruiting experience or experience partnering with staffing firms.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and the clinical trial process.
• Experience recruiting for Phase I-IV clinical trials.
• Familiarity with therapeutic areas such as oncology, CNS, respiratory, infectious disease, cardiovascular, metabolic, and rare disease.
• Experience supporting high-volume and niche clinical research hiring.

Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of the qualifications, certifications, and experience associated with clinical research roles, including:

• ICH-GCP and FDA regulations
• Clinical trial phases (Phase I-IV)
• Site monitoring and clinical operations
• Regulatory Affairs
• Data Management
• Pharmacovigilance
• Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
• Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
• Electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF)
• Therapeutic area experience
• Medical terminology
• Clinical research certifications (ACRP, SOCRA, CCRP, CCRA, CCRC)
• Clinical and laboratory workflows

What You'll Bring

• A consultative recruiting approach with the ability to understand complex clinical research roles.
• Strong sourcing skills and the ability to identify passive candidates.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with hiring managers, candidates, and recruiting partners.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to leverage agency resources, recruiting tools, and clinical research expertise to deliver high-quality candidates efficiently.
• A passion for connecting top clinical research professionals with meaningful career opportunities.