Senior Patient Recruitment Lead (South Africa)
Parexel - South Africa-Bloemfontein-Remote; South Africa-Bloemfontein; South Africa-Lynnwood-Remote; South Africa-Lynnwood
Still listed by Parexel · checked today · posted 14 Oct 2026 (yesterday)
Skills: Patient recruitment, Patient engagement, Patient retention, Kpis, Metrics, Project tracking, Microsoft office, Budgeting, Purchase orders, Stakeholder management, Client-facing communication, Vendor management
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.