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.

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