Director Clinical Recruiter

Sotalent; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Director-level Executive Search Lead to shape Patient Engagement, Experience, and Recruitment initiatives. This remote role targets candidates based in Massachusetts.

The leader will pioneer study startup and participant retention, maximize operational efficiency, and oversee service quality to meet enrollment targets while applying data-driven methodologies to the clinical research lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least ten years in patient engagement or trial optimization in pharma or CRO.
• Experience managing recruitment vendors and advanced trial modeling.
• Strong proficiency with database structures and software models.
• Proven track record identifying high-performing sites and retention materials.

Responsibilities

• Direct recruitment and retention strategy across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Guide outsourced model with real world data and partnerships.
• Mentor team on enrollment cycle planning and site selection.
• Evaluate financial impact of recruitment vendors.
• Act as SME to internal operations on trial optimization.
• Build network of industry partners to support enrollment.
• Remove barriers and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Patient engagement

Trial optimization

Vendor management

Database models

Site selection

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Data modeling tools

Clinical trial software

Job description

Executive Search Lead for Patient Engagement and Clinical Recruitment

A premier global biopharmaceutical leader is seeking a Director level professional to spearhead their Patient Engagement, Experience, and Recruitment initiatives. This is a high impact role reporting to the department head, focused on redefining how clinical research is executed through a patient first lens. The position is offered as a remote opportunity for candidates based in the Massachusetts area.

The primary objective for this leader is to pioneer next generation practices in study startup and participant retention. You will be responsible for maximizing operational efficiency while ensuring every clinical trial remains centered on the patient experience. This involves overseeing service quality to help study teams meet enrollment targets and introducing innovative technologies and data driven methodologies to the clinical research lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the strategy for recruitment and retention across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology, gastrointestinal health, neuroscience, and rare diseases.
• Utilize real world data and strategic partnerships to guide an outsourced operational model.
• Manage and mentor a team focused on enrollment cycle planning, protocol feasibility, and site selection.
• Evaluate the financial performance and impact of specialized recruitment vendors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to internal clinical operations staff on trial optimization principles.
• Build and maintain a robust network of industry partners to support enrollment goals.
• Remove operational barriers for project teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor degree is required, though an advanced degree is highly preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in patient engagement or trial optimization within a pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• Proven expertise in managing modern recruitment vendors and using advanced trial modeling techniques.
• Strong technical proficiency with database structures and software models.
• Demonstrated success in identifying high performing sites and developing effective patient retention materials.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between 177,000 and 278,080 USD annually. The final offer will be determined by the candidate experience level, specific skill set, and educational background. This organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and future of its global workforce.

This company is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive professional environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.