Patient Recruitment Manager - 255944

**OPEN TO RELOCATION**

Relocation assistance can be provided, but position is 100% ONSITE in Ocala, FL.

Overview

A clinical research organization is seeking a driven and disciplined Recruitment Manager to lead patient recruitment operations and deliver consistent, high-quality enrollment across a portfolio of clinical trials. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines direct patient engagement, team coaching, marketing oversight, and data-driven performance management. The ideal candidate thrives on ownership, develops others, and applies structured thinking to a fast-moving, multi-study environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations

• Own and manage recruitment activities for all active trials, ensuring enrollment volume, protocol compliance, and visit readiness are maintained.
• Conduct direct patient recruitment via phone, text, and email—explaining study opportunities, screening for eligibility, and guiding patients from initial contact through enrollment.
• Accurately document all recruitment activity in the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), including patient traits, demographics, medications, and referral sources.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate participant handoffs to clinical teams.
• Update sponsor/CRO recruitment campaign portals on a timely basis.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and coach a team of Patient Recruitment Specialists, fostering a culture of personal accountability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Establish workloads and individual goals for direct reports; conduct regular performance reviews and provide periodic feedback.
• Assign and oversee team members' ownership of sponsor tracking portals, ensuring each is kept current and accurate.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff to build and sustain a high-performing recruitment team.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track and report recruitment KPIs weekly at recruiter, protocol, and indication levels.
• Develop automated reports for daily, weekly, and monthly distribution to site directors and leadership.
• Monitor and report on campaign effectiveness , including cost-per-randomization, screen fail rates, and yield by recruitment source.
• Use data insights to make ongoing recommendations for enrollment optimization.
• Prepare and lead recurring recruitment meetings —building agendas, capturing minutes, distributing action items to keep the team aligned and accountable, and sending summaries to leadership as required.

Marketing & Campaign Management

• Develop and execute per-protocol advertising campaigns , independently and in collaboration with outside vendors, aligning messaging, channels, and timing to study goals.
• Own the patient recruitment advertising budget —allocating spend across protocols and channels, monitoring cost-per-enrollment, and reallocating to maximize return on investment.
• Collaborate with internal marketing staff and outside agencies to ensure effective, compliant recruitment initiatives.
• Secure IRB/ethics committee approval for all patient-facing recruitment and advertising materials prior to use, ensuring compliant messaging across every channel.
• Build and maintain a social media content calendar , producing ongoing content to keep patient communities engaged and sustain a steady recruitment pipeline.
• Keep study-specific and site web pages current —updating trial listings, landing pages, and calls-to-action to drive patient inquiries and support active campaigns.
• Stay current on digital marketing trends and opportunities relevant to clinical trial recruitment.

Compliance & Quality

• Conduct all activities in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA guidelines, human subject protection requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred , ideally in a health-related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience

• Prior experience in a clinical research environment is strongly preferred.
• Background in digital and print marketing ; web-based marketing and social media experience is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms (e.g., standard sales/marketing CRM tools) and familiarity with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
• Working knowledge of clinical trial processes, disease states, and GCP principles.
• Strong project management , communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, and team collaboration tools).