Director of Recruitment – Panel Development

L&E Research

. Oversee Recruitment Operations and supervise the Recruitment Operations Manager .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment operations, including managing panel databases, developing recruitment plans for niche populations, and implementing recruitment tools and automation. Proficient in social media marketing and campaign tracking, with strong analytical skills to report on database metrics and member engagement.

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Panel ManagementRecruiting OperationsSocial Media MarketingProject ManagementData Validation

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesDatabase ManagementAnalytical SkillsSOP WritingTraining Material DevelopmentBudget TrackingUser Acceptance TestingCampaign TrackingMember Engagement Best PracticesPrivacy Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationTrainingPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRMPanel Management SoftwareSocial Media PlatformsPaid Advertising Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO/IEC 27001ISO 20252

Industry Keywords

Market Research OperationsNiche PopulationsClinical TrialsB2B AudiencesRecruitment Workflow Automation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Recruitment Operations and supervise the Recruitment Operations Manager
Plan and oversee market- and client-specific panel builds, including spend approval, budget tracking, and FMP study group setup
Work directly with clients on recruitment and develop recruitment plans for niche and rare populations
Lead adoption of Recruiting Workflow Automation
Identify, vet, train, and integrate new recruitment tools
Own the panel member database's health, accuracy, integrity, and project-readiness
Report database growth, attrition, hygiene, and engagement metrics to leadership
Lead deduplication, data validation, suppression management, and privacy compliance
Grow the panel and run member re-engagement campaigns
Own member-facing wording and route member inquiries
Oversee social media postings and supervise the Social Media Coordinator
Set link-tracking and source-attribution standards
Evaluate and establish paid recruitment channels
Provide feasibility input for complex requests and support RFIs
Define operational requirements for systems and automations
Conduct user acceptance testing and lead implementation, training, rollout communication, and adoption tracking
Maintain accurate operational documentation and processes
Manage direct reports, including hiring, reviews, and staffing proposals
Lead team L10s and participate in leadership meetings, retreats, and onsite events

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in panel management, recruiting operations, project management, market research operations, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience recruiting niche or rare populations, including clinical trial or B2B audiences
Social media and/or digital marketing experience, including paid advertising channels and campaign tracking (required)
Experience writing SOPs and training materials and implementing new systems or processes across teams
Prior management experience overseeing a department or team, including staffing, training, and performance management (preferred)
Deep understanding of panel database structure, segmentation, hygiene, and member-engagement best practices
Working knowledge of recruiting operations, paid recruitment channels, and the L&E FMP environment
Knowledge of sourcing channels, screening approaches, and recruitment strategies for niche and rare populations
Strong analytical skills using database health, recruiting, and quality metrics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database, CRM, panel-management, social media, and paid advertising platforms
Aptitude for learning new technologies, including emerging AI tools
Reliable high-speed internet/broadband connection
Consistent and dependable phone service
Ability to lead L10s and attend required meetings, retreats, and onsite events as needed
Ability to adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 20252 standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time US remote work arrangement
Windows-based PC provided
Minimal quarterly travel
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment