Participant Recruitment Associate – Site Engagement

Parexel

. Provide recruitment and engagement support to clinical trial site staff .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment support for clinical trials, ensuring effective communication and coordination with site staff while adhering to timelines and quality standards. Proficient in managing multiple tasks across various therapeutic areas and maintaining documentation in compliance with SOPs.

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Clinical Trial SupportPatient RecruitmentMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Organization SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research KnowledgePatient Recruitment ExperienceDocument TrackingReferral Follow-UpTask Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementFlexibilityTeam-Oriented ApproachPrioritization Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsSOPsTherapeutic AreasRecruitment SystemsStudy-Level Updates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide recruitment and engagement support to clinical trial site staff
Facilitate access to client systems and provide recruitment-system credentials, user guides, and training materials
Ensure timely updates about participant recruitment and communicate recruitment plans and escalations
Track and oversee site-level information and coordinate completion of tracking information
Provide status updates on key tasks and contribute to study-level PRR updates
Coordinate and prioritize multiple study tasks supporting clinical trial systems and processes
Ensure assigned tasks meet timelines and quality standards
Identify site staff to receive referrals
Communicate with sites about referral/recruitment surveys and referral start dates
Monitor reports to ensure sites process referrals promptly
Perform referral follow-up directly with sites
Recommend pausing referrals when requested by sites or when sites are not engaged
Update systems and escalate site-reported issues
Manage and update site lists and coordinate formatting with the study-aligned Ecosystem lead
Liaise with recruitment colleagues to maintain continuity of planning and feedback
Follow applicable SOPs and guidance documents
Track documents and processes, including follow-up
Work across multiple Therapeutic Areas and studies with aggressive timelines
Work cross-functionally, share feedback, and suggest process improvements
Perform administrative activities including filing, meeting minutes, and note taking
Occasionally support short-term Patient Recruitment Special Projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in biological sciences or related discipline in natural sciences/health care field or equivalent combination of education and experience (meaning degree in something other than science/natural science/health care)
General knowledge of clinical research; direct clinical trial site experience is a plus
Minimal experience in patient recruitment/retention required
Strong organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive, team-oriented approach
Strong prioritization and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changing goals and timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications)