Internal Account Director, Recruitment & Retention

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Internal Account Director at Syneos Health overseeing patient recruitment for clinical trials. Leading cross-functional teams to drive enrollment strategies and ensure trial success under tight timelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Recruitment Strategy: Own the development and execution of patient recruitment and retention plans (PRPs) from study start-up through close-out.
  • Be the Sponsor’s Go-To Expert: Represent R&R solutions in Bid Defense Meetings, pre-award planning, and escalations.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Clinical Trial Managers, Project Leads, Regulatory, Operations, and Data Scientists to deliver data-driven solutions.
  • Enrollment Oversight: Track study progress, proactively manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies to protect timelines.
  • Data & Vendor Management: Analyze performance trends, collaborate with vendors, and apply insights to optimize recruitment outcomes.
  • Solution Innovation: Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned, market insights, and client feedback.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Build and sustain strong sponsor, site, and vendor relationships to ensure delivery excellence and repeat business.
  • Mentorship & Growth: Provide guidance to colleagues and strengthen team capabilities as the group expands.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of clinical research or clinical trial operations experience, with extensive focus on patient recruitment and retention
  • Minimum of 1–2 years in leadership or management roles
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful, measurable recruitment strategies across therapeutic areas
  • Strong understanding of global R&R strategies, including decentralized trials, direct-to-patient outreach, and site-facing support
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex studies under tight timelines
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with clinical trial technology platforms preferred

Benefits:

  • career development and progression
  • supportive and engaged line management
  • technical and therapeutic area training
  • peer recognition
  • total rewards program
  • inclusive culture
  • flexible work arrangements