Clinical Patient Recruitment and Retention Manager

CPL Life Sciences are collaborating with a global pharmaceutical partner to support with the hiring of a Recruitment and Retention Manager to lead the execution of patient recruitment and retention strategies across a range of clinical trials, ensuring timely enrollment and strong participant engagement.

• 12 month initial contract
• Hybrid working from Uxbridge (Remote option would be considered)
• £70,000-£80,000 per annum
• Start date as soon as possible

The role works cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory teams, vendors, and study start-up groups to deliver compliant, data-driven solutions that support study milestones.

This position also monitors vendor performance, analyses recruitment metrics, and drives continuous improvement through process optimization and strategic adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement study-specific recruitment and retention strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on study timelines and enrollment goals
• Develop and execute patient engagement plans prior to first patient visit
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with SOPs and contractual expectations
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to optimize recruitment performance
• Review and refine patient-facing materials for clarity, accuracy, and compliance
• Oversee logistics and execution of recruitment campaigns and initiatives
• Track budgets and evaluate financial impact of recruitment strategies
• Maintain documentation, tracking systems, and process guidelines
• Stay informed on regulatory requirements and industry best practices

A strong background in clinical research, patient recruitment plans and retention strategy is essential for this role.