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Patient Recruitment Associate Iii

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position Title:

Patient Recruitment Associate III

Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (PPD® Clinical Research Division)
Job ID: R-01331629
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Clinical Research
Work Schedule: Standard Office Hours (40 hrs/week)
Work Environment: Fully Onsite (Office-based)


About the Role

As a Patient Recruitment Associate III, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of clinical research studies by supporting and executing patient recruitment and retention activities. You will engage potential participants, manage recruitment data, and ensure compliance with study timelines and regulatory requirements. Acting as an expert in patient recruitment systems and processes, you will help optimize enrollment outcomes across multiple trials.


Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Outreach & Screening

  • Conduct patient outreach initiatives to identify and engage potential participants for clinical trials.

  • Perform phone screenings using IRB-approved questionnaires to assess eligibility.

  • Schedule on-site screening visits and maintain a professional, compassionate approach when interacting with patients.

2. Data Management & Tracking

  • Accurately track recruitment metrics and patient data within internal databases and study-specific tracking systems.

  • Monitor enrollment performance and report trends, challenges, or delays to management.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with clinical operations, study coordinators, and marketing teams to improve recruitment strategies.

  • Support promotional efforts by contacting patients from database lists to drive study awareness and participation.

4. Operational Support

  • Ensure recruitment and outreach activities comply with study protocols, GCP, and regulatory standards.

  • Provide advanced operational assistance to project teams to help meet enrollment goals and maintain data accuracy.


Job Complexity

  • Works on semi-routine assignments that require judgment and occasional deviation from standard procedures.

  • Demonstrates initiative in solving minor recruitment challenges and improving workflow efficiency.


Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).

  • Additional formal academic or vocational qualification preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in patient or clinical recruitment within a research environment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Familiarity with Phase I clinical research operations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong customer service and phone etiquette.

  • Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


Management Responsibility

  • This role has no direct management responsibilities.


Working Conditions

  • Office-based environment with standard weekday hours (40 hrs/week).

  • Involves frequent phone and computer-based work.

  • May occasionally require flexibility to meet study recruitment goals.


Join Us

Become part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you’ll help connect patients with clinical trials that bring life-changing therapies closer to reality.