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As a Lead Clinical Trial Participant Recruitment, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of participant outreach, screening, scheduling, engagement, and follow-ups for ongoing and upcoming clinical studies. Your role will involve supervising the recruitment team, ensuring timely and ethical enrollment of subjects, and maintaining consistent communication throughout the trial journey. You will design and implement effective outreach strategies across digital platforms, local communities, and healthcare networks. Identifying and engaging eligible participants in line with study inclusion/exclusion criteria will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will supervise the recruitment team to ensure consistent performance and quality in screening and outreach. Coordinating and managing screening appointments, enrollment visits, and follow-up schedules for participants will be part of your duties. Ensuring timely reminders and communication to reduce no-shows and improve retention, as well as maintaining updated participant logs and scheduling systems, will be crucial. You will serve as the primary point of contact for participants, providing clear, compassionate, and timely communication. Educating participants on trial protocols, procedures, timelines, and expectations will also be essential. Developing and implementing engagement strategies to enhance participant experience and retention throughout the study duration is another significant aspect of your role. Managing reimbursements and compensation disbursements in line with trial budgets and regulatory guidelines will also fall under your responsibilities. Leading, training, and mentoring the recruitment team to meet enrollment targets and maintain compliance, collaborating closely with clinical and operations teams, and monitoring recruitment performance to prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders are key components of your role. To qualify for this position, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, HR, Social Work, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical trial recruitment or community outreach, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, is required. A strong understanding of clinical research processes, ethical recruitment practices, and regulatory guidelines (GCP, ICH) is necessary. You should also have proven ability to recruit participants directly and manage a team effectively, along with basic knowledge of administrative coordination and facility management. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, and experience with digital recruitment tools and social media outreach is preferred. Additionally, you should be able to work under tight timelines, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.,