Recruitment and Retention Strategy, Nursing Experience

Syneos Health

R&R Solution Strategist developing innovative patient recruitment strategies in clinical trials. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient engagement and retention effectively.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeBelgrade • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop customized, data-driven patient recruitment and retention strategies that align with study objectives and client expectations.
Assess study-specific factors such as target patient population, geographical reach, protocol complexity, and site feasibility to inform strategy development.
Collaborate with Business Development, Proposals, and internal teams to support the development of competitive and differentiated RFP responses.
Start the development of the Patient Recruitment Plan (PRP) with the identification and documentation of potential risks related to patient recruitment and retention and proposed mitigation strategies.
Stay informed on global regulatory requirements, cultural considerations, and industry best practices to optimize strategic recommendations.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including operational leads, feasibility teams, and data science experts, to integrate real-world insights into patient recruitment planning.
Engage with clients during pre-award discussions and bid defense meetings to present proposed recruitment and retention strategies.
Represent the R&R function in strategic conversations with sponsors, ensuring that proposed solutions are aligned with client goals and industry best practices.
Leverage real-world data, historical enrollment performance, and predictive analytics to refine patient recruitment strategies.
Continuously monitor industry trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in patient recruitment to inform future strategies.
Contribute to the development of best practices, case studies, and lessons learned to enhance R&R solutioning processes.
Track and analyze proposal outcomes, client feedback, and recruitment performance data to improve future strategic recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in biological sciences, healthcare, marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in patient recruitment and retention strategy development, clinical trial feasibility, or related areas
Strong understanding of global patient recruitment methodologies, decentralized trial approaches, and healthcare industry trends
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate strategies effectively to clients and internal stakeholders
Ability to synthesize complex data sets and market insights into actionable recruitment strategies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant tracking tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Commitment to building an inclusive culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient recruitment strategiesretention strategiesclinical trial feasibilitydata analysispredictive analyticsrisk assessmentmarket insights synthesisdecentralized trial approachesstrategic recommendations

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationorganizational skills