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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
The Candidate Development (Sourcing) Specialist is responsible for candidate management and building a pipeline for various aligned requisitions through active sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, ERP systems, direct sourcing, and headhunting.
The CDS works closely with the Recruitment Manager to define and implement recruiting strategies, ensuring a qualified candidate pool that supports TA engagements. This role requires strong research acumen and critical thinking to consistently deliver a high-quality pipeline of candidates.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in a sourcing role.
Prior CRO/Pharma experience preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Strong team collaboration skills.
Willingness to take accountability for high levels of phone-based outreach and frequent candidate interaction.
Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based tools, and database applications.
Key Accountabilities
Create target lists to identify competitors and potential candidates and generate interest in available roles and client companies.
Utilize networking opportunities (e.g., community groups, professional associations) to identify qualified candidate referrals.
Provide sourcing results in a reportable format.
Identify user groups and professional associations that can help generate qualified candidates.
Perform administrative tasks as required.
Actively manage candidate pipelines.
Accurately disposition and conduct phone screenings of qualified applicants.
Maintain job boards and social media postings.
Support talent community development and volume communication initiatives (e.g., recruitment drives, email campaigns) in collaboration with TA Managers.
Job Qualifications
2+ years of sourcing experience in CRO/Pharma preferred; experience in core IT functions is an advantage.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in sourcing capacity from CRO/Pharma
- Bachelor's degree
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parexel and has not been reviewed or approved by Parexel.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
Parexel Insights
What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
