14081 - Clinical Talent Sourcer

Kelly Services • Troy, MI • 2h ago

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Talent Sourcer to support our growing Functional Service Provider (FSP) programs within the life sciences and clinical research industry. This role is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of specialized clinical research and clinical development talent for sponsor-dedicated programs.

The ideal candidate has strong experience sourcing across the clinical development lifecycle , including clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs roles. This individual will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and program leadership to deliver high-quality talent pipelines that support critical clinical trials and drug development programs.

This role requires a deep understanding of the clinical research talent market , sourcing strategies, and the ability to engage highly specialized professionals across sponsor and CRO environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Sourcing

Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates for clinical development roles using advanced sourcing techniques.

Develop talent pipelines for key functions across clinical research including but not limited to:

Clinical Operations

Clinical Monitoring (CRA I-III, Sr CRA)

Clinical Scientists

Clinical Trial Management (CTM / CPM)

Clinical Project Management

Biometrics (Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming)

Regulatory Affairs

Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety

Medical Affairs and writing

Market Intelligence

Provide insight into talent availability, market trends, and compensation benchmarks within the clinical research industry.

Identify competitor organizations and emerging talent pools within sponsor, CRO, and biotech environments.

Candidate Engagement

Conduct outreach and initial candidate engagement through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and niche clinical research communities.

Qualify candidates for skills, therapeutic expertise, trial phase experience, and program alignment.

Build relationships with passive candidates for future hiring needs.

Pipeline Development

Maintain active talent pipelines for priority FSP roles supporting client clinical programs.

Track candidate engagement and activity within ATS and CRM systems.

Ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates aligned with program demand.

Collaboration with Recruitment & Program Teams

Partner closely with recruiters to ensure alignment on role requirements and candidate profiles.

Participate in intake meetings with hiring managers and FSP program leadership.

Support workforce planning and proactive sourcing initiatives for upcoming studies and programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience

Experience sourcing within clinical research, CROs, biotech, or pharmaceutical organizations

Demonstrated experience sourcing roles such as:

Clinical Research Associates

Clinical Trial Managers

Clinical Project Managers

Clinical Data Managers

Biostatisticians / Statistical Programmers

Regulatory Affairs professionals

Advanced sourcing skills using:

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search techniques

Talent mapping tools

Professional networking platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting FSP or sponsor-dedicated hiring programs

Understanding of clinical trial phases (Phase I-IV) and clinical development processes

Familiarity with therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare disease, vaccines, or immunology

Experience sourcing within global clinical research markets

Knowledge of GCP and regulatory frameworks impacting clinical research roles

Key Competencies

Deep understanding of clinical research job functions

Strong sourcing strategy and talent mapping capabilities

Ability to engage passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets

Strong stakeholder partnership with recruiters and hiring managers

Excellent communication and candidate relationship management skills

What Success Looks Like

Consistently delivering high-quality candidate pipelines for specialized clinical roles

Supporting rapid hiring needs for FSP programs and clinical trial startups

Providing market intelligence that informs talent strategy

Building strong networks within the clinical research community

Base pay range for this position is $30-$35 per hour. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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