Candidate Development (Sourcing) Specialist

Overview

Support clinical research talent acquisition by building and maintaining a high-quality pipeline of qualified candidates through strategic sourcing initiatives, working with Recruitment Managers and talent acquisition teams.

What you'll do

• Create target lists to identify competitors and potential candidates, generating interest in available roles and client companies.
• Conduct active phone-based outreach and candidate screenings to assess qualifications and fit for open positions.
• Utilize networking opportunities including community groups and professional associations to identify and engage qualified candidate referrals.
• Actively manage candidate pipelines, accurately disposition applicants, and maintain detailed records in database systems.
• Maintain job board postings and social media recruitment channels to maximize candidate visibility and engagement.
• Support talent community development and volume communication initiatives including recruitment drives and email campaigns in collaboration with talent acquisition managers.
• Identify user groups and professional associations relevant to clinical research that can help generate qualified candidates.
• Provide sourcing results and recruitment metrics in reportable formats to support data-driven decision making.
• Perform administrative tasks as required to support recruitment operations.

What you'll need

• Strong research acumen, critical thinking, and ability to identify qualified talent.
• Experience working in clinical research, pharmaceutical, or contract research organization (CRO) environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships and strong team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to take accountability for high levels of phone-based outreach and frequent candidate interaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based tools, and database applications.
• 2+ years of experience in a sourcing role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with job boards, social media platforms, and applicant tracking systems.

Details

• Hybrid role.
• Location: Hyderabad, India.