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Velocity Clinical Research

Operates multi-site clinical trial network

Patient Recruitment Specialist 1

Full-TimeDeadline 8/24/27
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
United States
In Person
Biology & BiotechClinical Research Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Rudimentary knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to use computers, Microsoft Office software, fax machines, copiers, and multi-line telephones.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and maintain organizational skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to follow written guidelines.
  • Ability to adapt as the daily schedule may change rapidly.
  • High school graduation and/or a technical degree.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to communicate in person and by telephone.
  • Ability to walk limited distances.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Recruit clinical trial subjects through database review, contact with prior patients, outreach or advertising, and contact with patients who recently completed previous studies.
  • Conduct pre-screen conversations using sponsor- or trial-specific questionnaires to evaluate potential clinical-trial eligibility.
  • Develop rapport with prospective patients and provide customer service.
  • Answer general preliminary questions about participation in clinical research trials.
  • Enter subjects into the site clinical database with accurate contact information and basic patient demographics.
  • Schedule subjects for on-site screening visits.
  • Gather required information from research participants, including HIPAA documents, Medical Chart Release Authorizations, questionnaires, and, when applicable, medical records.
  • Review study protocols and develop familiarity with study timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and study requirements.
  • Attend community events to promote Velocity Clinical Research and advertise studies.
  • Maintain site logs, including study subject enrollment, pre-screening, and screening logs.
  • Track responses for individual patient outreach initiatives, including centralized advertising and local site-initiated campaigns, to help the Site Director evaluate campaign success and return on investment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patients' protected health information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability.

About the company

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Velocity Clinical Research

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Velocity Clinical Research operates the world’s largest network of fully integrated clinical research sites, with 70+ sites and 200+ investigators, collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to study new drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and combination products. Its unified site solutions connect the right patients, investigators, and research staff across the U.S. and Europe, enabling efficient trial execution. A technology hub in India develops systems that leverage site, patient, and historical performance data to improve operations. The company’s approach centers on delivering high-quality data, excellent patient care, and greater efficiency for clinical trials at any scale. Its differentiators include a broad, integrated site network, global reach, and a focus on data-driven processes to speed research while maintaining quality.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • On September 18, 2026, Velocity named Justin Starzyk CEO, signaling operator discipline.
  • Velocity's U.S. network enrolled 1,000 participants in 3.5 weeks for a vaccine trial.
  • Founder status in Advarra's AI governance council strengthens sponsor trust around trial automation.

What critics are saying

  • Justin Starzyk's arrival on September 18, 2026 confirms leadership churn at a scaled operator.
  • A centralized data model concentrates execution risk; one system failure hits all 70+ sites.
  • If big pharma shifts volume to hospital-owned networks, Velocity's standalone model loses its moat.

What makes Velocity Clinical Research unique

  • Velocity is the world's largest fully owned, integrated research-site network, spanning 70+ locations.
  • Its centralized EDC entered 97% of data within 24 hours on August 27, 2026.
  • Velocity's Stitch partnership lifted show-rates up to nine points across nearly 100,000 screenings.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Performance Bonus