JUMP TO CONTENT

Sr Recruitment Consult, DOCS

057235_2

About the role

This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.

Our dedication to delivering excellence is in everything we do and that’s why we attract some of the brightest minds in our industry – people just like you. We understand that our greatest assets are the skills and talents of our staff; they are what make us one of the top performers in our market.


DOCs Global is a division of ICON Plc that specializes in delivering strategic resourcing solutions to the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries and has been a leader in the field for over seventeen years since its establishment in 1997.

We are seeking a Recruitment Consultant who will drive end to end the best hiring practices and a consultative approach to key partners ensuring development and execution of recruitment strategies, maintaining compliance measuring effective recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Take a comprehensive job order according to the internal checklist/procedures to ensure a full and complete understanding of a client’s staffing need, its context and the difficulty/feasibility of the assignment.
  • Establish a project plan and set timelines for the dedicated assignment, in line with client requirements and in consultation with the direct / functional manager, in such a way that project steps and accountabilities are clear and expectations regarding the project can be communicated and fine-tuned with the client.
  • Identify, search and select candidates, by searching the databases, capturing names from own network or by headhunting candidates and assess candidates by interviewing, to make the best match between the applicant, the job, the staffing need and the client organization.
  • Introduce applicants, arrange interviews, keep candidates and clients up-to-date and outcomes, as well as counsel and coach during this process, to be optimally informed about the process.
  • Coordinate the process of offering and negotiating between the selected applicants and client organization, as well as coach applicants through the resignation process, on legal requirements, aimed at securing the placement.
  • Lead the formulation of the (standard) CP contracts by Human Resources, as well as lead the signing of the contracts by client, (candidate) and Business Director, on internal guidelines and legal requirements, to ensure that contracts are established within the best possible terms and signed by the relevant parties.
  • Give guidance before and during the placement, evaluate the services provided by DOCS and keep in contact with prospects and client, to give to the satisfaction of and successful collaboration between client and candidate.
  • Create and maintain a talent pipeline as well as an excellent relationship with dedicated clients to expand and maintain the database and support acquisition of new candidates, clients and assignments.

What we need from you:

A skilled consultant and representative for clients and candidates. Collaborates with clients about execution of operational and specialist, managerial, tactical and strategic positions. Focus on fulfillment of assignments and continuance of repeated business. Dedicatedly develops and sustains a network of candidates and dedicated clients. Knows where to find how to attract and how to sell candidates.


Freedom to plan your own activities based on defined end-results. Make decisions on the best approach for assignments based on your own knowledge and experience. Work under supervision of the Recruitment Manager/Business Director and within internal guidelines.

Benefits of Working in ICON Plc, DOCS:

ICON enjoys reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build an extraordinary career. Other than working with an excellent team of ambitious people. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plan, highly competitive pay, corporate bonus plan, PTO, and many other incentives.


You will be joining us at the very right time – we're listed on the Forbes Best Employers of 2018, for the second year in a row!


ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

List #1

Day in the life

Lydia's Journey Back to ICON

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

03/24/2026

Summary

Career paths are rarely straightforward, especially in the fast moving world of clinical research. For many professionals, gaining experience across organisations can provide valuable perspectiv

Teaser label

Learn about Lydia's return to ICON and why she felt it was a natural choice.

Read more
Headshot image of male
Driving Trials Forward: Study Start-Up Leadership at ICON

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

03/16/2026

Summary

Driving Study Start-Up: James Pereira's Journey at ICON James Pereira's career in clinical research has been shaped by a single driving question: how do we get studies started faster? From his earl

Teaser label

Explore James Pereira's career in study start-up at ICON, leading global teams to accelerate patient access.

Read more
Male and female in lab
Who’s Who in a Clinical Trial Team

Teaser label

Inside ICON

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

03/15/2026

Summary

Who's Who In a Clinical Trial Team Clinical trials rely on large, cross functional teams working together across countries, time zones and specialisms. For those new to the industry, the number of

Teaser label

Understand the key roles in a clinical trial team, from study start up and site activation to data, safety and quality.

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Global Study Manager

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Location

Reading

Remote Working

Remote or Office

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Trial Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Job title - Global Study Manager/Project Manager Location - EMEA, remoteFully sponsor dedicatedWe are currently seeking a Global Study Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Global Study M

Reference

JR147467

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Amani Yousef

Author

Amani Yousef
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Trial Delivery Management (Advanced)

Salary

Location

France, Paris

Location

Paris

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring success

Reference

JR147232

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Tanzina Guerni Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Clinical Validation Analyst

Salary

Location

India, Bangalore

Location

Bangalore

Bengaluru

Remote Working

Hybrid

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Clinical Validation Analyst to support the development, validation, and testing of EDC systems within clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise

Reference

JR147764

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Abhisikta Mishra Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Clinical System Designer

Salary

Location

India, Bangalore

Location

Bangalore

Bengaluru

Remote Working

Remote or Office

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Systems

Job Type

Permanent

Description

ICON plc is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical System Designer to join our Clinical Data Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end Electronic Data Capture (EDC) study b

Reference

JR147762

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Abhisikta Mishra Read more Shortlist Save this role
Clinical Trial Associate

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Location

Reading

Cambridge

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Trial Support

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are hiring a Clinical Trial Associate to start immediately or with 1 month notice maximum to join our dedicated team in Cambridge (England/UK).You will have the opportunity to join a well-establish

Reference

JR147510

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Elisabeth Trivic Read more Shortlist Save this role
Business Analyst - Solutions Designer

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Location

Reading

Remote Working

Remote or Office

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Technical Project Management

Non-Clinical Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Business Analyst - Solutions DesignerUK, RemoteWe are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our sponsor dedicated team and be based in the UK. As a Solutions Designer services fuses peop

Reference

JR147134

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
View Jobs

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above