When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
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.
About Parexel
Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.
We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose - moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart®.
About the Role
We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with Oncology, Ophthalmology, Metabolic, Hematology or CAR-T monitoring experience to join our team. As a CRA, you will manage clinical sites from identification through closeout, serving as the primary point of contact for site teams and helping ensure study quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate clinical data.
You will conduct onsite monitoring activities, build and maintain productive site relationships, address site issues, and support enrollment and study delivery. Parexel provides world-class technology, training tailored to your experience, opportunities to work across therapeutic areas, and pathways for continued growth within clinical research.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct qualification visits (QV), site initiation visits (SIV), monitoring visits (MV), and termination visits (TV) at assigned clinical sites, and prepare timely visit and contact reports.
- Manage site quality and delivery from site identification through closeout.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clinical sites, addressing questions and resolving issues to support successful study execution.
- Oversee study integrity and build effective relationships with investigators and site staff.
- Review trial performance at designated sites and help safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of study participants in accordance with the protocol.
- Develop patient recruitment strategies with clinical sites to support enrollment timelines.
- Ensure compliance with approved standard operating procedures, study protocols and amendments, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate the quality and integrity of reported data, site performance, and investigational product accountability.
- Monitor the completeness and quality of regulatory documentation and perform site document verification.
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Strong site relationship management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently with urgency and limited oversight.
- A client-focused, flexible approach to assignments and continuous learning.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, evaluate changing scenarios, apply study protocols, and meet project timelines.
- An ethical, patient-focused approach and strong attention to quality and detail.
- Comfort collaborating within a matrixed team and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 months of direct onsite monitoring experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Oncology, Ophthalmology, Metabolic, Hematology or CAR-T clinical trial monitoring experience required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
- Experience using a Clinical Trial Management System, an Electronic Document Management System, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits and Compensation
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Pet Insurance
For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.
Some roles may be eligible for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide details on applicable bonus plans or incentive structures for eligible positions.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans.
If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!
We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- At least 18 months of direct onsite monitoring experience as a Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical trial monitoring experience in oncology, ophthalmology, metabolic, hematology, or CAR-T
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Experience using a Clinical Trial Management System
- Experience using an Electronic Document Management System
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate within a matrixed team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
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.
