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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.
We are currently recruiting a Clinical Research Physician to join our Early Phase Clinical Unit (EPCU) in Berlin.
In this role you would act as co-investigator on phase I and II studies, ensure the safety of their trial participants at all times and support the Principal Investigator in preparation, organization, conduct and report of clinical trials according to protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH-GCP and local regulations.
The role can be full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) and it involves morning, afternoon and very occasional night shifts as well availability for weekend shifts with durations depending on business needs.
Key Accountabilities:
Manage clinical trials:
Support responsible Principal Investigator and Deputy PI according to the national and international laws and all applicable guidelines.
Responsible for conduct of assigned studies.
Coordinate and support medical activities and medical responsibility.
Comply to German Drug Law, local law, study guidelines and SOPs for the studies being performed in the department.
Support duties relevant to the Medical Operations Department to ensure performance is met and or exceeded both for the business and own personal goals/objectives:
Participate in own Personal Development Process.
Process and data quality optimization.
Performance of the emergency training in Medical Operations.
Participate in medical/scientific discussions with sponsors in teleconference and meetings on study level.
Participate in interaction with external specialists and in Sponsor meetings during the course of studies as required.
Participate in the writing of medical reports, publications, SOPs and work instructions.
Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, communicating to the team in an open, balanced and objective manner.
Skills:
Computer skills (MS office, MS outlook, etc.).
Good peer and patient relationship management.
Strong clinical and ethical problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of clinical research, applicable German/European guidelines and laws and ICH GCP.
High interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, superior English and German language skills (verbal and written) are mandatory.
Client focused approach to work.
A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
Ability to manage multiple and willing to prioritize workload with enthusiasm and attention to detail.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) trained and updated.
Education:
University degree as a medical doctor including approbation.
Skills Required
- University degree as a medical doctor including approbation
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) trained and updated
- Fluent German and English (verbal and written)
- Knowledge of clinical research, German/European guidelines and ICH GCP
- Experience working on Phase I and Phase II clinical trials
- Proficiency with MS Office and MS Outlook
- Strong clinical and ethical problem-solving abilities
- Good peer and patient relationship management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and ensure attention to detail
- Willingness/availability for morning, afternoon, occasional night and weekend shifts
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.







