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.
Parexel are currently recruiting for an experienced Central Labs Project Manager to immediately join one of our key sponsors in Europe, based in the UK you will be working on global studies.
You will be responsible for ensuring that quality samples and data are delivered to support biomarker and non-biomarker evaluation and enable the translation of science to medicine.
You will work closely with project managers (central and/or specialty labs) and lend expertise to clinical trial management (CTM) and CRO to ensure samples are collected per protocol and assist with resolving any sample related issues or queries. Additional responsibilities include overall project management in alignment with the core business strategy
Some specifics about this advertised role
Supports individual clinical study teams as required for all technical and operational sample-related matters for assigned projects by liaising with internal stakeholders, such as working with Informed Consent Form (ICF) specialist in SKDL on ICF and other trial documents impacting samples and testing
Establishment, oversight, planning, and integration of all issues related to collection, processing, storage, shipping and transfer of samples and data, as well as reporting/billing for study related operations.
Provides guidance to clinical teams and clinical sites regarding collection, storage, and shipping of samples acquired in the course of clinical trials or other human sample acquisition projects
Works with scientists and clinical team to ensure sample collection and usage is in compliance with study protocol and applicable ICF.
Works closely with internal Human Sample Management team to ensure all samples transferred to internal research groups are documented, tracked, used and destroyed.
Who are Parexel
Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.
We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.
You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.
What we are looking for in the this role
For every role, we look for professionals who have the determination and courage always to put patient well-being first. That to us is working with heart.
Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role.
6 - 8 years clinical research experience with academic, CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry. We are seeking a professional with working knowledge of clinical trials and clinical databases.
Central Laboratory Management experience is essential.
Oncology experience is mandatory, preference is for solid tumours, Haemato-oncology experience is fine, as long as oncology experience is solid, traceable; multiple phase experience (I to III)
Vendor coordination experience (e.g. Central Lab, specialty lab, CROs, etc)
Prior experience supporting clinical trials from set-up (ICF review/drafting for samples section, Protocol review for samples section, blood volume calculations, lab kit build), to initiation, maintenance and study close-out
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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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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.
