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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.
About ParexelParexel 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 RoleWe are seeking a Quality Specialist I to join our team in an on-site capacity at our North America Distribution Center in Quakertown, PA. As a Quality Specialist I, you will support quality operations that help bring life-changing medicines to patients. This position plays a key role in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and clinical supply chain integrity. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to quality operations from receipt through distribution. Responsibilities include executing quality checks on medicinal products, performing quality control tasks in depot and warehouse operations, and providing quality consultancy to operations personnel.
You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through quality assurance, process improvement, and regulatory excellence. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Quality Specialist I can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities- Execute quality checks of medicinal products and clinical trial supplies during receipt, production, and distribution
- Perform quality control tasks in depot and warehouse operations as assigned
- Undertake local quality management tasks as described in Parexel controlled documents
- Provide support for change control management related to premises, equipment, and processes
- Support premise and equipment maintenance and cleaning activities
- Perform reviews of Production Batch Records and support qualification and validation activities
- Participate in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and process development initiatives
- Serve as a quality consultant to operational groups, including process authoring, review, and expertise in GxP guidelines
- Contribute to the development of training materials as a process subject matter expert
- Support identification, management, and prevention of quality issues through audit and inspection support
- Provide quality consultancy to operations personnel and verify compliance with GxP guidelines and regulations
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to take initiative with a flexible approach to work assignments and new learning
- Critical thinking with a patient and client-focused mindset
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with attention to detail
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Attention to quality and compliance in a regulated environment
- Bachelor's degree in technology, biological science, pharmacy, or other health-related discipline, or equivalent years of professional experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Experience with quality management systems and processes in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) environments
- Familiarity with Logistics Quality Management (LQM) support functions
- Experience with quality management systems and documentation
- Background in depot, warehouse, or supply chain quality operations
- 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.
The potential base hourly pay range for this role is $24hr to $33hr. The actual hourly salary pay offered may vary within this range based on several factors, including the position and level offered, skills, education, training, experience, professional achievements, and location.
Some roles may also 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
- Bachelor's degree in technology, biological science, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline, or equivalent years of professional experience
- Minimum one year of experience in a GMP environment
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Experience with quality management systems and processes in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in clinical research, the pharmaceutical industry, or a Clinical Research Organization environment
- Familiarity with Logistics Quality Management support functions
- Experience with quality management systems and documentation
- Background in depot, warehouse, or supply chain quality operations
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.
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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.
