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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.
This is a fully remote (work-from-home) position for candidates based in South Africa only. Applicants must currently reside in South Africa and be legally authorized to work there.
Are you a skilled data engineering professional with a passion for clinical research? Parexel is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Engineer to join our Global Data Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to support the conduct of clinical trials, serve as an internal subject matter expert, and lead cross-functional projects with sponsors and data management teams.
As a Senior Clinical Data Engineer, you will work independently and collaboratively to manage electronic data, eClinical technologies, and systems while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will also mentor team members and drive process improvements across the organization.
What You'll Do:
Project & Technology Management
Lead and implement Data Receipt Agreements with vendors through cross-functional collaboration
Program and configure import procedures for data ingestion using SAS, Workbench, or alternative technologies
Design and execute reconciliation checks to ensure accurate data transfer
Program offline listings and custom reports to provide actionable insights
Aggregate data across multiple sources and manage external data effectively
Handle missing values, raw data files, data structures, and SAS dataset operations
Review and analyze data outputs to provide insights to study teams and clients
Ensure first-time quality on all deliverables
Manage electronic data timelines and coordinate with project teams
Lead programming teams to successful study completion within timelines and budget
Deploy and manage data management technology (Workbench, SAS, R, etc.)
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain comprehensive study documentation in accordance with SOPs, guidelines, and work instructions
Ensure traceability and regulatory compliance across all activities
Document deviations and communicate them to project teams
Standards & Process Improvement
Participate in creating standards through tools (SAS macros, libraries, processes)
Develop and implement project-specific tools and templates
Improve efficiencies through standardized project structures and naming conventions
Support business development and bid defense meetings
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science discipline
Proficiency in at least one of the following: SQL, SAS, or R
Knowledge of SOPs, guidelines, work instructions, system life cycle methodologies, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11)
Proven practical application of regulatory and compliance frameworks
Experience working with at least two systems used to aggregate data in clinical trials (e.g., SAS, Workbench, Elluminate)
Strong background in clinical research industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to make informed decisions in ambiguous situations
Application of Clinical Research Standards (CRS) concepts
Root cause analysis capability
Fluent written and oral English
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science discipline
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (SQL, SAS, or R)
- Experience working with at least two systems used to aggregate clinical trial data (e.g., SAS, Workbench, Elluminate)
- Knowledge of SOPs, guidelines, work instructions, system life cycle methodologies, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11)
- Proven practical application of regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Strong background in clinical research industry or similar field
- Ability to design and implement data ingestion, reconciliation checks, and offline listings/reports
- Experience leading programming teams to deliver studies on time and on budget
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis capability
- Fluent written and oral English
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.
