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Early Phase Clinical Research Jobs at Parexel
Join our Early Phase teams to be among experienced and collegial colleagues conducting first-in-human Phase I trials. Work together to generate high-quality data, promote patient inclusion, and deliver exceptional results.
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Berlin, Germany
80-bed unit located on the campus of the Red Cross Hospital (DRK)
- Conducted >120 studies over the last 5 years
- Largest CRO and Phase I unit in Berlin
- Specialized in complex and high-throughput early-phase studies with challenging designs and timelines
- Broad therapeutic expertise and access to multiple patient populations
- Specific expertise in respiratory and immunology
- Novel biologicals and biosimilars
- Genotyping capabilities on-site
Harrow (London), UK
45-bed unit located within Northwick Park Hospital
- Conducted >80 studies over the last 5 years
- 29 First-in-human, 41 dose escalation, 21 BE/BA, 6 DDI, 6 ethnobridging, 5 PET, 2 TQT
- ~3,000 healthy volunteers enrolled to date
- ~180 patients (4 unique populations enrolled)
- Expended healthy volunteer access to Japanese, Chinese, post-menopausal, elderly
Baltimore, US
60-bed unit located within Medstar Harbor Hospital (+15 flex beds/overflow)
- Conducted >115 studies over the last 5 years
- 26 First-in-human, 42 dose escalation, 37 BE/BA, 28 DDI, 5 TQT
- ~4,580 healthy volunteers enrolled to date
- ~150 patients (15 unique populations enrolled)
Glendale (Los Angeles), US
70-bed unit located at Adventist Health Glendale Hospital
- Conducted >145 studies over the last 5 years
- 52 First-in-human, 90 dose escalation, 15 BE/BA, 15 DDI, 68 ethnobridging, 1 TQT
- ~5,970 healthy volunteers enrolled to date
- ~330patients (12 unique populations enrolled)
Clinical Roles
Clinical Research Nurse
Clinical Research Nurses perform dosing procedures, monitor for adverse events, respond to medical emergencies, manage daily unit flow, and handle unit considerations. They also conduct daily study activities and procedures on the unit for each clinical study.
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Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinators oversee and organize the entire clinical study lifecycle, including developing protocols, designing studies in Clinbase, training staff on procedures, handling participant enrollment and randomization, and assisting with data cleaning and query resolution. They collaborate with other departments to identify study risks and solve logistical issues and concerns.
Research Associate
Baltimore and Glendale
Research Associates perform daily study activities and procedures, including recruitment, participant admission/discharge, conducting procedures (blood draws, urine collection, vital signs, ECG recordings), creating schedules, data entry transcription, and quality control of source data. They also maintain training compliance with study requirements.
Clinical Research Assistant
Harrow
same as the Research Associate
Clinical Assistant
Berlin
Clinical Research Assistants work at the reception of the Early Phase Clinic, manage volunteer payments, and cater to the volunteers in the kitchen. They also serve as a point of contact, where it is essential to maintain knowledge of all ongoing studies and facilitate clear and effective communication.
Project Management Roles
Project Manager
All locations
Project Managers, operating under a global model for all EPCUs, serve as the main contact for sponsors and internal teams. They manage all communication, ensure study milestones (Site Activation, First Dose, Study Closeout) are met, and coordinate all relevant groups and departments, including external vendors when applicable, from study award to closeout.
Laboratory Roles
The Laboratory Department handles and processes all unit samples, shipping them to external labs or testing in-house (e.g., urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, COVID antigen tests, and genotyping in Berlin). Sample preparation often involves centrifugation, pipetting, and freezing. The department also performs advanced processing, including PBMC isolation, whole blood ex-vivo stimulation, CSF collection and processing, and working with additives using a Laminar Flow.
Laboratory Technician
Baltimore and Glendale
Plan and perform sample processing.
Laboratory Coordinator
Berlin and Harrow
Plan sample handling and specific analysis for particular studies.
Laboratory Assistant
Berlin and Harrow
Perform the actual sample handling.
Medical Roles
Principal Investigator
Harrow
Clinical Research Physician
All locations
Clinical Research Physicians are accountable for the study being performed according to the study protocol and the applicable regulations. CRPs handle the medical aspects of study conduct, including participant consenting, physical examinations, most dosing procedures, clinical data review and assessment, and safety report writing.
Physician Assistant
Baltimore, Glendale and Harrow
The Physician Assistant reviews health histories and assesses potential study participants for qualification. They diagnose health problems and develop treatment plans under CRP direction. The PA/NP also executes specialized clinical research activities, ensuring GCP compliance. All medical team members serve as sub-investigators for EPCU trials.
Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore and Glendale
same as the Physician Assistant
Enrollment / Recruitment Roles
Enrollment Coordinator
Baltimore & Glendale
Enrollment Coordinators oversee clinical studies from initiation to participant screening qualification. They develop study protocols, assist with study design in the source data system, train staff on specific procedures, execute screening and qualification of participants, and help with data cleaning and query resolution. The team collaborates with other clinical departments to identify risks and resolve logistical issues.
Research Associate
Baltimore & Glendale
Call Center Agent
Baltimore & Glendale
Call Center Agents conducts telephone pre-screening interviews, responds to online and email queries from participants, posts advertisements, and maintains the database.
Recruitment Support
Berlin
Recruitment Support maintains and updates the database of participants and patients, adding interested volunteers for specific studies or general participation. The team also manages both study-specific and generic advertisements to attract new volunteers and patients.
Study Recruiter
Berlin and Harrow
Study Recruiters are assigned to specific studies and contact individual volunteers for information sessions or screening visits, ensuring sufficient recruitment for planned cohorts without over-recruiting. They also periodically report on the recruitment status of clinical trials.
Recruitment and Screening Co-ordinator
Harrow
Recruitment and Screening Coordinators support clinical trials by preparing documents, managing participant histories and databases, and coordinating with labs. They handle testing, admissions, and enrollment logs, while addressing audit queries and ensuring compliance with over-volunteering prevention measures.
Screening Site Receptionist
Harrow
Screening Site Receptionists are the first point of contact at visitor entry, prepare trial documents, verify participant information, and process the necessary paperwork. They handle participant photos, provide identification items, manage payment processes, and support entertainment schedules for in-house participants. They also assist with team-building activities as needed.
Clinical Catering Assistant
Harrow
Clinical Catering Assistants manage food preparation and service for study participants, adhering to trial protocols and internal standards. They supervise mealtimes, ensure proper food storage, perform quality checks, and record meal details as required. They also provide hospitality for visitors and maintain kitchen and dining areas.
Unit Administrator
Harrow
Study Recruiters are assigned to specific studies and contact individual volunteers for information sessions or screening visits, ensuring sufficient recruitment for planned cohorts without over-recruiting. They also periodically report on the recruitment status of clinical trials.
Pharmacy Roles
Director, Qualified Persons
Harrow
Director, Qualified Persons build quality and risk control in the Pharmacy to maintain GMP-controlled status all the time. They ensure investigational study drugs are stored, handled, prepared, and certified in compliance with quality requirements and study specifications.
Senior / Specialist of Pharmaceutical Services
Works cohesively with the Director, Qualified Persons.
Get in touch with our Hiring Team
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Heidi ChilesSenior Recruiter (EMEA)
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Julia MarfurtTalent Acquisition Advisor (Americas)
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