Senior Clinical Research Associate

Parexel

. Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.
Responsible for study start-up and regulatory maintenance, including submissions to EC/IRB and Regulatory Authorities.
Trains and advises investigators and site staff in study related matters.
Ensures sites are inspection ready and maintains regular communication with study teams.
Initiates, monitors and closes study sites as per compliance.
Conducts monitoring visits, remote data checks, and Quality Risk Assessments during the study.
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Proficient in written and spoken English language required.
Fluency in local language(s) required.
Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant Client Therapeutic Areas.
Basic understanding of the drug development process.
Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.
Familiar with risk-based monitoring approach including remote monitoring.
Good cultural awareness.
Bachelor's degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, (or equivalent adapted to local country market needs).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required
Valid driving license per country requirements, as applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

monitoringregulatory maintenancedata managementQuality Risk Assessmentsstudy start-upSerious Adverse Events reportingdrug development processrisk-based monitoringstudy drug handlingclinical study management

Soft Skills

attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillscultural awarenessability to learntrainingadvising

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in life science