Associate Clinical Operations Leader

Parexel

. Coordinate and direct clinical project team members on small to midsize studies .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical project management, including study start-up activities, patient recruitment, and compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements. Proficient in coordinating clinical teams and managing project timelines while ensuring quality and process improvement.

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Clinical Research Operations ExperienceICH-GCP ComplianceProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research Associate ExperienceStudy Start-Up ActivitiesPatient RecruitmentData CleaningOn-Site Monitoring ExperienceResource ManagementContingency PlanningAudit PreparationDatabase Lock CoordinationProcess Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Organization SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple TasksCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWebExParexel Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical Trial ProcessesRegulatory RequirementsLife Science DegreeNursing QualificationLocal Language Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and direct clinical project team members on small to midsize studies
Provide productivity targets, performance feedback, and input to study-specific training
Manage study start-up activities, including project plans, site selection strategy, monitoring plans, and patient recruitment and retention plans
Monitor study timelines, patient recruitment, patient retention, and data cleaning
Address escalated site issues, identify potential problems early, and support contingency planning
Communicate with internal and external customers, sponsors, investigational sites, and third-party vendors
Evaluate resourcing needs and monitor resource use across the project life cycle
Prepare for and participate in audits and inspections
Support maintenance and quality checks of central files
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, Parexel SOPs, work instructions, and operational guidelines
Collaborate on database lock, project close-out, and archiving activities
Support process improvement initiatives and contribute lessons learned at study close-out

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a life science or a nursing qualification, or relevant clinical or clinical management experience
Substantial relevant work experience in clinical research operations, such as Clinical Research Associate (CRA) experience or equivalent
Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes across the full project life cycle
Strong command of written and spoken English, with local language proficiency as required
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and WebEx
Ability to become proficient with Parexel systems
Coordinating experience, preferably gained in a Senior CRA or Senior CMA position
On-site monitoring experience
Local language proficiency for assigned countries
Ability to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Growth opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities
Career path exploration and skill expansion
Diverse teams
Ability to travel as required