PAREXEL International is a growing, fast-paced, global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) that has helped bring to market 49 of the top 50 selling pharmaceuticals. In fact, we have worked with all 10 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Given our breadth of expertise and the trust placed in us by major pharmaceutical companies worldwide, PAREXEL can provide you with a number of career options in Clinical Research that can rarely be found within just one company. In fact, over 25% of the positions opened at PAREXEL are filled by current employees working to advance their skills and careers.

DESCRIPTION

Essential Function:

The Research Associate (RA) is responsible for completion of the required procedures in carrying out a clinical trial study protocol within an outpatient and/or inpatient environment. These required procedures are included in the following areas of study conduct: subject recruitment, subject screening, subject enrollment, study subject participation and study closure.

Relationships:

Reports To Manager, Clinical Operations

Works Closely with Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Coordinator Manager, Clinical Operations, Director, Enrollment and Recruitment, Physicians, Quality Management team

Key Accountabilities:

Including but not limited to the following and other duties as may be assigned:

‘ Has detailed knowledge of the study protocols and acceptable performance of quizzes.

‘ Recruits study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events, posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.

‘ Enters study participants in the study participant tracking system, ClinCenter, and study logs, maintains appointment calendars, and operates company information systems and computer programs.

‘ Conducts screening visits and study protocol specific study participant visits, assists staff physicians in assessment of concomitant medications, adverse events, lab results and other test results.

‘ Performs appropriate psychometric and efficacy testing according to study protocol.

‘ Receives authorized sign-off to verify accuracy of all study participant visits.

‘ Prepares/monitors study supplies and stock levels in clinic/hospital.

‘ Problem solves study participant issues as they arise.

‘ Assumes appropriate role with study participants and caregivers.

‘ Attends and assists with start-up and flowsheet meetings.

‘ Complies with Quality Management (QM) department guidelines and performs corrections for QM, CRC and Monitor/Sponsor Representative in a timely manner.

‘ Follows medical records procedure.

‘ Ensures basic study participant safety is provided.

‘ Maintains accurate accountability for petty cash.

‘ Identifies issues that need Sponsor approval and brings these to the attention of the CRC.

‘ Maintains supportive, flexible manner internally with management, coworkers/team members.

‘ Maintains and updates knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and their proper application.

‘ All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Skills:

‘ Demonstrated competency in all research-related tasks.

‘ Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.

‘ Knowledge and skill in techniques of good clinical judgment and good nursing care/adequate technical vocabulary (if RN/BSN).

‘ Ability to effectively manage time and multi-task.

‘ Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and/or indication of the study participants.

‘ Ability to function well in a team environment.

‘ Computer proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION

‘ BS, BA in a related field or equivalent work experience.

‘ BSN, RN, foreign MD or Masters Degree a plus.

Language Skills:

‘ English or English/Japanese

Minimum Work Experience:

‘ Prior clinical research experience, floor nursing, and/or psychiatric experience a plus.

• Location: Glendale, CA
• Compensation: commensurate with experience
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