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Manager Of Pharmaceutical Services

Parexel
Parexel
1-5 years
Not Disclosed
California, Glendale, United States
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager of Pharmaceutical Services

Location: Glendale, California, United States
Job ID: R0000038472
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Department: Medical Sciences / Early Phase Clinical Research


About the Role

A leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) is seeking a Manager of Pharmaceutical Services to oversee investigational product (IP) management within its Early Phase Clinical Research Unit in Glendale, California.

This leadership role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and investigational product integrity across Phase I and early development clinical trials. The position combines clinical research pharmacy operations, regulatory oversight, staff supervision, and cross-functional collaboration to support breakthrough therapies in early-stage development.

This is a full-time onsite opportunity ideal for a licensed pharmacist with clinical research experience and proven leadership capabilities.


Key Responsibilities

Investigational Product & Medication Management

  • Prepare and dispense investigational products for oral, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV infusion administration

  • Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, accountability, preparation, return, and destruction of investigational products

  • Ensure strict compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory standards, and sponsor requirements

  • Develop pharmacy manuals, accountability logs, preparation worksheets, and source documentation in collaboration with sponsors

  • Review draft clinical trial protocols to assess feasibility and accuracy of investigational product processes

  • Deliver protocol-specific training to pharmacy staff, research nurses, coordinators, and study teams

  • Review concomitant medications in alignment with study protocols and subject disease states

Leadership & Operational Oversight

  • Supervise pharmacy coordinators and technicians, ensuring first-time quality and operational accuracy

  • Manage staff scheduling, project allocation, and workload distribution

  • Conduct performance reviews and administrative evaluations

  • Recruit and onboard pharmacy personnel in partnership with Talent Acquisition

Quality, Compliance & Training

  • Oversee implementation of departmental and interdepartmental SOPs

  • Drive continuous performance improvement initiatives and corrective action plans

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements

  • Ensure departmental compliance with mandatory training standards

  • Reinforce regulatory compliance through structured training programs and operational leadership


Required Qualifications

  • Pharm.D. or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) designation required

  • Active and valid California Pharmacist license

  • Minimum 2–5 years of experience in clinical research or hospital pharmacy environment

  • 1–2 years of direct line management or supervisory experience

  • Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory guidelines

  • Experience with investigational product management in clinical trials preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced CRO environment

  • Client-focused mindset with cross-functional collaboration capabilities

  • Self-motivated and adaptable within a matrix organizational structure


Why This Role Matters

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring early-phase clinical trials are conducted with precision, regulatory integrity, and patient safety at the forefront. As Manager of Pharmaceutical Services, you will directly influence investigational product oversight, staff development, and clinical trial execution within a high-impact research environment.


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