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Research Pharmacist

Parexel
Parexel
2-5 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

Research Pharmacist – Early Phase Clinical Unit

Location: Glendale, California, United States
Job ID: R0000038659
Company: Parexel
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite


Role Overview

Parexel is seeking a Research Pharmacist to join its Early Phase Clinical Unit in Glendale, California. This position plays a critical role in investigational product management, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial execution within early-phase studies.

The Research Pharmacist will oversee medication handling, ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards, and collaborate with cross-functional clinical research teams to support safe and efficient trial conduct. This role is ideal for a licensed pharmacist with clinical research or hospital pharmacy experience seeking to advance within a global CRO environment.


Key Responsibilities

Investigational Product & Clinical Oversight

  • Manage all investigational product activities including ordering, receipt, storage, dispensing, accountability, return, and destruction

  • Ensure compliance with GCP, internal SOPs, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards

  • Oversee drug blinding, randomization, and study medication documentation

  • Review concomitant medications to ensure protocol compliance and subject safety

  • Serve as Sub-Investigator, supporting clinical and scientific oversight

  • Coordinate sponsor communications regarding drug shipment, accountability, and reconciliation

  • Support medication management for study participants at Adventist Health Glendale

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Supervise pharmacy coordinators and technicians to ensure first-time quality and operational accuracy

  • Act as liaison between Parexel, AHGL Pharmacy, and hospital leadership

  • Participate in IRB meetings and regulatory compliance discussions

  • Provide protocol feasibility assessments and interpretation for new studies

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain hospital pharmacy licensing standards and inspection readiness

  • Oversee quality control and quality assurance processes, including temperature logs and accountability records

  • Review IRB submissions, amendments, progress reports, and adverse event documentation

  • Ensure research pharmacy compliance with state and federal regulations

Training & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead training initiatives on departmental and cross-functional SOPs

  • Reinforce GCP adherence across pharmacy and research teams

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement performance-driven solutions

  • Contribute to scientific outputs including abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations


Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Registered Pharmacist (RPh)

  • Active and unrestricted California Pharmacist license

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

  • Experience in investigational drug management and sterile/non-sterile compounding

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

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with clinical trial systems

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in early-phase clinical trials or Phase I units

  • Prior experience interacting with IRBs and regulatory bodies

  • Strong documentation and audit-readiness experience


Why Consider This Opportunity

As a Research Pharmacist in an Early Phase Clinical Unit, you will directly contribute to the development of innovative therapies while ensuring patient safety and regulatory excellence. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge clinical trials within a globally recognized CRO, providing opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and scientific contribution.


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