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Internships, placements &
associate-level clinical roles at Parexel
At Parexel, our emerging talent opportunities offer a unique chance to current students and recent graduates to actively contribute to life-changing clinical research. Explore where your professional interests align with our purpose-driven work and let’s make a difference together, With Heart™!
With options available globally across various departments, you can find your perfect fit. Hiring for different programs kick off throughout the year based on business needs.
Internships
Financial Analyst Intern
During this 12-week internship, the Financial Analyst Intern will work alongside our Project Leaders to steer a set of projects to their targeted financial goals and acquire an understanding of project economics and profitability drivers.
Based in United States - Durham - North Carolina
AI Intern
The AI (Artificial Intelligence) intern will learn about the development and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions during the AI period. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain hands-on experience within the clinical research industry.
Based in United States - Durham - North Carolina
Procurement Intern
As a Procurement Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop local and regional relationships with internal customer and suppliers. You will learn to analyze and understand customer requirements in order to provide advice and ongoing support to meet their business requirements.
Statistical Programmer Intern
You will support an experienced Statistical Programmer, who will mentor your training and development. The duties include producing datasets, working on statistical outputs such as statistical tables and graphs, and data listings, and utilizing SAS® Software.
Based in Sheffield, UK
Insights from internship Participants
Bella - Corporate Sustainability Analyst (Former Intern)
“I wanted to work for a company with both a strong mission and values, so continuing my career at Parexel felt natural. My Corporate Service Internship set me up for success and made me feel confident that Parexel was somewhere I could envision myself working. I also chose Parexel because there is a lot of discovery in how to make clinical trials more sustainable and I want to play a part in the progress being made.”
Danielle - Statistical Programmer I (Former Intern)
"I joined Parexel with minimal experience and I was given the chance to grow exponentially. What I enjoy the most is working in a team that makes a difference. For me, finding the solution to a problem and using independent thinking and strategy to achieve the overarching goal is the best part of working in the clinical industry."
Placements
Clinical Database Programmer Placement
You work with close supervision to support various programming activities related to clinical systems, and/or the application of computer and communication technologies.
Based in Sheffield, UK or Bloemfontein, South Africa
Clinical Data Engineer Placement
You work with close supervision to support various activities including managing data aggregation from various external sources and producing listings, reports and insights utilizing SAS® Software or the Data Management Workbench platform.
Based in Sheffield, UK or Bloemfontein, South Africa
Statistical Programmer Placement
You will work with an assigned mentor to help with your training and development. Duties would include producing datasets, working on statistical outputs such as statistical tables and graphs, and data listings, and utilizing SAS® Software.
Based in Sheffield, UK
Biostatistician Placement
You will support an experienced Biostatistician. Key responsibilities include producing data listings using efficient programming techniques, conducting statistical analyses under supervision, and creating statistical reports.
Based in Sheffield, UK
Insights from placement Participants
James - Placement Student – Statistical Programmer
“What I appreciate the most about working at Parexel is the impact your work has on real-world drug development. I've had opportunities to work on diverse projects, significantly broadening my understanding of clinical trials. The collaborative environment here fosters continuous learning, allowing me to grow both professionally and personally. As I progress in my role, I'm excited about the potential to make a meaningful difference in bringing new treatments to patients worldwide.”
Amy – Statistical Programmer II (Former Placement Student)
“My placement at Parexel showed me how to apply my education and qualifications to a career crucial for advancing medical research and human health. Their comprehensive training, which allowed me to learn at my own pace, helped build my confidence in understanding the industry and our role. I particularly appreciate Parexel's emphasis on teamwork, with many colleagues available to guide my professional development within the company.”
Associate-level Clinical Roles
Research Associate
As a Research Associate, you'll execute daily clinical trial activities, including participant recruitment, admissions/discharges, and essential procedures like blood draws, vital signs, and ECG recordings. They manage study schedules, perform data entry and transcription, and ensure source data quality, all while maintaining their training compliance with study requirements.
Currently open positions
- Research Associate - Bilingual English/Japanese - Glendale, United States
- Research Associate (PerDiem) - Baltimore, United States
- Bilingual Research Associate (Japanese/English) - Baltimore, United States
Get in touch with our Emerging Talent Recruitment team
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Amy van KirkSenior Director, University Recruiting
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Pavandeep MannUniversity Programs Manager
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Jordan TeagardenTalent Advisor - Emerging Talent
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Antoinette BassettTalent Advisor - Emerging Talent
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Isabella MooreRecruitment Coordinator
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