Research Pharmacist
Primary Location: United States, Glendale, California Job ID R0000038659 Category Medical SciencesAbout this Role
Research Pharmacist – Early Phase Clinical Unit
Location: Glendale, California
Bring Your Purpose to Parexel
At Parexel, we simplify the journey from science to new treatments with a deep commitment to patients and quality. Our Early Phase Clinical Unit in Glendale is seeking a Research Pharmacist who brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a passion for advancing clinical research. I
What You’ll Do
Lead & Collaborate
- Supervise pharmacy coordinators and technicians, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Serve as a Sub‑Investigator, supporting clinical and scientific monitoring.
- Act as a key liaison between Parexel, AHGL Pharmacy, and hospital leadership.
Drive Excellence in Investigational Product Management
- Oversee all medication handling in alignment with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate with Sponsors on drug shipment, accountability, and dispensation.
- Manage inventory, blinding/randomization, and documentation.
- Dispense study medications and review concomitant medications for safety and eligibility.
- Support medication management for study participants at Adventist Health Glendale.
Champion Quality & Compliance
- Ensure the research pharmacy meets all hospital licensing and regulatory standards.
- Oversee QC/QA processes, drug storage, temperature logs, and accountability forms.
- Review IRB submissions, amendments, progress reports, and adverse event documentation.
- Represent Parexel at IRB and regulatory compliance meetings.
- Provide protocol interpretation and feasibility insights for new studies.
Support Training & Continuous Improvement
- Lead training on departmental and cross‑functional SOPs.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive measurable outcomes.
- Maintain and reinforce GCP knowledge across the team.
- Contribute to scientific outputs such as abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
What You Bring
- Pharm.D or RPh with an active California pharmacist license.
- 2–5 years of experience in clinical research or hospital pharmacy preferred.
- Expertise in sterile and non‑sterile compounding and investigational drug management.
- Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a patient‑first mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and enthusiasm.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with clinical trial systems.
- Solid understanding of GCP and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Why Parexel
Join a global team driven by purpose, collaboration, and scientific excellence. At Parexel, your expertise helps accelerate the development of new therapies and improves the lives of patients around the world. Here, your work truly matters.
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EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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