Clinical Research Associate II and Senior
Primary Location: Brazil, Sao Paulo Job ID R0000038161 Category Clinical Trials Date Posted 01/21/2026Overview
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Parexel, you act as an integral part to get treatments to patients sooner. Our CRAs' priority is the safety and well-being of the patients. As you travel to investigator sites and perform your monitoring duties, we encourage you to be inquisitive, take accountability, build relationships, and act with integrity.
Join a team with a wide variety of experiences and knowledge, and work on global projects within a broad scope of therapeutic areas. We’re looking for people who want to grow personally and professionally and support their colleagues globally and cross-functionally.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible
- Organized
- Problem-solver
- Self-starter
About This Role
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro
Be the Driving Force Behind Clinical Trial Success
About This Role
As a Clinical Research Associate at Parexel, you'll be more than a monitor—you'll be astrategic partnerand the primary point of contact for clinical sites throughout the entire trial lifecycle. From site identification through close-out, you'll own site performance, build meaningful relationships, and solve complex challenges to ensure trial success while protecting patient safety and data integrity.
This is a dynamic role where you'll combine relationship management, strategic thinking, and regulatory expertise to drive sites to peak performance.
What You'll Do
- Monitor Clinical Trials: Conduct site monitoring visits to ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and patient safety
- Build Relationships: Partner with investigative sites to foster strong, collaborative relationships
- Ensure Quality: Review and verify source documents, case report forms, and essential documentation
- Problem-Solve: Identify and resolve site-level issues proactively
- Guide & Educate: Provide training and guidance to site staff on protocol requirements and GCP standards
- Travel: Visit clinical sites within your assigned territory (aprox 5 visits x month)
What You'll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field
- On site clinical monitoring experience (CRA): 1.5 years for CRA II, more than 3 years for Senior CRA
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Therapeutic area experience in Oncology
- Fluent in English + local language
- Location: Must be based in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why Join Parexel?
- Career Growth: Comprehensive training programs and clear advancement pathways
- Global Impact: Work on innovative trials across diverse therapeutic areas
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your family, Meal voucher, internet
- Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team committed to excellence
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that's transforming the future of healthcare.
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers various career paths and internal development programs for CRAs to advance to the next level. This could include enhancing your technical position, moving into management, or shifting to other areas of the business.
- APEX CRA
- CRA I
- CRA II
- Senior CRA
- Project ManagementSubject Matter ExpertPeople Management
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Why Clinical Research Associates work at Parexel
