Early-Phase Clinical Scientist — Lead Trials

Parexel; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an Early Clinical Scientist to lead or support early phase clinical studies. The ECS will be accountable for clinical/scientific execution of the protocol and will coordinate with the Clinical Director and internal/external teams to ensure timely and compliant trial delivery.

The role requires experience in CRO management for Phase 1 trials, proficiency with CTMS/TCF systems, and strong scientific writing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing CROs from the Sponsor side for Phase 1 clinical trials.
• Familiarity with early drug development processes.
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, planning and execution of early phase clinical trials with Director and teams.
• Oversee trials to ensure data validity and objective achievement.
• Conduct on-site study monitoring, site training and supervision of complex endpoints.
• Co-author clinical sections of protocols, investigator brochures and study reports.
• Develop study operational documents (site monitoring plan, informed consent, etc.).
• Review budgets and approve vendor invoices.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Multitasking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree and ≥7 years related* experience

Master’s degree and ≥5 years related* experience

PhD or doctorate degree and ≥1 year related experience

Job description

Parexel is seeking an Early Clinical Scientist to lead or support early phase clinical studies. The ECS will be accountable for clinical/scientific execution of the protocol and will coordinate with the Clinical Director and internal/external teams to ensure timely and compliant trial delivery.

The role requires experience in CRO management for Phase 1 trials, proficiency with CTMS/TCF systems, and strong scientific writing skills.