Research Pharmacist / Intermittent

Parexel; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Research Pharmacist for its Early Phase Clinical Unit in Glendale, CA. The role emphasizes scientific rigor, operational excellence, and advancing clinical research.

Intermittent and part-time hours provide flexibility while supporting essential investigational drug management and regulatory compliance. Requirements include a Pharm.D or RPh with an active California license and 2–5 years in clinical research or hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D or RPh with active California license.
• 2–5 years of experience in clinical research or hospital pharmacy.
• Expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding and investigational drug management.
• Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with clinical trial systems.
• Solid understanding of GCP and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate by supervising pharmacy coordinators and technicians; act as a Sub-Investigator and liaison between Parexel, AHGL Pharmacy, and hospital leadership.
• Oversee medication handling in line with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements; manage inventory, blinding, dispensing, and documentation; review safety/eligibility of concomitant medications.
• Ensure QA/QC processes, drug storage, temperature logs, and accountability forms; review IRB submissions and adverse events; represent Parexel in compliance meetings.
• Lead training on SOPs and drive continuous process improvements; maintain GCP knowledge across the team; contribute to scientific outputs.

Skills

Clinical research

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Pharm.D or RPh license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Clinical trial systems

Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

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.

Intermittent and Part Time Hours

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.i>
• 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.

Base Pay Range: $70/hour

Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.

In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel's annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.

Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.