Manager of Pharmaceutical Services

When our values align theres no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds 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 were committed to making a difference.

Join a team shaping the future of earlyphase clinical research.

Our Early Phase Unit in Glendale CA is seeking a dynamic Manager of Pharmaceutical Services to lead a highperforming team dedicated to delivering safe efficient and innovative investigational product management within a fastpaced CRO environment. This role is central to ensuring the integrity of our clinical trialsfrom overseeing pharmacy operations and compliance to partnering with crossfunctional teams that drive early development studies.

If youre energized by scientific rigor operational excellence and the opportunity to influence breakthrough therapies at their earliest stages this is a place where your leadership will truly matter.

*This is a full-time onsite position in Glendale.

Medication Handling

• Prepare and dispense investigational products for oral topical inhalation subcutaneous intramuscular and IV infusion administration
• Manage all processes related to ordering receiving handling storage accountability preparation return and destruction of investigational products
• Develop pharmacy manuals preparation worksheets accountability logs and other relevant source documents in collaboration with clinical trial sponsors
• Evaluate draft clinical trial protocols to ensure accuracy and feasibility of processes related to investigational product management at early phase clinical unit
• Provide protocol-specific trainings to pharmacy staff clinical research coordinators clinical nurses research associates and enrollment associates
• Reviews concomitant medications based on subject disease states and protocols and answers general drug-related questions

Training

• Oversees the training and implementation of departmental SOPs and inter-departmental SOPs upon approval.
• Manages all aspects of departmental performance improvement strategies including: identifying areas for improvement developing an action plan in conjunction with all affected areas/staff tracking results and reporting results to Associate/Director Clinical Operations.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and their proper application.
• Reinforces the use of GCPs as they apply departmentally through example and staff training.
• Assures compliance to relevant training requirements.
• Recruits new pharmacy team members in cooperation with Talent Acquisition team

Supervises pharmacy coordinators and technicians

• Provides work direction and checks pharmacy personnels work for first time quality.
• Time and project assignment management of pharmacy staff
• Executes performance reviews and other administrative responsibilities
  

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Client focused approach to work
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a willingness to accept responsibility and to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
• Thorough knowledge of word processing as well as experience in an administration related area related to clinical trials
• Knowledge of applicable international and local guidelines and regulations e.g. Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Computer skills: ability to use MS Word Excel Outlook

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-5 years experience in Clinical Research or hospital environments preferred
• 1-2 years of direct line management responsibilities

Education:

• BA BS or equivalent and Pharm.D. or RPh required
• Valid California Pharm.D./RPh license required

EEO Disclaimer
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.