Clinical Trial Operations Manager

Parexel

Harrisburg, PAFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

on and communication.
• Provide backup support and assume responsibilities as needed for the Global Study Manager (GSM).
• Oversee the selected Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or Country Trial Manager, ensuring adherence to project plans and maintaining accurate country-level timelines, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Manage or supervise the study start-up process within assigned countries, coordinating with CROs as needed.
• Work closely with Site Care Partners, regulatory teams, and other stakeholders to establish submission strategies to Health Authorities (HAs) and Ethics Committees (ECs).
• Provide country-specific insights regarding startup and recruitment milestones during the planning phase.
• Collaborate with team roles to identify and address any deviations and risks during study execution, applying effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the resolution of site activation escalations, offering options for mitigation to study teams.
• Take full accountability for the implementation of startup and site activation strategies, as defined by the GSM, including recruitment strategies and development of study-specific plans.
• Communicate effectively with local teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and efficient study delivery.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure timely coordination of deliverables according to study plans.
• Ensure thorough follow-up on regional and site quality events, protocol deviations, data issues, and other necessary metrics for continuous improvement.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts with at least 5 years of relevant clinical trial experience.
• Master's degree in Science or Business Administration with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is also acceptable.
• A technical or scientific background is preferred.

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EEO Disclaimer: Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts with at least 5 years of relevant clinical trial experience
  • Master's degree in Science or Business Administration with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is also acceptable

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • The Clinical Trial Operations Manager plays a crucial role in leading and managing the operational aspects of one or more clinical studies from initiation through completion
    • This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills to ensure effective delivery of study tasks and objectives
    • Lead the local study team for one or more clinical trials, fostering collaboration and communication
    • Provide backup support and assume responsibilities as needed for the Global Study Manager (GSM)
    • Oversee the selected Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or Country Trial Manager, ensuring adherence to project plans and maintaining accurate country-level timelines, budgets, and quality metrics
    • Manage or supervise the study start-up process within assigned countries, coordinating with CROs as needed
    • Work closely with Site Care Partners, regulatory teams, and other stakeholders to establish submission strategies to Health Authorities (HAs) and Ethics Committees (ECs)
    • Provide country-specific insights regarding startup and recruitment milestones during the planning phase
    • Collaborate with team roles to identify and address any deviations and risks during study execution, applying effective mitigation strategies
    • Ensure the resolution of site activation escalations, offering options for mitigation to study teams
    • Take full accountability for the implementation of startup and site activation strategies, as defined by the GSM, including recruitment strategies and development of study-specific plans
    • Communicate effectively with local teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and efficient study delivery
    • Oversee vendor management and ensure timely coordination of deliverables according to study plans
    • Ensure thorough follow-up on regional and site quality events, protocol deviations, data issues, and other necessary metrics for continuous improvement


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