Clinical Research Manager

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry leading innovation, With Heart.

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Research Manager (CRM) to join our team in a hybrid capacity in Paris, France. As a Clinical Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex oncology clinical trials for a top pharmaceutical client.

This position is responsible for the end-to-end management and performance of assigned protocols, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, client requirements, and quality standards.

Working across study start-up, maintenance, and close-out, you will provide strategic oversight of trial execution, site performance, vendor management, and CRA activities. You will collaborate with cross functional partners, drive operational excellence, and help ensure that innovative therapies reach patients efficiently and safely.

You will join a fast paced, growth-oriented environment where your expertise directly contributes to the advancement of life changing treatments. With exposure to global stakeholders, leadership opportunities, and continuous development, this role offers a strong platform for career progression within clinical research and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end performance and project management of assigned clinical trial protocols in compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and client requirements
• Manage study start-up activities, including oversight of site selection strategies, monitoring plans, and trial planning tools
• Review and contribute to patient recruitment and retention strategies to support study delivery objectives
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to project team members across multiple locations and functions
• Evaluate project resource requirements and monitor resource utilization throughout the study lifecycle
• Address and resolve site issues, ensuring timely escalation and successful closure of identified risks
• Monitor study timelines, patient recruitment, retention, and data cleaning activities to support successful project outcomes
• Maintain oversight of quality standards and ensure appropriate follow up of quality related issues
• Drive process improvements that enhance study efficiency and operational performance
• Contribute to revenue recognition forecasting and project planning activities, as required
• Collaborate with project teams on database lock activities and study close-out deliverables
• Ensure completion of all administrative close-out procedures, study archiving activities, and client documentation requirements

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills
• Experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or a regulated environment
• The ability to collaborate across cross functional and global teams while communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• A patient focused mindset and commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence
• Comfort working with clinical trial systems, study management processes, and project planning tools

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a life science, nursing qualification, or relevant clinical and/or clinical management experience
• Substantial experience in clinical research, including relevant experience as a team leader in clinical functions or proven experience coordinating clinical trials
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
• Experience in oncology clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and clinical trial processes
• Experience managing clinical trial activities, study operations, site oversight, and vendor relationships
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong command of written and spoken English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a pharmaceutical company, healthcare organiz