Parexel Initiation Clinical Research Associate I Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Various Vacancies

As an Initiation Clinical Research Associate I (iCRA I) at Parexel, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of life-saving treatments to patients worldwide. This position is specifically tailored for professionals specializing in Pre-Site Initiation Visit (Pre-SIV) and Activation tasks. You will be directly accountable for managing and driving the strategic execution of study start-up activities, ensuring that clinical sites are fully prepared, compliant, and authorized to begin trials.

• Study Start-Up Management: You will act as Parexel’s primary point of contact for assigned clinical sites, taking full ownership of quality and delivery timelines during the critical start-up phase. This includes building strong, collaborative relationships with principal investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth operations.
• Feasibility and Qualification: You will support country-specific feasibility assessments and site pre-qualification activities. This involves preparing, negotiating, and executing Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs) and conducting remote Qualification Visits (QVs) to assess site suitability.
• Regulatory Submissions: You will customize, review, and negotiate country- and site-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and their translations. You will also prepare and submit applications to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Independent Ethics Committees (IECs), and Ministries of Health (MoH) or Regulatory Authorities, resolving any queries until final approval is secured.
• Trial Master File (TMF) Maintenance: Ensuring First Time Quality (FTQ) is a core expectation. You will manage country- and site-level TMF issues, resolve document discrepancies, and submit all pertinent documentation to the TMF in accordance with project plans and sponsor policies.
• Systems and Compliance: You will update and maintain the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) on an ongoing basis. You will also ensure that assigned sites are fully trained, compliant with ICH-GCP guidelines, and have proper access to study systems prior to study initiation.

Throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial, the iCRA I is responsible for ensuring that all assigned sites remain audit and inspection ready. This involves continuous monitoring of site compliance with international and local regulations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to meet project milestones, provide strategic inputs for efficient planning, and proactively escalate potential risks—such as delays in site activation or patient recruitment bottlenecks—to your line manager. By maintaining a positive, results-oriented work environment, you will help model Parexel’s core values of care, collaboration, and ownership. Your dedication to detail and commitment to quality will directly impact the safety and well-being of patients participating in clinical trials globally.

Company Name	Parexel
Job Role	Initiation Clinical Research Associate I
Experience	Substantial start up experience or equivalent experience in clinical research
Salary Range	Competitive
Job Type	Full Time
Work Mode	Flexible (In-office, Home-based, or Hybrid)
Openings	Multiple
Job Location	Bengaluru, India

Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) that provides a comprehensive range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. With a collaborative, inclusive, and patient-first culture, Parexel operates globally to support biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.