Manager of Pharmaceutical Services

Parexel•Glendale, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join a team shaping the future of early‑phase clinical research. Our Early Phase Unit in Glendale, CA is seeking a dynamic Manager of Pharmaceutical Services to lead a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and innovative investigational product management within a fast‑paced CRO environment. This role is central to ensuring the integrity of our clinical trials—from overseeing pharmacy operations and compliance to partnering with cross‑functional teams that drive early development studies. If you’re 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.

Requirements

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
2-5 years’ experience in Clinical Research or hospital environments preferred
1-2 years of direct line management responsibilities
BA, BS, or equivalent and Pharm.D. or RPh required
Valid California Pharm.D./RPh license required

Responsibilities

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 personnel’s work for first time quality.
Time and project assignment management of pharmacy staff
Executes performance reviews and other administrative responsibilities