About this role
Pediatric Site Engagement Specialist - Pediatric Migraine- FSP
As a part of the global Project Leadership group at Parexel, you are responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and patient-focused clinical trials and help bring life-changing treatments to market faster. You collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to identify project requirements, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving patients' lives.
In return, Parexel offers a supportive work environment, and a high degree of empowerment and accountability to lead your studies. Within this role, you work with a diverse set of clients and therapeutic areas, and you are encouraged to take on new challenges and pursue your interests.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
About This Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify and evaluate new pediatric migraine study sites across Europe.
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Build and maintain relationships with pediatric investigators, children's hospitals, pediatric headache centers, and study site personnel.
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Support site feasibility, startup, activation, and enrollment activities.
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Identify and address barriers to recruitment, enrollment, and participant retention.
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Support rescue activities for underperforming sites.
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Gather investigator feedback and site intelligence to inform study execution and recruitment strategy.
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Partner with study teams to prioritize opportunities and mitigate enrollment risks.
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Conduct frequent in-person site visits and investigator engagements throughout Europe.
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Public Health, or related discipline.
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Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Demonstrated experience supporting pediatric clinical trials, pediatric research sites, or pediatric investigator networks.
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Experience working directly with investigators and clinical trial sites.
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Experience supporting site identification, feasibility, startup, recruitment, and enrollment activities.
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Established relationships with children's hospitals, pediatric neurology programs, pediatric headache centers, or pediatric research institutions across Europe.
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Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
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Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Europe (minimum 50% travel).
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Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, MD, PhD, NP, PA, or equivalent).
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5-7+ years of experience in pediatric clinical development, pediatric neurology, migraine, neuroscience, or pediatric clinical research.
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Existing network of pediatric investigators and research coordinators across Europe.
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Prior experience as a CRA, Site Care Partner, Clinical Trial Manager, Study Manager, Clinician, or Clinical Operations professional.
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Experience supporting multi-country European clinical trials and working across multiple European healthcare systems.
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Experience in recruitment recovery, enrollment acceleration, and site rescue activities.
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Parexel offers a growth path with diverse therapeutic areas and clients, so you can grow according to your interests.
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We lead and drive the success of clinical trials and feel the satisfaction of seeing the positive impact of our work on patients' lives.
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Accountability and growth
We provide Project Leaders with the responsibility and empowerment to turn challenges into achievements and development opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements
We offer remote, in-office and hybrid roles to balance work and personal life depending on your needs.
Varied project experience
We continuously learn from a broad exposure of small biotech or large pharma clients, different therapeutic areas and innovative trial design.
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We offer various career paths, including enhancing your position, moving into management, or developing into other areas of the business.
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