Parexel Hiring Initiation Clinical Research Associate I (iCRA) in Bengaluru
Parexel is hiring for the role of Initiation Clinical Research Associate I (iCRA) in Bengaluru, India.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in clinical trial start-up activities, regulatory submissions, CTMS management, site activation, IRB submissions, and TMF documentation.
📋 Job Overview
🏢 Company: Parexel
💼 Position:
Initiation Clinical Research Associate I (iCRA)
📍 Location:
Bengaluru, India
🧑💻 Experience Required:
2–4 Years
🎓 Qualification:
Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, or related fields
🏭 Industry:
Clinical Research / CRO / Clinical Operations
📌 Key Responsibilities
🧪 Clinical Trial Start-Up Activities
- Manage site activation and pre-SIV activities
- Handle IRB/IEC submissions and approvals
- Coordinate CDA and CSA documentation
- Conduct remote Qualification Visits (QVs)
📑 Regulatory & Documentation Management
- Prepare and submit ICFs and amendments
- Maintain Trial Master File (TMF)
- Ensure CTMS updates with First Time Quality
- Manage clinical start-up documentation
🤝 Site & Stakeholder Management
- Act as primary contact for trial sites
- Build relationships with investigators and site staff
- Resolve compliance and timeline-related site issues
✅ Compliance & Quality
- Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines
- Maintain audit and inspection readiness
- Monitor protocol compliance and data quality
🎓 Eligibility & Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Nursing, or related field
- Experience in clinical research or start-up activities
- Knowledge of IRB/IEC processes
- Understanding of CTMS and eTMF systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Attention to detail and time management
🌍 Why Join Parexel?
- Work with a global CRO leader
- Exposure to international regulatory processes
- Career growth in clinical operations
- Opportunity to become a clinical start-up specialist
- Collaborative and high-performance work culture
- Experience with global clinical trial projects
📄 Resume Tips for CRA Roles
- Highlight CTMS, TMF, and IRB submission experience
- Add clinical trial and GCP knowledge clearly
- Mention start-up and site activation activities
- Use ATS-friendly keywords for clinical research roles
- Keep resume concise and achievement-focused
💡 Interview Tips
- Prepare basics of ICH-GCP and clinical trial phases
- Understand IRB/IEC and regulatory submission processes
- Revise CTMS, eTMF, and TMF concepts
- Be ready to explain start-up workflows and timelines
- Demonstrate communication and problem-solving skills
🧩 Fun Learning & Career Growth
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