Executive Director, Data & Technology Clinical Operations

About Parexel

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Executive Director, Data & Technology Clinical Operations

The Executive Director, Data & Technology Clinical Operations leads all technology, data, and operational enablement functions supporting Parexel’s Clinical Operations organization. This role oversees systems, integrations, data flows, reporting readiness, and operational technology alignment for Clinical Operations. This dynamic leader ensures operational continuity, process optimization, technology adoption, and data quality that enable more efficient study execution activities, better decision-making, and predictable delivery outcomes. The Executive Director partners closely with other groups within Data & Technology, Clinical leadership, OEDI, Procurement and executive stakeholders across the business.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a driven individual who has a record of proven excellence in clinical operations technology, operational delivery, or related leadership roles within the life sciences industry. This dynamic leader will drive the vision and execution of operational systems that power study startup, execution, monitoring, and closeout while ensuring performance, compliance, and innovation at every step.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Operations Technology & Process Leadership

• Serve as the senior D&T leader accountable for all technology capabilities supporting Clinical Operations, including operational systems, workflows, and data pipelines.
• Ensure system reliability, user readiness, and operational optimization for global Clinical Operations teams.
• Align technology and process improvements with Clinical Operations’ goals for efficiency, accuracy, and cycle-time reduction.

Integration of Clinical, Safety & Operational Data

• Oversee integrations between Clinical Operations systems and the broader D&T ecosystem (data lake, reporting, enterprise integration platforms).
• Ensure accurate and timely data flows across operational technologies used in clinical execution, safety, regulatory, and cross-functional processes.

Clinical Systems Lifecycle Ownership

• Oversee maintenance, upgrades, validation, and enhancement of Clinical Ops–related platforms.
• Ensure alignment with validation, SDLC, compliance, and quality frameworks.
• Ensure system retirement, consolidation, and introduction of new capabilities follow enterprise standards.

Cross-Functional Governance & Strategic Alignment

• Represent Clinical Operations in enterprise governance forums, including Data Governance, Portfolio Planning, and Operational Excellence bodies.
• Lead intake and prioritization discussions for all Clinical Operations technology requests, in coordination with PMO/Portfolio teams.
• Ensure Clinical Operations-related initiatives align with broader D&T strategy, organizational restructuring decisions, and operational goals.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead a global team of managers, business systems analysts, product owners, and engineers supporting Clinical Operations.
• Create career development paths aligned with operational, data, and system leadership needs.
• Build a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across operations and technology staff.

Skills

• Executive leadership with a strong ability to influence across Clinical Operations, Safety, OEDI, Regulatory, and Technology.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, technology workflows, and operational KPIs.
• Expertise in clinical systems, workflow automation, integrations, and operational data.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and organizational design capabilities.
• Skilled in matrix leadership, conflict resolution, and cross-functional decision-making.

Knowledge And Experience

• 15+ years of experience in clinical operations technology, operational delivery, or related leadership roles in life sciences.
• Demonstrated oversight of operational systems supporting study execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory, and operational data lifecycles.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, data lakes, and clinical reporting environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Life Sciences, Engineering, Technology, or related field).
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Why Join Us

At Parexel, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry in a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise. We offer professional advancement and development opportunities, along with work-life balance and flexible working hours. 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 are committed to making a difference.

Parexel US Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance

Full list of benefits available here: https://www.parexel.com/us-benefits

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Operations
• Data Management
• Technology Leadership
• System Integration
• Process Optimization
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Workflow Automation
• Life Sciences