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Parexel
Baltimore, Maryland

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $135K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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.

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and “first in human” trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.

At Parexel Baltimore Unit (located in the MedStar Harbor hospital) our highly trained and skilled Physician Assistants (PA) functions under the direction and guidance of a licensed physician to ensure the safety of study participants.

The PA is responsible for reviewing medical history and physical assessment of potential study participants for the purpose of qualifying participants for studies. The PA diagnoses healthcare problems, develops, and implements treatment plans under the direction of a physician.

What you’ll do once training is complete (including but not limited): Execute all appropriate Sub-Investigator responsibilities on assigned projects.

Executes and coordinates a variety of specialized clinical research activities ensuring compliance with GCP Assists with the medical and clinical oversight of all aspects of clinical work performed within the CPRU.

Works directly with clinical operations personnel in reviewing laboratory data, performing physical assessments, medical histories, and evaluations of inclusion/exclusion criteria for study participants.

Participates in the recording and review of adverse events and concomitant medications for accuracy and consistency when required.

Participates in the review of source data and/or data listings of safety data, including adverse experiences, laboratory data, and vital signs data, as appropriate, with the clinical team, project team, sponsor, investigator, and regulatory agencies.

Ensures that all established timelines relating to areas of responsibility and assigned projects are met. Supports Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and all work processes to ensure the efficient and compliant clinical operation.

Liaises with sponsors on study conduct and study progression when required. Liaises with physician staff of MedStar Health and local/regional medical consultants as necessary. Ensures that the quality standard of clinical work product is met. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Qualifications At least 1 year of experience working as a licensed Physician Assistant (preferrable in a hospital setting) Active Physician Assistant License in the state of Maryland Analytical skills to collect information from diverse source Excellent organizational and communication skills Hours/Shifts Primarily weekdays Monday – Friday 7:00/8:00am start time Weekend rotation every 3rd - 4th weekend (will have a day off during the week) Base Pay Range: $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually and bonus eligibility Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.

In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives. Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles.

For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans. EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry.

Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process.

Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is responsible for qualifying study participants through medical history reviews and physical assessments under physician guidance. They execute Sub-Investigator duties, ensuring compliance with GCP and overseeing clinical work within the early phase clinical unit.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant, preferably in a hospital setting. An active Physician Assistant license in the state of Maryland is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical History ReviewGCP CompliancePatient SafetyDiagnosisTreatment PlanningLaboratory Data ReviewAdverse Event RecordingSOP AdherenceOrganizational Skills

Clinical Research — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Research listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 40% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,545 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Parexel

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Raleigh, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus eligibility
Paid time off
401k match
Life insurance
Health insurance