Senior Digital Health Technologies Specialist

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®.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Digital Health Technologies Specialist to join our team in a Hyderabad On-site capacity. As a Senior Digital Health Technologies Specialist, you will support clinical research activities that advance new treatments for patients. This position plays a key role in digital tool implementation, study execution, regulatory compliance, and ensuring seamless integration of digital health technologies across clinical trials. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Trial Management, Procurement, Legal, and Finance, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to study operations from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing digital health technology implementations, overseeing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, ensuring licensing compliance, and supporting vendor relationships. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Senior Digital Health Technologies Specialist can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research operations and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day digital tool and technology support, collaborating with vendors and internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth study operations and timely resolution of technical issues

Monitor compliance for assigned digital health technology studies and escalate compliance issues to the Digital Health Technologies Manager, contributing to compliance action plan development and implementation

Drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy, planning, execution, and oversight by reviewing test plans, drafting UAT documentation, and directly participating in sponsor-level testing activities when applicable

Research and determine appropriate copyright holders for clinical outcome assessment (COA) instruments and establish licensing requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Secure necessary digital tool and technology permissions and license agreements, reviewing terms and conditions to ensure alignment with study requirements and regulatory standards

Track and communicate licensing and contract agreement status, serving as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding licensing matters in clinical trials

Review and coordinate payment of licensing invoices with internal finance functions to ensure timely and accurate processing

Support end-to-end translation processes for digital tools and technologies, ensuring accurate and compliant localization for international studies

Maintain and update database of license holders and digital tool agreements, ensuring ongoing compliance with contract terms and conditions

Escalate operational risks and project challenges to the Digital Health Technologies Manager with proactive recommendations and action plans

Participate in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) revisions and departmental initiatives to drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence

Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple digital health technology projects simultaneously

Experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or a regulated environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external vendors

A patient-focused mindset and commitment to ensuring digital health technologies enhance clinical trial quality and patient safety

Proactive problem-solving abilities with the capacity to recognize project challenges, implement action plans, and escalate risks in a timely manner

Self-discipline and strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing demands

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant industry experience

Minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical research, study operations, or digital health technology support

General knowledge and awareness of systems development processes and digital tool implementation

Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes

Ability to acquire working knowledge of copyright law and licensing/permission requirements for digital tools and technologies

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF), or Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems

Familiarity with digital health technologies, wearables, or mobile health applications in clinical trials

Basic familiarity with clinical drug development processes and study phases

Experience managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations

Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!