Rheumatology investigator recruitment FAQs

Q. What is the purpose of this (physician) recruitment?
A. PAREXEL International, a global clinical research organization, has been contracted to assist the pharmaceutical industry in managing multiple clinical research studies in the field of rheumatology. We are seeking assistance in identifying physicians (Investigators) who may be interested in conducting these clinical research studies at their local site.

Q. Do I qualify to participate in this study?
A. Once you complete the investigator survey, your replies are submitted to our site selection team for review. If you pre-qualify and agree to be contacted as a potential investigator, our site selection team will contact you within 2 weeks of completing the survey. Depending on the time frame, you may be asked to provide updated information.

Q. What compensation can I expect for participating in this study?
A. Compensation is specific to the study in which you conduct. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study grant will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. What training will I/my site receive?
A. Once you are selected to participate in a clinical research study, and if you agree to participate, training will be provided depending on the protocol requirements, and your clinical site’s specific needs. Training may include, but is not limited to:

    •    Basic Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
    •    International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
    •    Regulatory
    •    Safety management
    •    Clinical data
    •    Study budgets
    •    Establishing contracts
    •    Patient-recruitment planning
    •    Estimating manpower resources for clinical trials
    •    Protocol-specific training

Q. Will someone be assigned to assist me/my site with study activities?
A. Yes, there will be a Clinical Trial Associate (CRA) and a Clinical Monitoring Associate (CMA) assigned to your site. The CRA will come on site at specified intervals determined by the protocol. The CMA is an internal resource that will assist you with document preparation and other questions that you may have.

Q. How long will the study last?
A. The length of the study will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Study length varies from a few months to several years. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. When will the study start?
A. The starting date (and duration) of the study will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. If you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. What will my responsibilities include in this clinical research study?
A. Investigator responsibilities differ by region and will be covered during the Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonization training.

Q. I am interested in other clinical research study opportunities (outside of Rheumatology)
A. Please email your information to Investigator-Recruitment@parexel.com. Provide your name, phone number, fax number, mailing address, email address, and the type(s) of study in which you are interested. When your interests match a study which we are recruiting, you will be contacted via email to establish your interest in the project.

Q. I am not interested in receiving further solicitation for clinical research studies with PAREXEL.
A. Please email your information to Investigator-Recruitment@parexel.com. Provide your name, phone number, fax number, mailing address, email address and indicate that you are not interested in receiving solicitations for participating in clinical trials with PAREXEL. ?
You may also contact us at 877-276-9540.

Q. I have never participated as an investigator in a clinical study? Is that a requirement?
A. You are not required to have experience as a clinical research investigator in order to participate in a clinical trial. General Clinical research training as well as specific protocol training will be provided for you and your team members.

Q. Who is the sponsor?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation. ??

Q. What is the study medication?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. Is study double-blinded?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation. ??

Q. Is study blinded?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. Is the study approved by the EU/IRB or other governing authorities?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation. ??

Q. Will the patients be on study medication and/or placebo?
A. This will depend on the protocol in which your site participates. Once you are selected to participate in a specific protocol, terms of the study will be discussed before site initiation.

Q. Can I participate in more than one study at a time?
A. Yes, if you have the interest, time and an adequate patient population to support multiple studies.

Q. Am I required to provide you any documentation before we begin?
A. Yes, you will need to have an updated Curriculum Vitae and a valid copy of your medical license. There are other essential documents that you will need to complete, but these will be provided for you by the sponsor.

Q. Where is PAREXEL located?
A. PAREXEL is an international organization, with offices and employees located world wide. Click here to view our locations and contact information. PAREXEL’s headquarters is located at:

195 West Street?
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: +1 781 487 9900
Fax: +1 781 768 5512

Q. What is a CRO?
A. A CRO (clinical research organization) is a service organization that provides support to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Q. I am a study coordinator/research nurse. Can I take the survey on behalf of my site?
Yes, please complete the questions as if you were the investigator.