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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.\nEach 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.\nAbout Parexel\nParexel 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.\nWe 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(R).\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Scientist, Precision Medicine / Bioinformatics (Quantitative Biomarker Sciences) to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will support clinical research activities that advance new treatments for patients. This position plays a key role in biomarker data analysis, pipeline automation, data quality oversight, and cross-study data integration. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow industry-standard processes and regulated practices, and contribute to study operations from planning through data delivery.\nResponsibilities include executing well-defined analytical requests, maintaining data processing pipelines, performing quality control checks, building interactive data visualization tools, and supporting AI-assisted analysis code development. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, this role offers pathways to deepen your expertise in precision medicine, biomarker science, and bioinformatics while making a meaningful impact on clinical research outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\nExecute data analysis and visualization tasks with minimal supervision, including figure and analysis updates, pipeline execution, data quality control, and results delivery\nRun and optimize automated data processing pipelines, perform routine quality control on outputs, document run parameters and versions, and generate analytical outputs\nBuild and refresh interactive data viewers using RMarkdown, Quarto, or Shiny for single-study and cross-study data exploration; package and publish outputs in agreed team formats\nSupport cross-study database integration activities including data collation, standardization, variable mapping, identifier harmonization, and validation\nContribute to experiment preparation activities such as generating balanced sample layouts and coordinating downstream submission steps\nMaintain a reusable library of prompts, code snippets, and workflows for common bioinformatics tasks; establish coding standards and provide guidance on AI-assisted analysis workflows\nCandidate Profile\nYou'll thrive in this role if you bring:\nAdvanced proficiency in R programming and R Shiny for data analysis and interactive visualization\nStrong expertise in biomarker data analytics, high-dimensional proteomic datasets, and data quality management\nExperience with version control tools (GitHub) and working within regulated environments with strict compliance practices\nProficiency in Python and Bash scripting for data processing and automation\nFamiliarity with AI tools and the ability to quickly learn emerging technologies\nExperience with biological, clinical, or preclinical data analysis in life sciences\nStrong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively in cross-functional environments\nExcellent English language proficiency (spoken and written)\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related discipline\n4+ years of programming experience, preferably in life sciences or clinical research environments\nDemonstrated expertise in R programming, R Shiny, and Bash scripting\nHands-on experience with biomarker data analytics and proteomic data analysis\nProficiency with version control tools (Git/GitHub) and experience following SOPs in regulated environments\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field\nExperience with Olink proteomic platform or other high-dimensional biomarker technologies\nKnowledge of cardiovascular, metabolic, immunology, hematology, oncology, renal, neurodegenerative, or rare genetic disease research\nFamiliarity with basic statistical modeling fundamentals (linear/logistic models, survival analysis, multiple testing correction)\nExperience with Claude Code and other AI-assisted development tools\nBenefits and Compensation\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.\nIf 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!\nWe believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. 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