Database Administrator - Parexel

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.

Key Accountabilities

Database Administration and Maintenance:

Install, configure, upgrade, and patch supported database systems (Oracle 10g–19c, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL Server).

Perform database and schema refresh operations using native tools (e.g., Oracle exp/imp, Expdp/Impdp; pg dump/pg restore; SQL Server backup/restore).

Implement database change orders according to established schedules and procedures.

Monitor database performance and availability using platform-specific tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, pgAdmin, SSMS).

Document database policies, procedures, and standards for organizational compliance.

Backup, Recovery, and Performance Management:

Execute backup, restore, and recovery operations using RMAN (Oracle), pgBackRest/Barman (PostgreSQL), or native SQL Server tools.

Perform SQL tuning and indexing strategies to optimize query performance.

Utilize performance monitoring tools such as AWR/ADDM (Oracle), pg stat statements (PostgreSQL), or SQL Profiler (SQL Server).

Troubleshoot database and performance issues to minimize system downtime.

Maintain and support standby or high-availability configurations for disaster recovery.

Infrastructure Support and Collaboration:

Administer platform-specific technologies such as Oracle ASM/RAC, PostgreSQL replication, or SQL Server Always on Availability Groups.

Perform basic system administration tasks on UNIX/Linux (Oracle/PostgreSQL) or Windows Server (SQL Server).

Coordinate with system administrators, network teams, and backup teams as required.

Participate in project meetings to provide database perspective and technical input.

Support clinical research applications through reliable and secure database infrastructure.

System Integration and Technical Support

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems with enterprise applications.

Provide technical expertise for database-related aspects of system implementations and migrations.

Maintain database security and access controls in accordance with organizational policies.

Support application teams with database connectivity and performance issues.

Ensure database systems meet availability and compliance requirements for clinical research operations.