Project Leadership (Clinical Trials) - Homebased
Parexel
Summary
The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, helping to deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve.
Job description
Parexel has opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics supporting mid to large-size biotech/pharma clients.
Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day-to-day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company
- Experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities
- Experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions
- Flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision
- Detailed-oriented, computer proficient
- Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
Company overview
Parexel is one of the world's largest and most prominent contract research organizations (CROs), providing comprehensive clinical research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Parexel operates with a global workforce of over 24,000 professionals across 84+ facilities in 49 countries. The company specializes in managing the full spectrum of clinical trials from Phase I to IV across diverse therapeutic areas including neuroscience, oncology, infectious diseases, hematology, and general medicine. Parexel offers end-to-end solutions encompassing clinical trial management, regulatory strategy, data management, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, medical communications, and market access consulting. With a strong track record spanning over 40 years, Parexel has established itself as a trusted partner for both established pharmaceutical leaders and emerging biotech innovators, helping accelerate drug development and bring life-saving treatments to patients faster through its patient-centric approach and operational excellence.