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.
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 Project Leader to join our team in a Remote capacity. As a Project Leader, you will lead Parexel and client teams by combining deep clinical research expertise with strategic insight to develop innovative solutions that drive clinical trial success. This position plays a key role in study execution, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage industry-standard processes, and drive study outcomes from planning through closeout.
You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through strategic project leadership and advancing new treatments for patients. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Project Leader can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage medium to high complexity clinical trials or low complexity clinical trial programs with full accountability for project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with key milestones, budgets, and resources assigned to specific tasks and outcomes; define metrics for reporting performance against plan.
- Own the client relationship at the study level, establishing effective communication channels and standards that ensure high client satisfaction and timely delivery of solutions.
- Manage project profitability through budget oversight, revenue recognition, forecasting, resource management, and change in scope management in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implement contingency plans, and keep clients informed of risks and mitigation strategies.
- Establish quality standards that drive individual and team commitment to quality; monitor deliverables and implement corrective and preventative actions as needed.
- Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve successful study completion; establish team goals, inspire ownership, and maintain accountability through regular project reviews.
- Represent Project Leadership in external client meetings, bid pursuits, investigator meetings, and professional conferences.
- Act as a role model and mentor for Project Leaders and junior staff; support program management responsibilities as needed.
You'll thrive in this role if you bring
- Advanced project management and strategic thinking skills with the ability to create urgency and develop solutions-based approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with strong conflict management abilities.
- 10+ years of experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or in a regulated environment with proven success managing complex projects.
- The ability to work independently with minimal oversight, analyze complex situations, and develop nonstandard solutions.
- A patient-focused mindset, high accountability, and strong attention to detail in all deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), project planning software, and standard clinical research systems (CTMS, EDC, IXRS, TMF).
- Ability to thrive in a matrix environment, value teamwork, and embrace Parexel's High-Performance Culture principles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science or medical-related field.
- Proven advanced project management experience in healthcare, clinical research, or contract research organization.
- Proven track record of developing and managing client relationships at the project level.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing different trial phases and program-level responsibilities.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in clinical research, healthcare, or a regulated environment managing complex projects
- Bachelor's degree in a science or medical-related field
- Advanced project management experience in healthcare, clinical research, or a contract research organization
- Experience developing and managing client relationships at the project level
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced degree in a related field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Experience managing different trial phases and program-level responsibilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project planning software, and clinical research systems including CTMS, EDC, IXRS, and TMF
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parexel and has not been reviewed or approved by Parexel.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
Parexel Insights
What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
