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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.
An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager for our Early Phase Unit in Berlin. This role is a full-time and office-based position that will manage Phase I and II studies.
The Project Manager (PM) leads the Parexel and Sponsor teams by combining a depth of clinical research experience and project management skills with insight into sponsor pressures and an ability to develop the right solution for each sponsor.
Accountable for the successful delivery of projects/programs (on time, on budget, to the highest quality) compliant with ICH, GCP, and other applicable documents and regulations. Ensures the project teams achieve operational excellence and successful execution of the clinical operations and logistical strategy.
Key Accountabilities:
Initiate, plan, manage and close out of Phase I and II projects with all departments of the EPCU Berlin including external vendors and external units as required
Owns the sponsor relationship and is responsible for sponsor communications.
Provides a central point of study contact on behalf of the functional teams and vendors.
Continuous reporting and update of project progress including communication internally and with sponsor and external vendors
Lead team meetings on a regular basis with project team to ensure project objectives are met.
Budget control for Phase I and II studies including: Service inquiries with external vendors, Budget and contract negotiation with sponsors and external vendors, Forecasting, tracking and invoicing
Understands and ensures compliance with SOP's, contract terms and system requirements.
Responsible for the setup of project specific training in Parexel system and oversight of training.
Skills & Knowledge
Proven Project Management experience in the field of clinical research
Experience as a functional team leader in clinical/data management/logistics function or proven experience in coordinating clinical trials
Presentation, speaking skills in English and German
Organizational talent and Ability to work under pressure and multitask
In depth knowledge of guidelines, ICH-GCP and AMG.
Solid computer and internet skills including knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project).
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a science related filed or a wealth of related work experience as a clinical research project manager.
Scientific / Medical / Pharmacology background desirable.
Skills Required
- Proven project management experience in clinical research
- Experience as a functional team leader in clinical/data management/logistics or coordinating clinical trials
- Fluent English and German presentation and speaking skills
- Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and multitask
- In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP and AMG guidelines
- Solid computer and internet skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent clinical research project management experience
- Office-based work in Berlin
- Scientific/medical/pharmacology background
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
