Project Manager

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Project Manager leading sponsor relationships and clinical trials at Parexel, a global clinical research organization. Managing study start-up, budgets, risks, timelines, compliance, and closeout.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the sponsor relationship and manage sponsor communication
  • Serve as the central point of contact and escalation for functional teams
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and solutions to sponsors and internal teams
  • Lead regular sponsor and project team meetings
  • Review pre-award materials and attend strategy, Bid Defense, and handover meetings
  • Develop project management strategies
  • Manage study start-up activities and implement best practices
  • Oversee site selection strategy and review project contracts and budgets
  • Set up project teams and systems
  • Manage IRB/EC and RA approval processes
  • Lead internal and sponsor kick-off meetings
  • Lead projects to completion within budget and schedule
  • Ensure contract specifications are met and project tracking is maintained using CTMS
  • Monitor study timelines, recruitment, retention, and data cleaning
  • Prepare for audits and inspections
  • Manage project budgets
  • Oversee administrative closeout and project documentation archiving
  • Lead end-of-study meetings and document lessons learned
  • Identify project risks and implement contingency plans
  • Mitigate risks and keep clients informed throughout the study lifecycle
  • Contribute to SOP development
  • Provide oversight and training to Associate Project Managers and Project Assistants

Requirements:

  • 3 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3 to 5 years in related fields
  • Experience as a Functional Team Leader or in coordinating clinical trials
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations
  • Proficiency in MS-Office products
  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Additional business degree or PMP certification is an advantage
  • Scientific, medical, or pharmacology background is an advantage
  • Leadership skills for leading virtual teams across locations and cultures
  • Negotiation and influence skills
  • Decision-making skills in ambiguous situations
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Strategic thinking and financial management skills