Program Specialist (MedCom; Oncology Publications)

Parexel International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare consulting company is looking for a Project Manager to lead and manage projects related to oncology publications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences, coupled with several years of experience in medical communications and strong project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent English are essential. This role requires excellent organizational skills and an ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• A few years' experience in medical communications.
• Experience working with publications within oncology is a must.
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME/ACCME/FDA/AMA).

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and requirements alongside stakeholders.
• Create comprehensive project plans and delivery schedules.
• Manage project budgets and report on variances.

Skills

Medical communications

Project management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

Job description

Key Role Responsibilities

Project Planning & Setup

• Collaborate with Senior Program Specialists, Account Managers, and Scientific Services to define project scope and requirements
• Create comprehensive project plans, delivery schedules, and assist with metrics and risk management
• Establish communication protocols and client approval processes
• Set up appropriate project tracking systems and folder structures
• Initiate and lead project kick-off meetings

Project Execution & Management

• Manage assigned projects according to agreed internal and client processes
• Serve as the key point of contact for project status updates to clients, faculty, and internal teams
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and lead regular progress meetings
• Draft and circulate meeting minutes and action points, ensuring follow-up on deliverables
• Maintain detailed awareness of project status to respond appropriately to stakeholder inquiries

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project budgets and delivery timelines, addressing variances proactively
• Support resource planning and staffing requirements
• Monitor freelance resource progress in collaboration with Scientific Team Leads
• Identify scope changes, assess cost implications, and communicate to management

Experience and Skills required for the role:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business or Life Sciences preferred
• A few years\' experience in medical communications
• Experience working with publications within oncology - must
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME/ACCME/FDA/AMA)
• Knowledge of publication guidelines and processes
• Strong project management expertise with ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Fluent in English, written and spoken