Global Clinical Trial Operations Lead

Parexel; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead and execute study-level activities across global trials. Responsibilities include trial documents, CRO oversight, and country/regional delivery, with attention to feasibility, risk reviews, and strategic alignment.

The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across sites and vendors. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in clinical research with CRO/pharma, plus experience managing global trials and budgets,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of clinical research experience with CRO/biotech/pharmaceutical company in global trials.
• 2-3 years leading aspects of global clinical trials.
• Experience working with CROs.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration of project team activities.
• Oversee study sites, regulatory submissions, drug supply and enrollment tracking.
• Provide input on trial-level operational strategies from protocol design to final study report.
• Contribute to global subject/patient recruitment plans.
• Manage CRO/vendor identification and day-to-day operational management, including SOWs and budgets.
• Create/update critical trial documents and training materials.
• Review budgets, timelines and forecasts for assigned studies.
• Support inspection readiness activities with risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in process improvements at trial/department levels.
• Maintain relationships between sites and vendors; interface with internal stakeholders.
• Support onboarding of new team members; attend stakeholder meetings for updates on activities.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Influence without authority

Mentoring

Organization

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Clinical protocol development

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Parexel is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead and execute study-level activities across global trials. Responsibilities include trial documents, CRO oversight, and country/regional delivery, with attention to feasibility, risk reviews, and strategic alignment.

The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across sites and vendors. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in clinical research with CRO/pharma, plus experience managing global trials and budgets,