Project Leadership – Biotech (clinical trials) – Immunology / Infectious Disease - Home Based

Parexel; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking experienced Project Leaders and Senior Project Leaders to drive global clinical trials in various therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neurology, and more.

This role requires a strong background in Project Management and offers the opportunity to lead diverse project teams while ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in a health-related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience leading Global Clinical Trials.
• Experience within a CRO, Biotech, or Pharma company preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage day-to-day operations.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget with high quality.
• Exceed client expectations through operational excellence.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in a clinical or health-related field

Job description

The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, while helping deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve.

Parexel’s defined Biotech Division offers opportunities for seasoned Project Management professionals with a strong background running global clinical trials in a variety of therapeutics. This group focuses specifically on Biotech clients and providing all areas of support to accommodate their unique needs. This is a great opportunity for those in the industry who prefer the flexibility, creativity and problem‑solving mindset to successfully support this type of clients.

Parexel has upcoming opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics including Dermatology, Respiratory, Neurology, Cardio, Oncology/ Hematology and GLP-1/Obesity.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to project teams and manage day‑to‑day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on‑time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a clinical or health‑related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company.
• Experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets, coordinating team activities, and the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions.
• Additional years of experience required for more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director.
• Strong flexibility, problem‑solving capabilities, strategic vision, detail orientation, computer proficiency, and superior interpersonal and organizational skills.