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

Parexel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Project Leader or Senior Project Leader to drive global clinical trials in a Biotech-focused division. The role requires leading project teams, managing day-to-day operations, and delivering on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.

A clinical/health-related undergraduate degree is required, with advanced degrees preferred and 2+ years of global trial PM experience in CRO/Biotech/Pharma.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a clinical or health-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO/Biotech/Pharma company.
• Experience with project scheduling, resource and budget management, and coordinating team activities.
• Experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to project teams and manage day-to-day operations.
• Aim for on-time delivery within budget and to the highest quality to exceed client expectations.
• Coordinate team activities and ensure alignment across therapeutic areas.

Skills

Project leadership

Global study management

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical or health-related field

Advanced degree preferred

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, creatively and problem-solving mindset to successfully support this type of clients.

Parexel has 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 Immunology, Infectious Disease, Respiratory, Neurology, Oncology/ Hematology and GLP-1/Obesity.

Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the 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

Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field: advanced degree preferred, along with at minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinal Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions. Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director.

To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member’s growth. In addition, you need to be detailed-oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.

EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.