Project Leadership - Clinical Trials - Home-Based

ATLAS MEDICAL SERVICES LTD. STI.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Project Leader or Senior Project Leader to lead global clinical trials from a remote US location. You will drive cross-functional teams, define project requirements, develop plans, and manage timelines and budgets to deliver high-quality studies for diverse therapeutic areas.

Successful candidates bring 2+ years in global trial leadership within CRO/Biotech/Pharma, strong scheduling and budget skills, and a commitment to patient-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO, Biotech or Pharma company.
• Experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets.
• Experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions.
• Senior roles require additional years of experience (SPM/Director level).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to project teams and manage day-to-day operations.
• Drive on-time delivery within budget and to the highest quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project requirements, develop project plans and manage timelines.

Skills

Adaptable

Communicator

Collaborative

Leadership

Proactive

Problem-solver

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical/health field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Project Leadership - Clinical Trials - Home-Based

Primary Location: United States, Remote
Job ID: R0000047289
Category: Project Leadership
Date Posted: 10/22/2026

Overview

As a part of the global Project Leadership group at Parexel, you are responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and patient-focused clinical trials and help bring life-changing treatments to market faster. You collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to identify project requirements, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving patients' lives.

In return, Parexel offers a supportive work environment, and a high degree of empowerment and accountability to lead your studies. Within this role, you work with a diverse set of clients and therapeutic areas, and you are encouraged to take on new challenges and pursue your interests.

Success Profile

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Collaborative
• Leadership
• Proactive
• Problem-solver

About This Role

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, helping to deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve. The Global Project Leadership department has dedicated members at all levels who are aligned to work with specific types of clients and deliver solutions customized to fit those client’s needs, working on projects spanning across all phases of global clinical trials, in a wide array of therapeutic areas.

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 supporting mid to large-size biotech/ pharma clients.

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 a minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical 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 (SPM), 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 United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Potential Career Path

• Associate Project Leader
• Project Leader
• Senior Project Leader
• Associate Project Director
• Project Director
• Director, Project Leadership
• Senior Director, Project Leadership

Why Project Leaders work at Parexel

Patient-led in everything we do
We lead and drive the success of clinical trials and feel the satisfaction of seeing the positive impact of our work on patients' lives.

Supportive and inclusive environment
We build a culture where relationship building is a priority for the success of our cross-functional teams and our client interaction.

Accountability and growth
We provide Project Leaders with the responsibility and empowerment to turn challenges into achievements and development opportunities.

Flexible work arrangements
We offer remote, in-office and hybrid roles to balance work and personal life depending on your needs.

Varied project experience
We continuously learn from a broad exposure of small biotech or large pharma clients, different therapeutic areas and innovative trial design.

Career progression
We offer various career paths, including enhancing your position, moving into management, or developing into other areas of the business.