Remote Early-Phase Clinical Project Manager

Parexel; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Work/Life Balance

401(k) with Company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel is hiring a Project Manager, Early Phase, to join our team in a remote capacity, based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams in developing operational strategies for early phase trials, delivering on time and within budget while complying with ICH-GCP and SOPs.

Responsibilities include sponsor relationship management, study start-up activities, and cross-functional team leadership across the full life cycle. Strong communication and budget management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• 2 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3–5 years in related fields.
• Early phase experience; site-level experience preferred.
• Experience as a Functional Team Leader or coordinating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Own sponsor relationships and serve as central point of contact; communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
• Lead sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy and participate in Bid Defense and handover meetings.
• Lead start-up activities: site selection, contract/budget review, team/system setup, IRB/EC and regulatory approvals.
• Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings; ensure understanding of scope, plan, and delivery expectations.
• Manage trials through completion within budget and schedule; ensure contract specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor timelines, recruitment, data cleaning, project performance, and CTMS; provide feedback to team.
• Manage project financials: budgets, revenue recognition, milestones, invoices.
• Prepare projects for audits; oversee closeout and lessons learned meetings.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans across life cycle; inform clients.
• Contribute to SOP development and train junior PMs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Quality & compliance

Budgeting & financials

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is hiring a Project Manager, Early Phase, to join our team in a remote capacity, based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams in developing operational strategies for early phase trials, delivering on time and within budget while complying with ICH-GCP and SOPs.

Responsibilities include sponsor relationship management, study start-up activities, and cross-functional team leadership across the full life cycle. Strong communication and budget management are essential.