Remote Early-Phase Clinical Project Manager

Parexel; Bismarck (ND); 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 seeking 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 to develop and execute tailored operational and logistical strategies for early phase clinical trials, or programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

You will own sponsor relationships, guide cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle, manage project financials and CTMS,

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 in coordinating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Own sponsor relationship, serve as central contact, communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
• Lead sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy, bid defense, and handover meetings.
• Lead study start-up activities: site selection, contract/budget review, system setup, IRB/EC approvals.
• Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings and ensure understanding of scope and delivery expectations.
• Lead trials through completion within budget and schedule, meeting contract specs and quality requirements.
• Monitor timelines, recruitment, data cleaning, CTMS tracking, and provide performance feedback.
• Manage project financials: budgets, revenue recognition, milestones, invoicing.
• Prepare projects for audits/inspections and supervise closeout and archiving.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans; keep clients informed.
• Contribute to SOP development and train junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Quality & compliance

Financial processes

CTMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is seeking 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 to develop and execute tailored operational and logistical strategies for early phase clinical trials, or programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

You will own sponsor relationships, guide cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle, manage project financials and CTMS,