Remote Early-Phase Clinical Project Manager

Parexel; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/holidays/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 for a remote role based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams to develop and execute tailored operational strategies for early phase trials, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining compliance.

You will own sponsor relationships, guide cross-functional teams, manage project financials, and contribute to operational excellence in early phase clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• 2 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3 to 5 years of experience in related fields.
• Early phase experience. Site level experience is highly 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 and escalation, and communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
• Lead regular sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy by reviewing materials, preparing PM strategies, and participating in Bid Defense and handover meetings.
• Lead study start-up activities, including site selection, contract and budget review, team setup, and IRB/EC approval processes.
• Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings and ensure the project team understands scope and delivery expectations.
• Lead trials through completion within budget and schedule, ensuring contract specs and quality requirements are met.
• Monitor timelines, recruitment, data cleaning, CTMS tracking, and provide performance feedback to the team.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, revenue recognition, milestone payments, and monthly invoices.
• Prepare projects for audits and inspections, oversee closeout and archiving, and lead lessons learned meetings.
• Identify risks, develop contingency plans, mitigate issues, and keep clients informed.
• Contribute to SOP development and train Associate Project Managers and Project Assistants.

Skills

Clinical research

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Budgeting & finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Project Manager, Early Phase for a remote role based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams to develop and execute tailored operational strategies for early phase trials, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining compliance.

You will own sponsor relationships, guide cross-functional teams, manage project financials, and contribute to operational excellence in early phase clinical research.