Remote Early-Phase Clinical Project Manager

Parexel; Montpelier (VT); 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 (FS

Work/Life Balance

401(k) with Company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel in the United States seeks a Project Manager, Early Phase to join our remote-capable team based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams in developing and executing tailored operational and logistical strategies for early phase clinical trials.

You will deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulations, manage sponsor relationships, and guide cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required.
• 2 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3–5 years in related fields.
• Early phase experience; site-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own sponsor relationships and communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
• Lead sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy and participate in Bid Defense and handover meetings.
• Lead start-up activities including site selection, contract and budget review, and regulatory approvals.
• Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings and ensure understanding of scope and delivery expectations.
• Manage projects through completion within budget and schedule with quality requirements.
• Monitor timelines, recruitment, data cleaning, and CTMS tracking; provide performance feedback.
• Oversee project finances, including budgets, revenue recognition, and invoices.
• Prepare projects for audits, oversee closeout and archiving, and lead lessons learned.
• Identify risks, develop contingency plans, and communicate with clients.
• Contribute to SOP development and train junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Quality & compliance

Budget & contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel in the United States seeks a Project Manager, Early Phase to join our remote-capable team based in CA, TX, or CO. You will lead Parexel and sponsor teams in developing and executing tailored operational and logistical strategies for early phase clinical trials.

You will deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulations, manage sponsor relationships, and guide cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle.