Remote Early-Phase Clinical Project Manager

Parexel; Phoenix (AZ); 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 design and execute tailored operational plans for early phase trials, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while complying with ICH-GCP and regulations.

The role involves owning sponsor relationships, guiding cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle, managing financials, and driving operational

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.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Own sponsor relationship; act as primary contact and escalation point.
• Lead sponsor and project team meetings; align objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy and bid defense discussions.
• Oversee start-up activities: site selection, contracts, budgets, IRB/EC approvals.
• Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings; ensure clear scope and delivery.
• Drive trials to completion within budget and schedule; ensure quality.
• Monitor timelines, recruitment, data cleaning, and CTMS tracking.
• Manage budgets, revenue recognition, milestones, and pass-through invoices.
• Prepare for audits; lead closeout and lessons-learned meetings.
• Identify risks; implement contingency plans and client updates.
• Contribute to SOPs; train Associate Project Managers and Assistants.

Skills

Clinical research expertise

Project management

Sponsor relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget & contracts knowledge

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 design and execute tailored operational plans for early phase trials, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while complying with ICH-GCP and regulations.

The role involves owning sponsor relationships, guiding cross-functional teams through the full study life cycle, managing financials, and driving operational