Remote Early-Phase Clinical Trials Project Lead

Parexel; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health 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 for a remote-capable position in the United States. You will manage sponsor relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and drive early phase trials to on-time, on-budget delivery while ensuring ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes study start-up, risk management, budgeting, and collaboration with Parexel and sponsor teams to optimize study performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably with Parexel or in related fields.
• Early phase experience; site-level experience is highly 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 relationship and communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
• Lead sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to pre-award strategy and bid defense activities.
• Lead study start-up activities including site strategy and regulatory approvals.
• Direct kick-off meetings and ensure understanding of scope and delivery expectations.
• Manage budgets, revenue recognition, milestones, and monthly invoices.
• Prepare projects for audits and oversee closeout and archiving.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans across the study life cycle.
• Provide oversight and training to junior project staff.

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

Sponsor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Project Manager, Early Phase for a remote-capable position in the United States. You will manage sponsor relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and drive early phase trials to on-time, on-budget delivery while ensuring ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes study start-up, risk management, budgeting, and collaboration with Parexel and sponsor teams to optimize study performance and operational excellence.