Senior Global Clinical Trial Lead - Remote

Parexel; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel seeks a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to lead end-to-end global trials, from operational planning through delivery. You will drive the trial budget, timelines, quality metrics, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in clinical research with CRO/biotech/pharma, strong leadership, and effective stakeholder management. Travel about 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years of clinical research experience with CRO/Biotech/Pharma.
• Leading end-to-end global clinical trials (Phase 1–4) with budget and timeline ownership.
• Experience overseeing CRO/vendor management and end-to-end trial execution.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and financial management skills.
• Leadership in cross-functional, matrixed, global environments; mentoring others.
• Excellent communication, planning and presentation skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional trial team to execute the operational plan and end-to-end trial delivery.
• Own overall trial delivery, budget, timelines, quality, and milestones.
• Oversee CRO/vendor identification, SOW creation, budget oversight, and KPIs.
• Mitigate risks and ensure corrective actions; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for Health Authority inspections and QA audits; maintain inspection readiness.
• Mentor onboarding of new team members and liaise with multiple internal functions.
• Travel approximately 10%; support governance updates and cost analyses.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Project planning

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Parexel seeks a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to lead end-to-end global trials, from operational planning through delivery. You will drive the trial budget, timelines, quality metrics, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in clinical research with CRO/biotech/pharma, strong leadership, and effective stakeholder management. Travel about 10% may be required.