Senior Program Specialist

Parexel; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Senior Program Specialist to lead complex publication programs. This remote position requires strong project management expertise and experience in medical communications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure high-quality execution. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Join a collaborative team focused on impactful healthcare programs.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Flexible work conditions

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in medical communications project management (Publications).
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Familiarity with publication guidelines is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate program/project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans.
• Maintain communication with clients and teams.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support proposal development and budgeting processes.
• Champion best practices in communication and efficiency.

Skills

5+ years experience in medical communications project management

Ability to lead teams

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with publication guidelines

Database tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred in Business or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

iEnvision

Job description

Join Our Medical Communications Team at Parexel as a Senior Program Specialist

Are you a seasoned project manager or account manager with experience in medical communications—particularly in publications? We’re seeking a Senior Program Specialist to lead the execution of complex, multidisciplinary publication programs while driving excellence across cross-functional teams. This is a full-time, remote position that may require occasional travel. This is a full time remote position. Candidates need to work out of Canada or the continental United States.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Program Specialist, functioning as a program/project manager you will:

• Lead and facilitate program/project kick-off meetings, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, delivery schedules, and tracking systems to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, faculty, and internal teams, serving as the key point of contact for project status updates and issue resolution.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and deliverables, identifying risks and resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define project scope, staffing requirements, and implementation strategies, raising concerns and adjusting plans as needed.
• Support proposal development and budgeting processes, contributing to program specifications, cost assessments, and implementation planning.
• Champion best practices in communication, process efficiency, and team collaboration, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and product messaging, working closely with Account Managers/Directors and functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

What You Bring

• Must have 5+ years experience in medical communications project management, (Publications).
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and database tools.
• iEnvision experience is required.
• Familiarity with publication guidelines (e.g. ICMJE).
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Business or Life Sciences.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Work on impactful healthcare and scientific programs.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with growth opportunities.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.