Project Leadership - Partnership - Clinical Trials - Home-Based

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Project Leadership Date Posted: 11/06/2026

As a part of the global Project Leadership group at Parexel, you are responsible for leading cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality and patient‑focused clinical trials and help bring life‑changing treatments to market faster. You collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to identify project requirements, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving patients’ lives.

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Collaborative
• Leadership
• Proactive
• Problem‑solver

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights‑driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient‑focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere. We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies.

We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry‑leading innovation, With Heart®.

Parexel’s Partnership Division offers opportunities for seasoned project management professionals with a strong background running global clinical trials in a variety of therapeutics. This group focuses specifically on our large dedicated clients and established partnerships providing all areas of support to accommodate their needs. This is a great opportunity for those in the industry who thrive and enjoy working in the high profile and fast paced client partnerships environment.

Parexel has opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics including Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Rare Disease and Cardiology.

Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day‑to‑day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations.

Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field: advanced degree preferred, along with at minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions.

Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director. To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member’s growth. In addition, you need to be detailed‑oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance

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