Project Manager - Ep

**When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.**   At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. **Key Accountabilities:** **Communication and Sponsor Liaison** * Own the sponsor relationship and manage sponsor communication. * Serve as the central point of contact and escalation for functional teams. * Proactively communicate project progress, risks, and solutions to sponsors and internal teams. * Lead regular meetings with sponsors and project teams to ensure objectives are met. **Pre-award Activities** * Review relevant materials and attend strategy meetings. * Prepare for Bid Defense and develop project management strategies. * Attend Bid Defense and handover meetings. **Project Planning & Initiation** * Manage study start-up activities and ensure best practices are implemented. * Oversee site selection strategy and review project contracts and budgets. * Set up project teams and systems, and manage IRB/EC and RA approval processes. * Lead internal and sponsor kick-off meetings and ensure team understanding of project scope and expectations. **Project Implementation, Control & Evaluation** * Lead projects to completion within budget and schedule, ensuring contract specifications are met. * Provide performance feedback and ensure project tracking using CTMS. * Monitor study timelines, recruitment, retention, and data cleaning. * Prepare for audits/inspections and manage project budgets. **Project Close-out** * Oversee administrative closeout procedures and ensure project documentation is archived. * Lead end-of-study meetings to document lessons learned. **Risk Management** * Identify potential project risks and implement contingency plans. * Mitigate risks and keep clients informed throughout the study life cycle. **Administrative Tasks** * Contribute to SOP development and provide oversight and training to Associate PMs and Project Assistants. **Skills:** * Leadership skills to lead virtual teams across locations and cultures. * Negotiation and influence skills to achieve results. * Decision-making skills in ambiguous situations. * Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. * Time management and organizational skills. * Strategic thinking and financial management skills. **Knowledge and Experience:** * 3 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3 to 5 years in related fields. * Experience as a Functional Team Leader or in coordinating clinical trials. * Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations. * Proficiency in MS-Office products. **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience. * Advanced degree preferred. * Additional business degree or PMP certification is an advantage. * Scientific/Medical/Pharmacology background is an advantage.