Project Manager - Early Phase
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onEast 14th Avenue, Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80264, United States
About the Role
The Project Manager for Early Phase (EP) serves as the strategic bridge between Parexel and our sponsors, leading teams to deliver tailored clinical research solutions. Based in a home-based environment with a preference for California, Colorado, or Texas, this role demands a professional who combines deep clinical research experience with agile project management skills. You will be the central point of contact for functional teams and sponsors, ensuring operational excellence from pre-award strategy through to study close-out.
Your mission is to drive the successful execution of clinical operations and logistical strategies for Early Phase trials. You will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, strictly adhering to ICH, GCP, and applicable regulations. Beyond execution, you will manage the financial health of your projects, overseeing revenue recognition, milestone payments, and compliance with contract terms and internal SOPs.
A Day in the Life
You will navigate the full lifecycle of clinical trials, starting with pre-award activities where you review materials and lead bid defenses. Once a project is awarded, you will orchestrate study start-up, overseeing site selection, contract negotiations, and regulatory approvals. Throughout the implementation phase, you will monitor recruitment, retention, and data cleaning while managing budgets and preparing for audits. Your role is dynamic, requiring you to identify risks proactively, implement contingency plans, and maintain transparent communication with sponsors regarding progress and challenges. Finally, you will lead administrative close-out procedures and facilitate lessons-learned sessions to refine future strategies.
Join a High-Performing Team
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join a high-performing Project Management Team where your expertise will directly shape the outcomes of clinical research. We offer a competitive base salary range of $125,000 to $138,000, with actual compensation determined by factors such as education, training, experience, and location. Eligible roles may also participate in our annual performance-based bonus plan, salary reviews, and additional total rewards incentives.
Our talent acquisition team is ready to discuss specific bonus structures and incentive programs. We provide market-leading benefit programs, including paid time off, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and health insurance, in accordance with applicable plan terms.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Work location
Work model: Remote
East 14th Avenue, Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80264, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead Parexel and Sponsor teams to develop tailored clinical research solutions
- check_circleLead projects to completion within budget and schedule while ensuring contract compliance
- check_circleMonitor study timelines, recruitment, retention, and data cleaning using CTMS
- check_circleManage project financial aspects including revenue recognition and milestone payments
- check_circleIdentify potential project risks and implement contingency plans throughout the study life cycle
- check_circleOversee administrative closeout procedures and lead end-of-study meetings to document lessons learned
- check_circleContribute to SOP development and provide oversight and training to Associate PMs
- check_circleManage sponsor relationships and serve as the central point of contact for functional teams
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Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience
- verified2 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3 to 5 years in related fields
- verifiedExperience as a Functional Team Leader or in coordinating clinical trials
- verifiedKnowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations
- verifiedProficiency in MS-Office products
- verifiedPMP certification (advantage)
- verifiedAdditional business degree (advantage)
- verifiedScientific/Medical/Pharmacology background (advantage)
Nice to Have
Advanced degree. Additional business degree or PMP certification. Scientific/Medical/Pharmacology background.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid time offcheck_circle401k matchcheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth insurance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ich-GCP, MS-Office, PMP.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience.
Frequently asked questions about Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel
What does a Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel do?expand_more
A Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel is responsible for the following: Lead Parexel and Sponsor teams to develop tailored clinical research solutions; Lead projects to completion within budget and schedule while ensuring contract compliance; Monitor study timelines, recruitment, retention, and data cleaning using CTMS; and Manage project financial aspects including revenue recognition and milestone payments.
What are the requirements for this Project Manager - Early Phase role?expand_more
To qualify for the Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience; 2 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; and PMP certification (advantage).
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Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel is based in East 14th Avenue, Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80264, United States. This is a remote role.
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Parexel has listed this Project Manager - Early Phase role as remote.
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Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel typically requires 2–5 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel include Ich-GCP; MS-Office; and PMP.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent work experience.
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Project Manager - Early Phase at Parexel is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.