Senior Project Specialist – Path to Project Leader Program

The Path to Project Leader Program provides the opportunity for highly talented and motivated, quick progressing candidates to join the Clinical Research Industry in a Senior Project Specialist role and acquire deep clinical research and project management knowledge in order to progress to an Associate Project Leader role within eight months. Targeting recent University Life Science and Pharmacy graduates and offering the entry into a fascinating career in Clinical Research and Project Leadership helping Clients bring drugs to the market for patients in need and working in a company that puts Patients first, values Diversity and doings things “With Heart”.

How we help you grow

You will start in a Senior Project Specialist Role and while working on client projects along with the Project Leader and Functional Leads, you will gain knowledge in Project Management, Financial Management, Systems used to manage Clinical Trials, Team Leadership, and other relevant areas. The Program provides trainings and workshops to gain insight into different Functional areas and in the Soft Skills required for the Project Leader role and for working with Clients. While you are in the Program, you will receive mentoring from an experienced Project Leader. The Program spans over a period of approximately eight months.

During this experience, you'll have the opportunity to practically apply in-class concepts with day-to-day application by working with clinical systems including Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Data Capture, Safety Information Systems, and TMF platforms. You will also have the opportunity to develop your communication, decision-making and other relevant skills and benefit from both trainings and ongoing coaching and support of your Line Manager and Project Leader.

Upon completion of the Program, you will be well-positioned to start your work in an Associate Project Leader role and to begin a successful Project Leadership career path. QualificationsWhat you need to get started

Minimum Master's degree in Life Sciences or Pharmacy High potential with the desire to develop quickly and the aptitude to learn quickly High motivation to invest energy in progressing Ability to receive feedback and turn lessons learned into opportunities for improvement Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Experience working in a self-driven capacity with a sense of urgency, with limited oversight and demonstrated flexibility Excellent time management and organizational skills A Client-focused approach and focus on quality The ability to manage multiple tasks, evaluate unpredictable scenarios and achieve project timelines while applying your understanding of study protocol(s) An honest and ethical work approach to promote the development of life changing treatments for patients Strong computer skills

Travel expectations:The Sr PS role is largely home or office-based, depending on your location, but could require travel to a Client Kick-off Meeting, Principal Investigator Meeting, Client-facing Meeting and Audits, less than 5% travel. The aPL role is largely home-based but could also require travel to a Client Kick-off Meeting, Principal Investigator Meeting, Client-facing Meeting and Audits.

Parexel is proud to be a leading Clinical Research Organization with colleagues across the globe. As a member of our team, you’ll get to know your co-workers on a personal level. Have a question? A Line Manager, Project Leader, project team member, technology “Super User” or collaborator are a phone call or Instant Message away. Our Project Specialist and Project Leadership teams meet regularly to have discussions in an open environment, allowing our team members to share their expertise, ask questions and promote learning within the team. Management supports and encourages career growth through consistent performance discussions and evaluations. Whether your interest is to progress into a more senior level PL role, into Line Management, Quality, Clinical, Data Management, or a variety of other positions, Parexel prides itself on career opportunities for our employees.

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy. Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.

EEO DisclaimerParexel 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.