Project Management Assistant
Primary Location: United Kingdom, Harrow Job ID R0000036717 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 11/14/2025Overview
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.
In return, Parexel offers a supportive work environment, and a high degree of empowerment and accountability to lead your studies. Within this role, you work with a diverse set of clients and therapeutic areas, and you are encouraged to take on new challenges and pursue your interests.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
About This Role
Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and “first in human” trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.
At the Parexel Harrow, London unit the Project Management Assistant provides project administrative support to the Project Management department. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to help anticipate the needs of project managers. This is an excellent position for someone looking to grow their career in project management.
This role will be office based in our Early Phase unit in Northwick Park Hospital.
What you’ll do;
Support IRB/EC submissions preparation, continuing reviews, and closeout activities
Assist with eTMF creation, maintenance, and quality control processes
Supporting communications among team members with timely and accurate distribution of materials and by maintaining Project Management files and meeting minutes of key meetings as required
Assisting in preparation and QC of documents as requested by PM
Preparing project timelines and team contact lists
Managing and coordinating the client survey and clinical trial insurance processes
Serving as backup point of contact for PM or Clinical Lead communications
Preparing and maintaining regulatory documents
Composing professional business correspondence for the PM team, clients and outside vendors
Preparing and filing invoices
Scheduling and preparing for monitoring and sponsor visits
Support contract review processes and coordinate with internal teams
Your Profile:
At least 1-2 years of clinical research experience at the site level or at a CRO
Familiarity withIRB/EC submissions and TMF filing maintenance advantageous
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree or High school diploma with equivalent experience
Early Phase study experience is preferred
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers a growth path with diverse therapeutic areas and clients, so you can grow according to your interests.
- Associate Project Leader
- Project Leader
- Senior Project Leader
- Associate Project Director
- Project Director
- Director, Project Leadership
- Senior Director, Project Leadership
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