Project Leader
Malaysia, Remote Additional Locations: Makati City, Philippines Job ID R0000020182 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 04/10/2024Overview
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
Lead the PAREXEL and Client teams by combining deep clinical research experience with insight into client pressures in order to develop the right solution for the client. This requires in-depth project management skills and business understanding, knowledge, and experience in order to independently make effective decisions and take action.
This role provides the overall cross-functional leadership of medium to high complex clinical trials or low complex clinical trial programs as well as the project teams to achieve operational excellence and deliver projects/programs on time, to budget, to the highest quality, compliant with ICH GCP, and that meet client expectations. This position is responsible for the profitability of a project(s) and client satisfaction. The Project Leader acts as a role model and/or mentor for the team and Project Leaders. Project Leaders may support program management responsibilities, if requested. This position is expected to be able to lead a global study team without any major guidance.
Conflict Management skills
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
· Highly accountable
· Client focus
· A flexible attitude with respect to assignments and new learning; leading by example
· Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
· Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
· Thorough understanding of all aspects of project life-cycle
· Ability to work independently with minimal oversight guidance
· Ability to analyze complex/novel situations and develop nonstandard solutions
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word, and project planning software
· Ability to become proficient with PAREXEL systems
· Familiarity with standard business and eClinical systems used in Clinical Research – such as CTMS, EDC, IXRS, TMF and project planning tools
· Proficient in ICH and GCP regulations in relevant geographies
· Solid clinical knowledge and relevant understanding of clinical research and protocol design
· Ability to adopt and work according to PAREXEL High Performance Culture (HPC) principles
· Ability to inspire cross-functional teams to collaborate and demonstrate ONE PAREXEL approach
· Competencies aligned to Project Leadership Job Models for: Project Planning; Project Execution; Project Fulfillment; Financial Management; Risk Management; Quality Management; Team Leadership; Communication and Relationship Management
Knowledge and Experience:
· Strong command of written and spoken English language, local language proficiency as required
· Proven advanced project management experience, preferably in healthcare, clinical research, or contract research organization
· Proven track record of developing client relationships at project level
· Different trial phase experience will be an advantage
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in a science/medical related field. Advanced degree desirable
· PMP or equivalent desirable
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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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