Observational Project Manager - Europe - FSP
United Kingdom, Remote Additional Locations Belgium-Remote; Czech Republic-Remote; France-Paris-Remote; Hungary-Remote; Italy-Remote; Netherlands-Remote; Poland-Remote; Romania-Remote; Spain-Remote Job ID R0000033722 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 05/20/2025Overview
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 is currently seeking an Observational Project Manager (PM) to join us in Europe. You will be assigned to one of our key sponsors in the region.
Working as a PM at Parexel FSP offers tremendous long-term job security and prospects. We undertake vital clinical studies for sponsors including the leading global biotechs and Pharma top 50. And we have an incredible pipeline of work.
Expect exciting professional challenges in inspiring studies, but with time for your outside life.
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of epidemiology projects including but not limited to digital projects, observational epidemiology safety studies ensuring regulatory-grade quality and compliance and other cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities
Project oversight:
Outline project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop high level detailed project plans, driving execution of project tasks in line with agreed scope and timelines.
Monitor project progress against plans and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards and data entry requirements.
Define project objectives with clear roles and responsibilities.
Optimize resource allocation and manage project resources efficiently.
Keep detailed records of project activities, decisions, and changes.
Conduct and document project lessons learned and sharing sessions.
Prepare and co-lead project performance reviews, training, gap analysis and Go/No Go committees.
Collaborative relationships:
Foster collaborative environment to break down silos and accelerate delivery.
Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
Interface with data management representatives and clinical centers to facility the delivery of study data.
Process Improvement / Documentation Oversight:
Support the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
Encourage innovative solutions and created approaches to overcome challenges and standardize project management practices.
Contribute to the development of study documents as appropriate as well as any updates/amendments, ensuring template and version compliance.
Lead the preparation of any agreements related to the study including confidentiality agreements and any applications or other country documents.
Provide input into data management documents (e.g. case report forms, data validation specifications).
Risk Management:
Lead the risk management process by guiding team in identifying, assessing, and developing mitigation strategies for potential risks.
Proactively manage and monitor critical risks, ensuring timely alerts and interventions when necessary.
Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 3-4 years of progressive clinical trial and/or observational study experience.
Experience of working with and delivering through strategic partners and 3rd party vendors.
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, preferably in medical or biological science, or discipline associated with clinical or observational research, or equivalent experience.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables with attention to detail.
Good negotiation and collaboration skills.
Ability to complete assigned tasks according to quality standards.
Excellent time management skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Team oriented and proactive approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
We care about our people and your passion, as they are the key to our success, and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and tackle further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of Parexel.
Who are Parexel
Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.
We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.
You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.
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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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