Director, Project Management - (Clinical Trials) - Oncology - Home Based
Primary Location: United States, Remote Job ID R0000042369 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 06/30/2026Overview
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 currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Biotech Project Leadership team as a Director, Project Leadership (Director, Project Management). Reporting to the SVP, Head of Biotech Project Leadership Americas, this Home-Based position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience at the Director level, overseeing both client management and deliverables of clinical trials as well as providing line management and individual team member development.
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the success of clinical trials and programs across several accounts. This includes maintaining and developing relationships with assigned customers, providing the leadership as the 'go to person' for issues both internal and external, that may be in need of resolution. In addition to being strong from an operational perspective, this person must also be “Business Minded” providing leadership to help obtain new business and deliverables on time and on budget. Extensive experience in oncology working across clinical phases is required.
Successful candidates will have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a science or health related field, (advanced degree preferred); minimum of 10 -15 years clinical research experience preferred with at least 10 years Project Management experience with a focus leading domestic and international oncology studies across phases. Candidates should have a proven record of team building and leadership skills, strong client interaction, conflict resolution, and risk management, plus a strong financial knowledge. This position will also require maintaining client relationships, winning new business and participating in the proposal and bid defense process. Prior CRO experience is preferred. Parexel offers a pleasant working environment & outstanding career opportunities.
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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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