Scientific Leadership Research Coordinator (SLRC)
United States of America, Remote Job ID R0000032485 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 03/27/2025Overview
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.
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- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
About This Role
Scientific Leadership Research Coordinator (SLRC)
DescriptionofRoles and Responsibilities
Contributes within the specific Therapeutic Area (TA) and interacts with a continuum of stakeholders.
The SLRC is required to ensure that meaningful and collaborative scientific exchange through engagement activities is achieved to globally impact our strategies.
Key to the role is the optimal management of the operations of client’s Investigator Studies Program
The SLRC manages Congress Operations activity for the TA.
Project Management
Project manages and/or supports investigator-initiated studies (ISP), the scientific congresses, and Research & Development (R&D) Congress support for the TA
These key functions contribute to the development and refinement of our TA Scientific and Medical Affairs Strategic Plan for Our Company Research Laboratories.
Ensures that the oversite of these activities is achieved to globally impact the scientific strategy for TA
Investigator Studies Program
Co-leads with ISP
Chair (Executive Director of Scientific Affairs) and supports the ISP committee with the review, decision making, and operational management of research proposals
Provides optimal oversight of the TA Company ISP operations to ensure that the research submitted by investigators is compliantly and efficiently managed
Congress Support
Supports logistical and strategic planning of R&D activities at scientific congresses, such as daily debriefs and scientific leader engagements
Co-leads with the EDSA and is planning manager with the EDSA for all disease area scientific engagements.
Provides congress support and is responsible for developing and updating the scientific leadership strategy
Minimum FTE Years of Experience
2+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare-related experience in internal or external scientific research operations Strong leadership, project management, and organizational awareness skills
Strong leadership, resilience, collaborative and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate across divisions
Ability to lead without direct authority over a continuum of stakeholders
Research database proficiency
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Educational Requirement
Bachelor's degree
Location
US
FTE (Days/Month)
Standard working days
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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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