Project Specialist
Primary Location: Lithuania, Vilnius Job ID R0000003222 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 10/10/2022Overview
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
We are currently looking for Project Specialists to be based in Lithuania with flexible working hours.
About the Role
As aProject Specialist you'll be the backbone of our project teams, working alongside Project Leaders and Functional Leads to drive clinical studies from initiation through closure.
You'll gain hands-on experience across the entire project lifecycle while supporting both late-phase and enterprise projects—with opportunities to grow into early-phase and biotech assignments as you develop your expertise.
What You'll Do:
Project Setup & Planning
- Configure project management tools and systems according to established SOPs
- Develop project schedules and resource plans alongside Project Leaders
- Coordinate training setup and create comprehensive project documentation
Execution & Control
- Monitor project progress, identify issues, and keep teams informed
- Maintain schedules, track resources, and manage project databases
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and project communications
- Provide technical support using Microsoft Office, ProjectView, and internal systems
Team Collaboration
- Organize and document project meetings with agendas and minutes
- Track action items and foster communication across teams
- Support project financial reporting and budget monitoring
- Process timesheets and manage consultant invoicing
Project Closure
- Archive project documentation and ensure smooth handovers
- Close out systems and interfaces at project completion
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
- Fluent English (written and verbal)
- Initial experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical environments (in project management or administrative role is preferred)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and project management tools
Key Strengths:
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Accountability and reliability
If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for project management and a background in science, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to launch your career with Parexel!
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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