New · posted Nov 10
Parexel · Pharmaceuticals
Project Manager - Early Phase Clinical Research
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
We are seeking a Project Manager, Early Phase to join our team in a remote capacity, based in CA, TX, or CO. As a Project Manager, you will lead Parexel and sponsor teams in developing and executing tailored operational and logistical strategies for early phase clinical trials or programs.
You will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with ICH, GCP, applicable regulations, SOPs, contract terms, system requirements, and metrics. This role offers the opportunity to own sponsor relationships, guide cross-functional teams throughout the full study life cycle, manage project financials, and contribute to operational excellence in early phase clinical research.
What you need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
- 2 years of Project Management experience with Parexel or 3 to 5 years of experience in related fields.
- Early phase experience. Site level experience is highly preferred.
- Experience as a Functional Team Leader or in coordinating clinical rials.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Strong clinical research and project management expertise, with the judgment and flexibility to make informed decisions independently.
- The ability to lead cross-functional Parexel and sponsor teams and build credible, productive sponsor relationships.
- Clear, proactive communication and the ability to manage priorities, risks, escalations, and solutions across the study life cycle.
- A strong focus on quality, compliance, operational excellence, and on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Comfort managing project systems, operational metrics, contracts, budgets, and financial processes.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities (includes but not limited too)
- Own the sponsor relationship, serve as the central point of contact and escalation, and proactively communicate project progress, risks, and solutions.
- Lead regular sponsor and project team meetings to align objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations.
- Contribute to pre-award strategy by reviewing relevant materials, preparing project management strategies, and participating in Bid Defense and handover meetings.
- Lead study start-up activities, including site selection strategy, contract and budget review, project team and system setup, and IRB/EC and regulatory authority approval processes.
- Direct internal and sponsor kick-off meetings and ensure the project team understands the study scope, operational plan, and delivery expectations.
- Lead clinical trials or programs through completion within budget and schedule while ensuring all contract specifications and quality requirements are met.
- Monitor study timelines, recruitment, retention, data cleaning, project performance, and CTMS tracking, and provide performance feedback to project team members.
- Manage project financials, including budgets, revenue recognition, milestone payments, and monthly pass-through invoices.
- Prepare projects for audits and inspections, oversee administrative closeout and document archiving, and lead end-of-study lessons learned meetings.
- Identify project risks, develop and implement contingency plans, mitigate issues throughout the study life cycle, and keep clients informed.
- Contribute to SOP development and provide oversight and training to Associate Project Managers and Project Assistants.
Pay and benefits
$110,000 – $135,000 a year
Employer providedBenefits and Compensation
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Pet Insurance
The potential base pay range for this role is $110,000 to $135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range based on several factors, including the position and level offered, skills, education, training, experience, professional achievements, and location. Some roles may also be eligible for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide details on applicable bonus plans or incentive structures for eligible positions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans. If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!
We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k) with Company match
Pet Insurance
From the posting
About Parexel
When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.
We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose - moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart®.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesParexel's statements, word for word
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 10, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 25% below the US median for Clinical Project Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US21 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $110,000 | — | $135,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $153,500 | $163,000 | $176,000 |
This role: Parexel's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Project Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 10, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Project Management
The general path across 40 open Clinical Project Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Parexel's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership14
- Clinical trial conduct6
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Project Management work in pharmaceuticals, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trialsNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 56(official source, opens in a new tab)Institutional review boards for FDA-regulated clinical investigationsNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 312(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications and sponsor duties in drug trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 50(official source, opens in a new tab)Protection of human subjects: informed consent in FDA-regulated trials
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- EUEU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014(official source, opens in a new tab)How clinical trials of medicines are authorized and run in the EU, through CTIS
- ICHICH E8(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)General considerations for clinical studies and quality by design in trials
- HHS45 CFR Part 46 (Common Rule)(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal policy for the protection of human research subjects
- NIH42 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical trial registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDAFDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, IRBs and GLP labs
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- ICHICH E9 and E9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Statistical principles for clinical trials and estimands
- FDA21 CFR 314.80 and 600.80(official source, opens in a new tab)Postmarketing reporting of adverse drug and biologic experiences
- ICHICH E2A to E2F(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical safety data management, expedited reporting and periodic safety reports
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Parexel on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Clinical35 66%
- Regulatory17 32%
- Quality1 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal35 66%
- Manager11 21%
- Associate & Specialist6 11%
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Project Manager - Early Phase Clinical Research at Parexel
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