Senior Project Manager - PC

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. Project Initiation Management Own the client relationship and responsibility for client communication ensuring high client satisfaction Cooperates with the Finance Business Partner to ensure that any systems and system interfaces are functioning Work with RAL and /or TL to provide initial schedule and resource plan to GRT Pro-active approach to providing solution set for clients Project Execution Management Lead client kick off meeting and discussions with client, establishing client expectations for project delivery, communication, and client specific metrics. Ensure the scope of the project is well understood by the project team and set the team expectations Review the project contract exhibit and ensure relevant team members have received it Manage the set-up of the project team, oversee request for resources, review proposed team members for suitability and manage any project team changes throughout the duration of the project. Review initial budget request with SC/CXD for any project specific adaptations Participate in or manage the team kick-off meeting Project Implementation, Control & Evaluation Manage the project such that it is completed within budget, schedule and according to contract specifications Ensure the project is progressing according to quality standards, SOPs, and to fulfil local regulations Proactively take action where required to maintain project deliverables, to effectively manage the project’s critical path, resourcing, metrics compliance, the budget and third party vendors Manage the project budget with the Finance Business Partner including the completion of monthly revenue recognition, forecasting and cost management Project Closure Management Manage the project budget with the Finance Business Partner including the completion of monthly revenue recognition, forecasting and cost management Skills Required: · Accountability for overall project delivery · Building and sustaining relationships · Critical thinking and problem solving · Influencing and leading teams · Financial management skills · Strategic thinking skills · Client focused approach to work · Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, with an advanced degree desirable PMP or equivalent desirable Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts and in Durham, North Carolina, Parexel has over 16,000 employees, with offices that support clients in over 100 countries around the world. We provide the most comprehensive drug development capabilities of any CRO worldwide. Our global regulatory expertise, Phase I-IV clinical research services, and advanced commercialization services all work together to move you through the development journey more smoothly and cost-effectively from beginning to end.