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Senior Project Leader

Primary Location: India, Remote Job ID R0000042712 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 07/24/2026

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- About this role
- Potential career path
- Employee insights
- Why Project Leaders work at Parexel
- Learn about our culture

Overview 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 workplace, 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 recent 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

Back to nav About This Role About Parexel 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.

About The Role We are seeking a Senior Project Leader to join our team in a Remote capacity. As a Senior Project Leader, you will lead Parexel and client teams by combining deep clinical research expertise with strategic insight to develop innovative solutions that drive clinical trial success.

This position plays a key role in study execution, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage industry-standard processes, and drive study outcomes from planning through closeout.

You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through strategic project leadership and advancing new treatments for patients. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Senior Project Leader can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research and project management.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage medium to high complexity clinical trials or low complexity clinical trial programs with full accountability for project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with key milestones, budgets, and resources assigned to specific tasks and outcomes; define metrics for reporting performance against plan.
- Own the client relationship at the study level,



establishing effective communication channels and standards that ensure high client satisfaction and timely delivery of solutions.
- Manage project profitability through budget oversight, revenue recognition, forecasting, resource management, and change in scope management in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implement contingency plans, and keep clients informed of risks and mitigation strategies.
- Establish quality standards that drive individual and team commitment to quality; monitor deliverables and implement corrective and preventative actions as needed.
- Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve successful study completion; establish team goals, inspire ownership, and maintain accountability through regular project reviews.
- Represent Project Leadership in external client meetings, bid pursuits, investigator meetings, and professional conferences.
- Act as a role model and mentor for Project Leaders and junior staff; support program management responsibilities as needed.

You'll thrive in this role if you bring

- Advanced project management and strategic thinking skills with the ability to create urgency and develop solutions-based approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with strong conflict management abilities.
- 10+ years of experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or in a regulated environment with proven success managing complex projects.
- The ability to work independently with minimal oversight, analyze complex situations, and develop nonstandard solutions.
- A patient-focused mindset, high accountability, and strong attention to detail in all deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), project planning software, and standard clinical research systems (CTMS, EDC, IXRS, TMF).
- Ability to thrive in a matrix environment, value teamwork, and embrace Parexel's High-Performance Culture principles.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a science or medical-related field.
- Proven advanced project management experience in healthcare, clinical research, or contract research organization.
- Proven track record of developing and managing client relationships at the project level.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing different trial phases and program-level responsibilities.

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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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Donata Juske | Senior Project Leader

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Why Project Leaders work at Parexel

Patient-led in everything we do





We lead and drive the success of clinical trials and feel the satisfaction of seeing the positive impact of our work on patients' lives.

Supportive and inclusive environment

We build a culture where relationship building is a priority for the success of our cross-functional teams and our client interaction.

Accountability and growth

We provide Project Leaders with the responsibility and empowerment to turn challenges into achievements and development opportunities.

Flexible work arrangements

We offer remote, in-office and hybrid roles to balance work and personal life depending on your needs.

Varied project experience

We continuously learn from a broad exposure of small biotech or large pharma clients, different therapeutic areas and innovative trial design.

Career progression

We offer various career paths, including enhancing your position, moving into management, or developing into other areas of the business.

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🏢 ATLAS MEDICAL SERVICES LTD. STI.
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