About this role
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.
Key Accountabilities:
Project Execution
• Works effectively within a team environment but may work independently delivering services within their area of competence • Works within broad project guidelines as directed by the project lead and/or technical SMEs • Takes initiative to prioritize work to achieve specified project outcomes while confirming alignment with project lead and line manager • Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and seeks feedback from the project lead and colleagues • Applies information provided by the project lead or senior colleagues to complete assigned project activities • Produces quality work that meets the expectations of project lead and the client • May serve as a Project Lead for small scale projects or a Work Stream Lead on larger projects, and would be responsible for project planning and set-up and routinely interacts with the assigned Project Specialist (PS) or Project Manager (PM) to appropriately control the project (e.g. project set-up, forecasting and financial entries, invoicing, etc.) • Functions as the main client contact and ensures accurate project reporting is in place • Ensures that the project team delivers to meet the client expectations for quality and timeliness • Ensures that appropriate risk identification and issue-escalation procedures are in place • Ensures project specific training compliance of the project team • Ensures and/or manages project financials including provision of accurate revenue forecasts • Ensures that the project team understand and work to the scope of the contract • Identifies new opportunities through Change In Scope or add-on business from existing work • Ensures timely project close-out activities are completed
Consulting Activities and Relationship Management
• Follows and implements the organization’s consulting models and methodologies under the guidance of the project lead and/or Technical SME • Delivers consulting services within personal area of expertise under the guidance of the project lead and/or Technical SME • Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability under the direction of the Project Lead and/or Technical SME • Identifies project and internal issues to senior colleagues and Project Lead and/or technical SME and provides proposed solutions • Interacts professionally at all working levels within a client organization and within Parexel • Identifies project and/or client needs to the Project Lead and or Technical SME and collaborates with senior staff to define a proposed solution • Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided • May assist in preparing and/ or delivering a presentation with the support of senior colleagues • Identifies and alerts PC management to opportunities for follow-on business or necessary changes in project scope
Business Development
• Continue to build a network of industry colleagues through relationships formed during project engagements or through other industry experience • Communicates potential new business leads to PC management and account managers • May participate in project scoping calls and/or proposal preparation with the support of senior colleagues
Parexel-Related Activities
• Meets established metrics as specified in scorecard on an annual basis • Completes basic job-related responsibilities, including timesheets, expense reports, maintenance of CVs, training compliance, project deliverable archiving, participation in internal initiatives/projects as requested by management • Defines self-development activities in order to keep current within the industry (i.e. maintain membership in a relevant industry and/or scientific/technical association)
Skills:
• Project management knowledge • Client-focused approach to work • Results orientation • Teamwork and collaboration skills • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both written and verbal • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in local language and extensive working knowledge of the English language
Knowledge and Experience:
• Few years of experience in an industry-related environment
Education:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline