FSP Program Leader, Data Management

Parexel•Southport, NC

About The Position

Parexel is seeking a strategic FSP Data Management leader to join their growing FSP team. This role is critical in delivering innovative clinical trial solutions. The FSP Program Lead is a cross-functional leadership role within Parexel's FSP organization, with a broader scope and responsibilities across FSP programs compared to other FSP Operations management positions. The role ensures high-quality, cost-effective services, drives business growth, maintains customer relationships, and ensures regulatory compliance. Through leadership, collaboration, and resource optimization, the Program Lead promotes operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and overall success.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of FSP Data Management leadership experience in a CRO setting.
Minimum 3 years of previous line management experience.
Direct experience with FSP Program Leadership in the Data Management function.
Direct experience with FSP Resourcing Projections, Billing & Financial Tracking (workforce forecasting, billing processes, and financial tracking in an FSP context).
Comprehensive understanding of FSP operational requirements across multiple therapeutic areas.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Experience developing and implementing FSP solutions for diverse client types.
Ability to identify and address the unique challenges of FSP service delivery in different functional contexts.
Understanding of the distinct operational needs and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials.
Experience building and managing cross-functional teams with expertise in multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the financial aspects of the FSP program, including budget planning, resource allocation, cost management, and financial reporting.
Ensuring profitability (revenue, hiring, and margin targets), monitoring customer contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings or revenue generation.
Advising and providing strategic direction to the FSP management team on overall margin improvement opportunities at the program level.
Overseeing the development and management of a workforce infrastructure that supports FSP Programs.
Leading strategic initiatives to establish FSP as a core service offering across multiple functional areas.
Developing comprehensive FSP solutions that address the unique needs of FSP clients.
Creating strategic frameworks for FSP service delivery that can be scaled across different functional areas.
Establishing standardized approaches to FSP service delivery while maintaining flexibility for program-specific requirements.
Implementing cross-functional area quality standards for FSP service delivery.
Developing metrics to evaluate FSP performance across different functional areas and programs.
Creating standardized reporting mechanisms to track FSP performance across FSP program(s).
Establishing knowledge sharing practices between FSP teams working in different FSP programs.
Identifying opportunities for process harmonization across FSP Programs while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations.
Developing FSP service offerings tailored to the unique needs of FSP clients.
Creating specialized FSP solutions for emerging functional areas.
Identifying opportunities to expand FSP services across new functional areas.
Developing targeted business development strategies for different functional areas.
Building relationships with key stakeholders for assigned FSP Program.