Senior Program Publications Specialist

Parexel

8d•Remote

About The Position

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. Join Our Medical Communications Team at Parexel as a Senior Program Specialist (Publications) Are you a seasoned project manager or account manager with experience in medical communications—particularly in publications? We’re seeking a Senior Program Specialist to lead the execution of complex, multidisciplinary publication programs while driving excellence across cross-functional teams. This is a full-time, remote position that may require occasional travel. This is a full time remote position. Candidates need to work out of Canada or the continental United States.

Requirements

Must have 5+ years experience in medical communications project management, (Publications).
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Strong organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and database tools.
iEnvision experience is required.
Familiarity with publication guidelines (e.g. ICMJE).
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Business or Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate program/project kick-off meetings, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, delivery schedules, and tracking systems to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
Maintain proactive communication with clients, faculty, and internal teams, serving as the key point of contact for project status updates and issue resolution.
Monitor budgets, timelines, and deliverables, identifying risks and resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track and within scope.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define project scope, staffing requirements, and implementation strategies, raising concerns and adjusting plans as needed.
Support proposal development and budgeting processes, contributing to program specifications, cost assessments, and implementation planning.
Champion best practices in communication, process efficiency, and team collaboration, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Ensure alignment with strategic goals and product messaging, working closely with Account Managers/Directors and functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.