Join Our Medical Communications Team at Parexel as a Senior Program Specialist

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Program Specialist, functioning as a program/project manager you will:

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Work on impactful healthcare and scientific programs.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with growth opportunities.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.