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.
Are you a strategic FSP Data Management leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, client partnership, and operational excellence?
Join our growing FSP team and play a critical role in delivering innovative clinical trial solutions that help bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Experience and knowledge working in a FSP environment, specifically overseeing the Data Management function is required.
Job Summary:
The FSP Program Lead is a cross-functional leadership role within Parexel's FSP organization, distinguished from other FSP Operations management positions by its broader scope and responsibilities across our FSP programs.
In addition to the responsibilities in the Parexel leadership job descriptions, the Program Leader is also responsible for:
Ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services, driving business growth, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Through leadership, collaboration, and resource optimization, the Program Lead promotes operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and overall success.
Key Accountabilities:
Financial & Margin Responsibilities
Responsible for the financial aspects of the FSP program, including budget planning, resource allocation, cost management, and financial reporting. This involves ensuring profitability (revenue, hiring, and margin targets), monitoring customer contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings or revenue generation
Uniquely tasked with advising and providing strategic direction to the FSP management team (i.e. functional lead(s), regional lead(s), and line managers) on overall margin improvement opportunities at the program level.
Strategic Responsibilities
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
Delivery Oversight & Performance Monitoring
Implementing cross-functional area quality standards for FSP service delivery
Developing metrics to evaluate FSP performance across different functional areas and program
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
Business Development Responsibilities
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
Skills and Experience Required:
Minimum 5+ years of FSP Data Management leadership experience in a CRO setting; and a 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 - experience with 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
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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