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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 • Typically works within a team environment but may work independently delivering services within their technical area of expertise • Works within broad project guidelines but liaises closely with more senior colleagues to discuss issues and resolve conflicts • Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes • Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and may provide suggestions for improving project efficiencies and results to the project technical lead • Seeks out information from previous projects, other client work or from colleagues to complete assigned project activities • Produces quality work that meets the expectations of project Team Lead and the client • May serve as a Project Lead for small scale projects or a Work Stream • Lead on larger projects When serving as a Project Lead • 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 • Provides technical and/or business consulting services within personal area of expertise • Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability • Collaborates with colleagues and client to identify and resolve technical and process issues • Leverages senior colleagues to discuss and propose resolutions to possible problems or conflicts. Seeks guidance periodically on appropriate methods of executing project activities • Interacts professionally at multiple levels within a client organization and within Parexel • Proactively assesses client needs and develops processes and solutions to address issues • Delivers assigned work and provides services and solutions which results in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided • Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided • May prepare and/ or deliver presentation with the support of senior colleagues • May deliver training • Mentor of junior staff • 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 or as   a mentor 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 • Consulting 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: • Several years of experience in an industry-related environment Education: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline, Advanced Degree Preferred