Program Coordinator- Medical Communications
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Parexel. Remote, India.
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What you'll do
- Keep program schedules, deliverables and stakeholder updates moving so projects reach completion
- Track publication and medical education work, then share progress using specialized systems
- Arrange meetings and congress submissions, handling the logistics that support team and client work
- Maintain project records, dashboards and status updates, and flag budget, risk or issue changes
- Prepare program updates, internal reports and publication materials alongside cross-functional teams
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- At least three years coordinating projects and teams
- Background in medical communications or managing publication projects
- Hands-on expertise with Datavision, iEnvision, PubStrat or another named publication tracking tool
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can coordinate several initiatives, communicate across internal and external teams, and maintain close attention to quality and detail. It is remote in India, with a scheduled shift from noon to 9 p.m.
From the employer
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.
About Parexel
Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.
We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose – moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry leading innovation, With Heart®.
About the Role
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team in a Remote capacity. As a Program Coordinator, you will support clinical research activities and medical communications initiatives that advance new treatments for patients. This position plays a key role in project coordination, stakeholder communication, regulatory compliance, and ensuring the highest quality standards in project delivery. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to project operations from planning through successful completion.
Responsibilities include managing program timelines, coordinating publications and medical education projects, organizing meetings and congress submissions, and maintaining comprehensive documentation and status reporting. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Program Coordinator can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research and medical communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate program timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication to ensure project success
- Manage publications and medical education project tracking and reporting using specialized tools
- Organize meetings, congress submissions, and logistics to support team operations and client engagement
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, dashboards, and status reports for internal and client visibility
- Monitor budgets, risks, and issue resolution to ensure projects stay on track and within scope
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to deliver excellence
- Develop program updates, internal reports, and publication materials that support strategic objectives.
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Experience working in medical communications, publications management, or a regulated environment
- The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
- A commitment to quality and attention to detail in all project deliverables
- Comfort working with project management tools and publication tracking systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of project and team coordination experience
- Experience in medical communications or publications project management
- Expertise in publication and medical education tracking tools such as Datavision, iEnvision, or PubStrat
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Experience with scientific journal and congress submissions
- Familiarity with additional project management or medical communications methodologies
Shift: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!
We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.