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Program Coordinator- Medical Communications

Parexel
2-4 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Remote, India, India
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Program Coordinator – Medical Communications

Location: India (Remote)
Additional Locations: Hyderabad, Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Medical Communications / Scientific Communications / Project Management

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Coordinator – Medical Communications to support the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of medical communication and publication projects. This role serves as a critical operational partner to account teams, medical writers, publication managers, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with established processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project coordination skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing complex workflows, publication tracking systems, documentation, and stakeholder interactions within a healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical communications, or scientific publishing environment.


Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

  • Support account teams in the implementation and execution of medical communication, publication, and scientific content projects.

  • Coordinate project activities to ensure timely delivery within approved timelines and budgets.

  • Maintain project schedules, timelines, and tracking tools to monitor progress and milestones.

  • Proactively identify risks, delays, and resource constraints and escalate issues when necessary.

  • Assist project managers in maintaining efficient project workflows and ensuring adherence to client requirements.

Project Tracking & Reporting

  • Create, update, and maintain:

    • Project Status Reports

    • Timeline Trackers

    • Budget Tracking Sheets

    • Resource Allocation Reports

    • Project Dashboards

  • Distribute project updates to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.

  • Ensure accurate project information is maintained across internal and external tracking platforms.

  • Monitor project deliverables and maintain visibility of project status throughout the lifecycle.

Project Setup & Documentation Management

  • Initiate project setup activities including:

    • Project Codes

    • Job Sheets

    • Tracking Documents

    • Naming Conventions

    • File Structures

  • Prepare project kickoff materials and support project launch activities.

  • Establish and maintain organized electronic filing systems for all project documentation.

  • Ensure documentation is stored, maintained, and retrievable according to company standards and compliance requirements.

Publication & Medical Communications Support

  • Support publication planning and execution activities, including:

    • Abstract Submissions

    • Manuscript Submissions

    • Poster Development Support

    • Publication Tracking

  • Gather and maintain submission requirements from journals, congresses, and publication platforms.

  • Coordinate online submissions of manuscripts, abstracts, and related scientific materials.

  • Format documents according to:

    • Journal Requirements

    • Publication Guidelines

    • Client Templates

    • Corporate Branding Standards

  • Support integration of scientific revisions and editorial updates into final deliverables.

Reference Management & Literature Support

  • Manage scientific references and citation databases.

  • Insert and format citations using reference management software.

  • Maintain publication databases and reference libraries.

  • Procure scientific articles, journals, and literature from approved sources.

  • Archive purchased publications and maintain organized reference repositories.

  • Ensure references are formatted according to publication-specific guidelines.

Financial & Budget Coordination

  • Support project financial management activities, including:

    • Budget Tracking

    • Invoice Scheduling

    • Financial Reporting

    • Cost Reconciliation

    • Resource Utilization Tracking

  • Raise purchase orders (POs) for external vendors, freelancers, and consultants according to company procedures.

  • Monitor vendor payments and financial commitments.

  • Assist with budget revisions and financial forecasting activities.

Publication Tracking System Administration

  • Support management and administration of publication tracking platforms such as:

    • Datavision

    • PubStrat

    • Publication Planning Databases

  • Maintain data integrity and user access controls.

  • Serve as a super-user for publication management systems.

  • Support onboarding and training of new users.

  • Coordinate review and approval workflows within tracking systems.

Meeting & Event Coordination

  • Organize and coordinate:

    • Client Meetings

    • Scientific Advisory Boards

    • Publication Team Meetings

    • Internal Project Meetings

    • Investigator Meetings

    • KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Meetings

  • Schedule meetings and teleconferences.

  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and presentations.

  • Record meeting minutes and track action items.

  • Follow up on deliverables and commitments arising from meetings.

Stakeholder & Client Support

  • Collaborate effectively with:

    • Medical Writers

    • Publication Managers

    • Scientific Directors

    • Medical Affairs Teams

    • Clients

    • Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

    • External Vendors

  • Serve as a reliable point of coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure professional and effective communication across all project activities.

Quality & Process Improvement

  • Assist with quality control and fact-checking activities.

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • Internal SOPs

    • Client Requirements

    • Publication Standards

    • Compliance Guidelines

  • Support process improvement initiatives and workflow optimization.

  • Participate in training and continuous improvement programs.

  • Contribute to proposal development, budget preparation, and business presentations when required.


Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Healthcare

  • Business Administration

  • Project Management

  • Communications

  • Related Discipline

Preferred Education

  • Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or related field.

  • Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.