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Parexel

OR · On-site

Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader (SPM), Associate Project Director and Project Director. To excel in this role, flexibility, problem ...

Parexel

OR · On-site

$71K - $91K/yr

Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director. To excel in this role, flexibility, problem ...

Parexel

OR · On-site

Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director. To excel in this role, flexibility, problem ...

Parexel

OR · On-site

Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director. To excel in this role, flexibility, problem ...

pcg

Associate Project Engineer

Portland, OR

$75K - $79K/yr

The Associate Project Engineer role serves as a launching pad for future leaders within PCI. It's a dynamic position offering hands-on experience in project management and estimating, setting the ...

pcg

Associate Project Engineer

Portland, OR

$75K - $79K/yr

The Associate Project Engineer role serves as a launching pad for future leaders within PCI. It's a dynamic position offering hands-on experience in project management and estimating, setting the ...

insightsoftware

Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is a member of the insightsoftware Global Project Management ... Leading and working with technical and business consultants to ensure the successful delivery of ...

Fujifilm

Associate Project Engineer

Position Overview The Associate Project Engineer (Assoc. PE) is an entry level position that ... leading customer satisfaction, requiring excellent communication and verbal skills within project ...

Chestnut Health Systems

Project Associate

Eugene, OR · Hybrid

$47K - $53K/yr

We are seeking a Project Associate to join our research team, this is a hybrid position. This ... Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973 ...

Chestnut Health Systems

Project Associate

Eugene, OR · Hybrid

$47K - $53K/yr

The Project Associate plays a key role in supporting research initiatives, ensuring high-quality ... Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973 ...

Chestnut Health Systems

Project Associate

Eugene, OR · On-site

$47K - $53K/yr

The Project Associate plays a key role in supporting research initiatives, ensuring high-quality ... Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973 ...

Holland Partner Group

Project Manager I

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Demonstrate mastery of Associate Project Manager II job functions. * Manage and take ownership of ... Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates on assigned project. * Work to optimize team ...

Exyte GmbH

Explore your tasks and responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution Lead end to end project ... where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job ...

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How much do associate project leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project leader in Oregon is $32.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.35 and $37.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Associate Project Leaders?

Associate Project Leaders are professionals who assist in planning, executing, and closing projects under the guidance of a Project Leader or Manager. They help coordinate project activities, manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables are met within scope, budget, and schedule. Associate Project Leaders often serve as a bridge between team members and upper management, helping to resolve issues and keep the project on track. This role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in project management and develop leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Project Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Project Leader, you need strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello, and sometimes a certification like CAPM or PMP, is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and ensuring team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Associate Project Leader vs Project Coordinator?

AspectAssociate Project LeaderProject Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)Bachelor's degree often preferred, certifications less common
Work EnvironmentInvolved in project planning, execution, and team coordinationFocuses on administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like construction, IT, and engineeringCommon across various industries for project support roles

The Associate Project Leader typically has more responsibility in project execution and team leadership compared to a Project Coordinator, who mainly handles administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Associate Project Leader often participates more actively in decision-making and project management processes.

How does an Associate Project Leader typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As an Associate Project Leader, you will frequently coordinate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule. This involves facilitating regular meetings, clearly communicating project goals, tracking progress, and addressing any roadblocks that arise. Effective collaboration requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as you’ll often need to gather input from various stakeholders and align team efforts with overall project objectives.
Associate Project Leader jobs near you
Infographic showing various Associate Project Leader job openings in Oregon as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,656 per year, or $32 per hour.
Project Leadership - Mid/Large- (clinical trials) - Homebased - (future needs)

Project Leadership - Mid/Large- (clinical trials) - Homebased - (future needs)

Parexel

OR • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

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.

The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, helping to deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve. The Global Project Leadership department has dedicated members at all levels who are aligned to work with specific types of clients and deliver solutions customized to fit those client's needs, working on projects spanning across all phases of global clinical trials, in a wide array of therapeutic areas.

Parexel has upcoming opportunities in a variety of therapeutics at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in a variety of therapeutics supporting mid to large size biotech/ pharma clients.

Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day-to-day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations

Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field: advanced degree preferred, along with a minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinical Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions. Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader (SPM), Associate Project Director and Project Director.
To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member's growth. In addition, you need to be detailed-oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.

EEO Disclaimer
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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About PAREXEL

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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

Industry

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983

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