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.
At Parexel, our work is guided by a shared commitment to Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment, and Accountability. These values shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and support one another every day.
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership—someone who embodies our values through their professionalism, sound judgment, and partnership mindset. This role is critical to enabling leaders to focus on high‑impact priorities while maintaining the highest standards of organization, accuracy, and discretion.
This is not a traditional, task‑driven administrative role. It requires a trusted partner who is highly organized, technically capable, and energized by using tools, systems, and emerging technologies to work smarter, faster, and more effectively in a fast‑paced executive environment.
What You’ll Do:
Executive & Calendar Management
Provide full calendar management for senior leaders, including prioritization, rescheduling, and proactive decision‑making
Balance meetings, focus time, travel, and recovery time to support sustainable performance
Coordinate complex meetings with senior executives, often with short turnaround times
Presentation & Content Support
Create executive‑ready PowerPoint presentations, including:
Translating raw notes, emails, or Word documents into clear, polished decks
Supporting leadership‑facing and board‑level materials
Ensure content is accurate, well‑structured, and professionally presented, leveraging tools and templates efficiently
Travel, Expense & Systems Support
Manage domestic and international travel, including multi‑stop, complex itineraries
Use enterprise tools (e.g., Concur) to support expense reporting and reconciliation
Navigate systems such as Workday and Microsoft 365 with confidence to support reporting, coordination, and executive workflows
Technology & Efficiency Enablement
Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline administrative tasks and improve efficiency
Stay curious and open to learning new tools, platforms, and ways of working
Identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve information flow, and reduce friction for leaders
General Support
Assist with managing shared inboxes and incoming requests
Gather, verify, and organize information across teams and systems
Coordinate follow‑ups and logistics across multiple stakeholders
Required Experience & Skills:
5+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant supporting senior leaders in a corporate environment
Advanced proficiency and comfort working across Microsoft 365 tools
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems and technologies
Proven ability to manage complex calendars and competing priorities
Exceptional attention to detail combined with speed, judgment, and independence
High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting C‑suite or enterprise‑level leaders
Exposure to board decks or executive presentations
Experience with Workday, Concur, or similar enterprise platforms
Comfort using AI‑enabled tools or automation to improve productivity
Background in fast‑paced or evolving organizational environments
How You’ll Work:
Act as a true partner and extension of leadership
Confidently manage up, prioritize requests, and set realistic expectations
Look for smarter, more efficient ways to get work done using technology
Anticipate needs rather than wait for detailed instructions
Operate with accountability, trust, and respect in all interactions
Location & Schedule:
Initial expectation: Onsite, office‑based in our North Hills, NC office (for onboarding and integration)
Long‑term: Hybrid flexibility may be available based on performance and trust
Typical hours begin between 8:00–9:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require
Occasional evening availability may be needed depending on executive schedules
Why Parexel
At Parexel, we believe that how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Guided by our core values—Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment, and Accountability—we support one another in doing meaningful work that advances clinical research and improves patients’ lives.
Bring your expertise, passion for partnership, and enthusiasm for new technologies to Parexel, where your work will directly support leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes for patients around the world.
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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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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
