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.
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.
Remote Job from Mexico
About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for international trade compliance? Parexel is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Clinical Logistics team. In this pivotal role, you'll manage import and export operations in Latin American countries, ensuring seamless compliance with customs regulations while supporting critical clinical research projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesTrade Compliance & Regulatory Excellence
- Ensure all import/export activities comply with customs and government agency regulations
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customs brokers and government agencies to stay ahead of regulatory changes
- Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with Parexel and local regulatory requirements
- Design and implement operational and compliance procedures for the Global Trade Compliance function
Project Execution & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary interface with customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure efficient clearance
- Prepare and submit import/export license applications aligned with project requirements
- Attend project meetings to provide updates, resolve issues, and escalate to management when needed
- Track and manage import/export licenses, monitoring quantities, expiry dates, and renewal timelines
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
- Proven ability to thrive in matrix environments and collaborate effectively across functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a sense of urgency in resolving issues
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities
- Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Experience & Knowledge
- Solid knowledge of international trade in Clinical Trials or healthcare industries
- Adequate knowledge of customs regulations and clinical development processes
- Demonstrated experience communicating with customs brokers and third-party logistics providers
- Solid experience working with global virtual teams in collaborative environments
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with risk assessment and process improvement methodologies
- Fluent English
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, pharmacy, health-related discipline, international trade, or logistics
At Parexel, we're committed to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes globally. As a Global Trade Compliance Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our operations run smoothly across multiple countries.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop expertise in international trade compliance within the clinical research industry
- Work with a talented, collaborative team across Latin America and beyond
- Support meaningful clinical research that impacts global healthcare
- Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements with a supportive company culture
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now and join the Parexel team! Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your trade compliance experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, pharmacy, a health-related discipline, international trade, or logistics
- Solid knowledge of international trade in clinical trials or healthcare industries
- Knowledge of customs regulations and clinical development processes
- Experience communicating with customs brokers and third-party logistics providers
- Experience working with global virtual teams
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with risk assessment and process improvement methodologies
- Fluent English
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analytical, problem-solving, organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parexel and has not been reviewed or approved by Parexel.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
Parexel Insights
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.
