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.
Make a Difference at Parexel
At Parexel, we are dedicated to improving the world’s health. We partner with biopharmaceutical innovators to bring life-changing therapies to patients faster. Behind every successful leader is a strong operational partner—and we are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, globally connected environment and is driven to make an impact.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership within Parexel Consulting, enabling them to operate at their highest level by bringing structure, clarity, and efficiency to highly dynamic schedules, priorities, and workflows.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you will operate as a proactive, business-minded partner providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders. You will:
Executive Support & Partnership
Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, anticipating needs and proactively managing priorities
Act as an extension of leadership by ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and enabling focus on high-value work
Build strong working relationships with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Calendar & Inbox Management
Own complex, high-volume executive calendars with full autonomy
Proactively prioritize meeting requests, balancing competing demands and shifting priorities
Review and triage inbox requests, synthesizing information and making scheduling recommendations
Travel & Logistics Coordination
Manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements, often involving multi-stop itineraries
Anticipate travel needs and make informed logistical decisions aligned with business priorities
Ensure seamless execution of travel plans, including contingency planning for changes
Operational Excellence & Organization
Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving, often ambiguous situations
Track deadlines, commitments, and deliverables to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
Manage expense reporting and supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Support event and speaking engagement preparation, including coordination of logistics, materials, and deadlines
Prioritization & Problem Solving
Manage competing priorities across multiple leaders and stakeholders
Adapt quickly to last-minute changes, proactively resolving conflicts and rescheduling as needed
Apply sound judgment to make decisions independently while knowing when to escalate
Continuous Improvement & Tools
Leverage tools such as Outlook, Teams, and expense systems (e.g., Concur) to manage workflows effectively
Embrace new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency and streamline processes
Identify opportunities to optimize processes and enhance team effectiveness
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Skills
3–5+ years experience in an administrative or executive support role, ideally within a corporate, fast-paced environment. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry is a plus
Previous experience supporting senior management or executives is required
Proven experience managing complex executive calendars and coordinating high-volume scheduling
Demonstrated success supporting multiple leaders and balancing competing priorities
Strong experience coordinating complex travel arrangements, including international logistics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Discretion when handling confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and expense management systems
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Key Competencies
Proactive mindset: Anticipates needs and takes initiative without waiting for direction
Ownership & accountability: Takes full responsibility for deliverables and outcomes
Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent changes
Strong judgment: Makes thoughtful decisions aligned with business priorities
Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy while managing high volume of work
Communication & confidence: Effectively engages with senior leaders and stakeholders
Organizational excellence: Keeps complex priorities structured and on track
Additional Attributes
Experience in a global or matrixed organization is preferred
Exposure to AI tools or willingness to adopt new technologies is a plus
Ability to work occasional flexible hours based on business needs
Flexibility to work a hybrid scheduled from our North Hills headquarters in Raleigh, NC
Why Join Parexel?
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
Work alongside global leaders at the forefront of clinical research and innovation
Gain exposure to complex, high-impact work in a collaborative environment
Contribute meaningfully while growing your career in a supportive team culture
The Right Fit
This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who enjoys operating at pace, thrives on managing complexity, and takes pride in enabling others to succeed. You are not just supporting leaders—you are partnering with them to drive impact.
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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.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years experience in an administrative or executive support role
- Previous experience supporting senior management or executives
- Proven experience managing complex executive calendars
- Strong experience coordinating complex travel arrangements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and expense management systems
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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.
