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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.
Due to continued growth and the ongoing success of our Regulatory Affairs Consulting team, Parexel is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Program / Client Partnership Manager) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage advanced Regulatory Affairs expertise alongside strong strategic and operational insight to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions for our clients. You will play a key leadership role in managing midsize to large Regulatory Affairs outsourcing programs, partnering closely with clients and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, ensure delivery against regulatory objectives, and support the successful progression of development and commercial programs.
As a trusted leader and client advisor, you will work with considerable autonomy, managing complex projects from inception to completion while mentoring the next generation of project leaders. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on global Regulatory Affairs projects while contributing to business growth and client success.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead Client Solutions & Business Development
Act as a trusted advisor to clients on complex Regulatory Affairs challenges
Present Parexel's Regulatory Affairs Consulting capabilities and deliver customized sales presentations
Provide proposal support and oversight, participating in bid defense meetings
Generate new business through personal reputation and client relationships
Actively participate in strategic account planning for key clients
Drive Project Excellence
Provide cross-functional leadership for regulatory outsourcing programs and project teams
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Monitor profitability across multiple projects through active budget management
Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting project success and client satisfaction
Leverage best practices and industry knowledge to develop innovative business solutions
Mentorship & Develop Teams
Guide colleagues on appropriate project execution methods
Foster a collaborative team environment that drives results
Staying Ahead of Industry Trends
Monitor and evaluate industry initiatives, policy changes, and technology trends
Ensure delivery of cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving client needs
Maintain professional development and industry knowledge
Skills and Experience required for the role
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline, Advanced Degree Preferred.
Extensive experience in life sciences or consulting industries with at least 5 years of experience in a related Program Management role
Proven track record managing Regulatory Affairs projects, client solutions, and teams
Demonstrated success in winning and leading global projects
Strong business development and proposal management experience
Advanced project management and operational leadership capabilities
Excellent consulting skills with a client-focused approach
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to influence, network, and hold people accountable
Budget management and financial forecasting expertise
Fluent English, written and spoken
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline
- Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD)
- At least 5 years' experience in a related Program Management role in life sciences or consulting
- Proven track record managing Regulatory Affairs projects, client solutions, and teams
- Demonstrated success winning and leading global projects
- Business development and proposal management experience
- Advanced project management and operational leadership capabilities
- Consulting skills with a client-focused approach
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to influence, network, and hold people accountable
- Budget management and financial forecasting expertise
- Fluent English, written and spoken
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.
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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.
