Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Key Accountabilities:

Project Execution

Typically works within a team environment but may work independently delivering services within their technical area of expertise

Works within broad project guidelines but liaises closely with more senior colleagues to discuss issues and resolve conflicts

Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes

Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and may provide suggestions for improving project efficiencies and results to the project technical lead

Seeks out information from previous projects, other client work or from colleagues to complete assigned project activities

Produces quality work that meets the expectations of project Team Lead and the client

May serve as a Project Lead for small scale projects or a Work Stream

Lead on larger projects When serving as a Project Lead

Responsible for project planning and set-up and routinely interacts with the assigned Project Specialist (PS) or Project Manager (PM) to appropriately control the project (e.g. project set-up, forecasting and financial entries, invoicing, etc.)

Functions as the main client contact and ensures accurate project reporting is in place

Ensures that the project team delivers to meet the client expectations for quality and timeliness

Ensures that appropriate risk identification and issue-escalation procedures are in place

Ensures project specific training compliance of the project team

Ensures and/or manages project financials including provision of accurate revenue forecasts

Ensures that the project team understand and work to the scope of the contract

Identifies new opportunities through Change In Scope or add-on business from existing work

Ensures timely project close-out activities are completed

Consulting Activities and Relationship Management

Follows and implements the organization’s consulting models and methodologies

Provides technical and/or business consulting services within personal area of expertise

Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability

Collaborates with colleagues and client to identify and resolve technical and process issues

Leverages senior colleagues to discuss and propose resolutions to possible problems or conflicts. Seeks guidance periodically on appropriate methods of executing project activities

Interacts professionally at multiple levels within a client organization and within Parexel

Proactively assesses client needs and develops processes and solutions to address issues

Delivers assigned work and provides services and solutions which results in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided

Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided

May prepare and/ or deliver presentation with the support of senior colleagues

May deliver training

Mentor of junior staff

Identifies and alerts PC management to opportunities for follow-on business or necessary changes in project scope

Business Development

Continue to build a network of industry colleagues through relationships formed during project engagements or through other industry experience

Communicates potential new business leads to PC management and account managers

May participate in project scoping calls and/or proposal preparation with the support of senior colleagues

Parexel-related Activities

Meets established metrics as specified in scorecard on an annual basis

Completes basic job-related responsibilities, including timesheets, expense reports, maintenance of CVs, training compliance, project deliverable archiving, participation in internal initiatives/projects or as a mentor as requested by management

Defines self-development activities in order to keep current within the industry (i.e. maintain membership in a relevant industry and/or scientific/technical association)

Skills:

Project management knowledge

Client-focused approach to work

Results orientation

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Consulting skills

Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both written and verbal

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in local language and extensive working knowledge of the English language

Knowledge and Experience:

Several years of experience in an industry-related environment

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline, Advanced Degree Preferred