Senior Vice President, Regulatory Science – Clinical Regulatory Affairs

Parexel

. Create opportunities for clients throughout the product lifecycle by applying scientific, technical, regulatory, and/or commercial expertise .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Trial Design, with a strong focus on regulatory knowledge and strategic consulting. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and develop business solutions that meet client needs while enhancing project efficiency.

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MD Or PhD15+ Years Of Experience In Clinical DevelopmentExpert-Level Regulatory KnowledgeExperience With Regulatory AgenciesExtensive General Medicine Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignClinical StrategyRegulatory Applications AuthoringBusiness Solutions DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

MentoringConflict ResolutionPresentation SkillsTrusted Advisor

Industry Keywords

Parexel Consulting ModelsRegulatory Strategy ServicesNeuroscienceEndocrinologyImmunology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create opportunities for clients throughout the product lifecycle by applying scientific, technical, regulatory, and/or commercial expertise
Lead teams of subject-matter experts and provide mentoring and guidance to RS employees
Provide a full range of consulting services within the individual's area of expertise
Participate in developing new service offerings, consulting models, and methodologies
Work individually or within teams according to project needs
Lead issue and conflict resolution and prioritize project and team workloads
Improve project efficiency, results, and team performance
Produce and review high-quality work meeting Parexel and client expectations
Manage small and large project engagements
Coordinate with Project Assistants on financial management and project support
Present speeches and seminars to industry groups and author industry publications
Contribute expertise to professional societies, academic groups, and industry associations
Facilitate improvements to Parexel business processes
Provide technical and/or business consulting services, including representing clients to regulatory agencies
Act as a trusted advisor and, when required, a loaned executive for clients
Develop and implement business solutions addressing client needs
Present to client boards and provide strategic advice to C-suite executives
Identify follow-on business and scope-change opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or PhD required
15+ years of experience with expert-level industry or regulatory knowledge in Clinical Development/Clinical Trial Design, Clinical Strategy, and authoring clinical sections of regulatory applications
Previous experience with a regulatory agency (such as the FDA or MHRA) as a Senior/Master Medical Review Officer, Team Lead, or related Medical role strongly preferred
Subject-matter experts with industry experience will also be considered
Extensive General Medicine, Neuroscience, Endocrinology, or Immunology/Rheumatology experience highly preferred
Ability to travel up to 20–30% domestically and/or internationally may be required
Internationally recognized professional in the relevant field of expertise
Fully proven rainmaking skills and relationships at senior levels within client organizations
Thorough understanding of Parexel's consulting models, methodologies, and Regulatory Strategy services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance while working from home
Opportunity for career advancement
Ability to work from home