Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics
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Parexel
Southport, NC, US
Summary
The Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant will develop CMC regulatory strategies and prepare submissions for biologic and small molecule drug products. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Job Description
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®.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics, you will support regulatory strategy and compliance for drug development across investigational, new, and marketed products for large-dedicated biopharmaceutical client partnership. This position plays a key role in ensuring products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulatory requirements, supporting submissions to the FDA, EMA, and Health Canada. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and project management, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to product development from early stages through post-approval. Responsibilities include developing CMC regulatory strategies, preparing regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory guidance, with opportunities to deepen your expertise in pharmaceutical development and influence regulatory outcomes.
You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through advancing biopharmaceutical development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting global market access. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist can explore career paths and expand skills across regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical development.
Key Responsibilities
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Support regulatory leads in developing CMC regulatory strategies and contingency plans for biologic and small molecule drug substances, drug products, and drug-device combination products
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Determine regulatory and scientific/technical requirements for CMC and GMP-related submissions and regulatory inquiries
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Represent CMC regulatory affairs in project team meetings and provide regulatory guidance and perspective to cross-functional teams in conjunction with global regulatory leads
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Prepare, coordinate, and review all CMC and GMP-related documents for submission to regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company requirements, and scientific/technical specifications
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Develop CMC regulatory strategies for developmental phase products from early development through marketing applications, and support post-approval changes for marketed products
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Interact with manufacturing, quality, and partner organizations to address CMC-related issues and ensure alignment across functional areas
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Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local and global functional units, manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and external partner companies
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Support regulatory leads in preparation for health authority CMC meetings and mock meetings
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Assess and develop innovative ideas to optimize CMC regulatory departmental processes and improve efficiencies
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Demonstrate proficiency with required tools and systems including CREDO, ORIOM, Trackwise Digital, and TRS Viewer
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
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Strengths in strategic thinking, regulatory analysis, and problem-solving
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Experience working in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, or a highly regulated environment
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The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory stakeholders
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A quality-focused mindset and strong attention to detail in regulatory documentation
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Comfort working with regulatory information systems, document management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Pharmacy (PharmD)
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7+ years of CMC experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated history of successful regulatory filing documentation
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Comprehensive knowledge of drug development processes, pharmaceutical technology, drug manufacturing processes, and GMP requirements
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Knowledge of CMC regulatory requirements for biologics and small molecules during development and post-approval, including biologic upstream and downstream processes, analytical methods, and drug-device combination products
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Comprehensive experience preparing CMC (Quality) sections for investigational and marketed product submissions (IND, NDA, DMF) for FDA and equivalent submissions for Europe and Canada
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Comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory environment
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills
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Strong collaborative, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize in a matrixed environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Biology
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Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
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Experience with CPP application filing through eCATS or 510(j)(3) reporting through nextGen portals
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Experience preparing departmental job procedures and process documentation
Benefits and Compensation
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Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
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Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
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Work/Life Balance
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401(k) with Company match
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Pet Insurance
For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans.
Some roles may also be eligible for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide details on applicable bonus plans or incentive structures for eligible positions.
If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!
We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.
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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.
Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our 22,000+ global employees work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™ We continue to earn recognition industrywide, including the 2025 Scrip Award for “Best Contract Research Organization – Full-Service Provider,” 2024 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for "Innovative Approaches to Patient-Centric Research" and the 2024 and 2023 Society for Clinical Research Sites Eagle Award.
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Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our 22,000+ global employees work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™ We continue to earn recognition industrywide, including the 2025 Scrip Award for “Best Contract Research Organization – Full-Service Provider,” 2024 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for "Innovative Approaches to Patient-Centric Research" and the 2024 and 2023 Society for Clinical Research Sites Eagle Award.
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.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina