Vice President, Regulatory Science - Clinical Pharmacology SME
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Parexel
Southport, NC, US
Summary
Provide expert-level consulting in clinical pharmacology and regulatory strategy to guide biopharmaceutical sponsors through complex development programs. Lead client engagements and represent sponsors before global regulatory agencies while serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
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(R).
About the Role
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacology SME to join our Regulatory Consulting team as a Vice President, Regulatory Science. If you have built your career at the FDA as a Clinical Pharmacology Reviewer, Master Reviewer, Team Lead, or other senior role as a subject matter expert in Clinical Pharmacology, this role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your regulatory expertise across a diverse portfolio of innovative development programs.
As a Clinical Pharmacology VP Regulatory Science, you will serve as a strategic advisor to biopharmaceutical companies, applying your Health Authority perspective to guide clinical pharmacology strategies, regulatory development plans, and Health Authority interactions. You will work remotely while partnering with innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies to shape development programs across therapeutic areas and product lifecycles.
You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where you can continue impacting patient access to innovative therapies, apply regulatory knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas, influence drug development strategies earlier in the product lifecycle, and serve as a trusted advisor to industry leaders. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, this role offers the chance to expand your influence and maintain visibility within the scientific and regulatory community through publications, presentations, and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
● Provide expert-level consulting in Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Medicine, Clinical Development, and Regulatory Strategy to guide sponsors through complex regulatory and scientific decision-making
● Lead complex client engagements, representing clients before regulatory agencies when appropriate
● Advise on clinical pharmacology strategies including first-in-human development, dose selection, exposure-response analyses, population PK strategies, pediatric development plans, and special population studies
● Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client stakeholders, presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership and helping clients navigate novel or precedent-setting regulatory challenges
● Assess development plans and identify potential regulatory considerations, advising on clinical pharmacology components of INDs, CTAs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, and supplemental applications
● Contribute actively to industry advancement through presentations at scientific and regulatory conferences, publications in peer-reviewed journals, participation in professional organizations, and internal mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
● Deep expertise in Clinical Pharmacology, regulatory strategy, and Health Authority decision-making from your professional experience
● Strategic thinking and the ability to guide sponsors through complex regulatory and scientific decision-making
● Strong client relationship and executive communication skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
● A commitment to thought leadership and industry advancement through publications, presentations, and professional engagement
● A patient-focused mindset and passion for advancing innovative therapies across the global biopharmaceutical industry
Required Qualifications
● MD or PharmD. A PhD is a benefit.
● Extensive experience in Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Development, Translational Medicine, Clinical Development, or Regulatory Science
● Significant experience within a regulatory agency (FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada, PMDA, or other major global Health Authority)
● Strong expertise in one or more areas such as Clinical Pharmacology, PK/PD, Pharmacometrics, Translational Medicine, Clinical Development Strategy, or Regulatory Strategy
● Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and client engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
● Prior experience as a Clinical Pharmacology Reviewer, Master Reviewer, Team Lead, Medical Officer, or Division Leadership representative at the FDA or other Global Health Authority
● Experience in oncology and one or more therapeutic areas such as Neuroscience, Rare Disease, Immunology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Cardiovascular Disease, or Cell & Gene Therapy
● Demonstrated thought leadership through publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at scientific conferences, or participation in professional organizations and task forces
● Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements, Health Authority meetings, scientific congresses, and industry conferences
Benefits and Compensation (US)
● Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement
● Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
● Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
● Work/Life Balance
● 401(k) with Company match
● Pet Insurance
For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.
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.
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.
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