Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

Key Accountabilities:

Project Execution

Works effectively within a team environment but may work independently delivering services within their area of competence

Works within broad project guidelines as directed by the project lead and/or technical SMEs

Takes initiative to prioritize work to achieve specified project outcomes while confirming alignment with project lead and line manager

Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and seeks feedback from the project lead and colleagues

Applies information provided by the project lead or senior colleagues to complete assigned project activities

Produces quality work that meets the expectations of project lead and the client

May serve as a Project Lead for small scale projects or a Work Stream Lead on larger projects, and would be 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 under the guidance of the project lead and/or Technical SME

Delivers consulting services within personal area of expertise under the guidance of the project lead and/or Technical SME

Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability under the direction of the Project Lead and/or Technical SME

Identifies project and internal issues to senior colleagues and Project Lead and/or technical SME and provides proposed solutions

Interacts professionally at all working levels within a client organization and within Parexel

Identifies project and/or client needs to the Project Lead and or Technical SME and collaborates with senior staff to define a proposed solution

Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided

May assist in preparing and/ or delivering a presentation with the support of senior colleagues

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 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

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:

Few years of experience in an industry-related environment

Education:

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