Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate

Parexel; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate to support regulatory pathway planning, agency engagement, and strategic compliance oversight in a fully remote Canada-based role.

You will develop pathway recommendations, assist in regulatory meetings, and help identify risks to inform development strategy. This role offers growth in regulatory affairs and clinical development within a global life sciences partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or regulatory affairs, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in regulatory affairs or clinical development.
• Experience with vaccine or biologic products encouraged.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with regulatory databases or submission tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory pathways for assigned products, studies, or markets.
• Support agency engagement planning and prepare materials for regulatory meetings.
• Identify key regulatory risks and opportunities to inform development strategy.
• Align regulatory approaches with development and commercialization objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and submissions as needed.
• Track regulatory timelines and milestones to support program execution.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or regulatory affairs

Tools

Regulatory databases

Submission tracking systems

Office tools

Job description

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate, you will support regulatory strategy initiatives that advance new treatments for patients. This position plays a key role in regulatory pathway planning, agency engagement support, and strategic compliance oversight. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to regulatory strategy from planning through implementation. Responsibilities include developing regulatory pathway recommendations, supporting agency engagement planning, and identifying key risks and opportunities, with opportunities to deepen your expertise and influence regulatory outcomes.

You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through strategic regulatory guidance and product development support. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate can explore career paths and expand skills across regulatory affairs and clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend regulatory pathways for assigned products, studies, or markets
• Support agency engagement planning and prepare materials for regulatory meetings
• Identify key regulatory risks and opportunities to inform development strategy
• Align regulatory approaches with development and commercialization objectives
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and strategic alignment
• Prepare regulatory documentation and submissions as needed
• Track regulatory timelines and milestones to support program execution

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strengths in regulatory strategy, strategic thinking, and problem-solving
• Experience working in regulatory affairs, clinical development, or a regulated environment
• The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• A patient-focused mindset and strong attention to detail
• Comfort working with regulatory databases, submission tracking systems, and standard office tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, regulatory affairs, pharmacy, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, clinical development, or a related field
• Previous experience with vaccine and/or biologic products is required
• FDA regulation expertise/knowledge is required and experience with other global markets is preferred
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
• Experience with regulatory databases or submission tracking systems
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in regulatory affairs, pharmacy, or related field
• Experience in specific therapeutic areas or development phases
• Familiarity with regulatory submission software or electronic tracking systems
• Experience supporting FDA or international regulatory submissions

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.