Senior / Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Labeling

Parexel; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global regulatory affairs firm in Canada seeks a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant specializing in labeling. You will lead complex global labeling initiatives, ensuring compliance with international regulations and overseeing product lifecycle management. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years' experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector and strong collaborative skills within cross-functional teams. Join us to make a worldwide impact in regulatory affairs and contribute to incisive governance processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Life Sciences or related Pharmaceutical field.
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 2 years of labeling/regulatory experience with global responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate labeling activities across markets.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Manage GRA label compliance processes and oversight.
• Prepare documents for Labeling Review Committee meetings.
• Review and approve marketing advertising and medical education content.
• Oversee artwork proofreading for foundational markets and safety reporting.
• Handle special projects like regional labeling reports and NDC assignments.

Skills

Global Regulatory Labeling Management

Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD) preferred

Tools

Veeva RIMS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Senior / Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Labeling

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Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Regulatory Labeling Manager to collaborate with a dedicated client team and oversee complex global labeling initiatives.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate labeling activities across foundational and non-foundational markets, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and supporting product lifecycle management. You will play a critical role in maintaining label governance, managing committees, and supporting advertising and promotional material reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Label Updates & Governance

• Prepare administrative label updates for multiple markets (EU, US, AU, CH, DE).
• Coordinate and manage EU administrative updates (e.g., address changes, Windsor updates).
• Develop, manage, and track governance for company positions (DLS, CCDS, USPI and EU SmPC) and foundational markets.
• Maintain multi-market manuscripts and dependent market lists.
• Provide strategic input to therapeutic area teams and influence external labeling landscape.

Compliance & Documentation

• Manage GRA label compliance processes, including QC and oversight of labeling performance.
• Maintain FDA-508 compliance on US labels.
• Prepare and manage change control documentation for foundational markets.
• Manage specimen requests and verify part numbers for correct labeling submissions.

Committee & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Prepare documents for Labeling Review Committee (LRC) and run LRC meetings.
• Prepare Global Labeling Committee (GLC) materials for endorsement and implement GLC decisions.
• Prepare documents for CCDS Working Team and run working Team sessions.

Regulatory Submissions & Negotiations

• Support label negotiations for foundational and other markets.
• Prepare differences tracking tables against CCDS or reference markets.
• Manage and track labeling HA requests and responses.
• Prepare RFIs and manage HA negotiations.

Advertising & Promotion

• Review and approve direct-to-consumer and marketing advertising, medical education, and social media content.
• Participate in promotional review committees, providing regulatory guidance aligned with local requirements.

Artwork & Safety Reporting

• Manage and proofread artwork for foundational markets, TOLL, PAHO, and ASUs.
• Prepare, review, and approve mock-ups and artwork for production, including combination products/devices.
• Prepare labeling documents for safety reports (PSUR, PBER) and CH safety reports.

Special Projects

• Prepare annual strain updates for Northern and Southern Hemisphere flu campaigns.
• Manage labeling for US Drug Listing Reports, including NDC assignments and annual reporting.

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree (4-year) in Life Sciences or related Pharmaceutical field (e.g., Chemistry, Engineering).
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 2+ years of labeling/regulatory experience with global responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of US, EU, DE, CH, AU regulatory labeling lifecycle management.
• Experience in flu campaigns and pandemic products.
• Experience with direct-to-consumer and marketing advertising, educational materials, and social media.

Technical Systems Expertise:

• Must be familiar and able to work with RIMS (e.g., Veeva RIMS), eDMS (e.g., Veeva), Apollo, Docubridge, and Change Management systems (e.g., Trackwise).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, TVT, Promomats, and GLAMS.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to drug development, global labeling, and post-marketing (US, EU, AU, DE preferred).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with risk analysis and sound decision-making.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in global, cross-cultural, matrix environments.
• Organizational skills to interact seamlessly both internally and externally on compliance matters.
• Proficient regulatory knowledge, including scientific concepts within labeling and their global implications.
• Effective communication skills for explaining concepts, options, and impacts.
• Attention to detail with the ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written); additional languages would be an asset.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a global impact in regulatory affairs, ensuring patients worldwide receive accurate and compliant product information. You will work across diverse markets, lead critical governance processes, and contribute to innovative campaigns in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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