Integrated Solution Strategy Director - Oncology

Parexel; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an Integrated Solution Strategy Director - Oncology in a remote capacity to lead strategic, cross-functional efforts across Enterprise and Growth Accounts, and Strategic Business Units. You will optimize new business awards through compelling operational and technical strategies, influencing pre-award activities and global delivery.

You will partner with Sponsors and internal teams, develop differentiated solution models, and drive growth in Oncology with a consultative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of Life Science industry and CRO experience.
• 5+ years of strategic drug development planning or significant involvement in planning clinical, technical, or operational strategies.
• 5+ years of Oncology expertise with experience in design, operational conduct, and global delivery of solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and prioritize opportunities within Oncology and craft creative solutions for sales campaigns.
• Provide guidance to Sponsors and internal teams, developing competitive solution models and communicating with diverse audiences.
• Create customer-focused proposal content that differentiates Parexel and supports growth across SBUs.
• Ensure client responses reflect strategy discussions and convey value proposition.
• Define bid pursuit content and support bid strategies and meetings.
• Drive a consultative approach to develop unique business solutions and position Parexel's value.
• Provide strategic leadership in pre- and post-sales activities for major accounts.
• Support clients through the pre-award process and promote solution adoption.
• Maintain knowledge of products/pipelines and industry trends.

Skills

Life Science Industry Experience

Oncology Expertise

Strategic Drug Development Planning

Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insight 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 an Integrated Solution Strategy Director - Oncology to join our team in a remote capacity. As an Integrated Solution Strategy Director - Oncology, you will be a recognized Oncology professional with experience in design, operational conduct, and successful global delivery of solutions. You will partner with Enterprise Accounts, Growth Accounts, Commercial Operations, and Strategic Business Units to optimize new business awards through compelling operational and technical strategies and business solutions that support current and future client needs. Your strategies will include in-depth risk assessments and scenario plans.

You’ll join a complex, cross-functional environment where your Oncology expertise, consultative approach, and strategic perspective will help shape differentiated solutions, support clients through the pre-award process, and strengthen Parexel’s ability to address evolving market and client needs. This role offers opportunities to expand capabilities while contributing to solutions that support clinical research and the development of new therapies for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues in Enterprise Accounts, Growth Accounts, and Strategic Business Units to identify, qualify, and prioritize opportunities and craft creative solutions for specific sales campaigns and strategic opportunity pursuits within Oncology.
• Provide advice and guidance to Sponsors and internal teams, applying Oncology expertise to develop highly competitive solution models and communicating credibly and compellingly with audiences ranging from peers and project teams to C-suite leaders.
• Create customer-focused, well-presented proposal content that clearly differentiates Parexel from competitors and helps drive growth across Strategic Business Units.
• Ensure client responses reflect strategy discussions, meet client needs, deliver consistent messaging, and convey the value proposition and critical success factors.
• Define bid pursuit content, review and integrate content and considerations into request for proposal strategies, and support or participate in bid pursuit meetings as needed.
• Drive a consultative approach that enables Parexel to develop unique business solutions for customers and position their value to support industry leadership.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership within pre- and post-sales activities, consultancy for solutions opportunities, and strategic directional guidance for major accounts.
• Support clients through the pre-award process and play a key role in promoting solution adoption.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of relevant products and pipelines, identify business opportunities for Parexel, and remain aware of industry trends and relevant changes in global regulations.
• Bring market requirements and client feedback into Product Management and the solution development process to create relevant market value propositions and strengthen an outside-in, One Parexel culture.
• Participate in discovery sessions to understand client business objectives and system needs, solve complex business issues, and present solutions to clients.
• Support Strategic Business Unit-specific targets.

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• An energetic, 'make it happen' attitude and the ability to thrive in a complex matrix environment while building strong cross-functional relationships
• A strong understanding of the commercial ecosystem and awareness of industry trends in Oncology
• The ability to maintain a strategic view while applying pragmatic approaches to delivery
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across all business levels
• Independent thinking and a flexible approach to work assignments and developing new capabilities
• The ability to manage multiple, varied tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail
• The ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple, understandable, and compelling manner
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the Life Science industry and Clinical Research Organization environment
• 5+ years of experience in strategic drug development planning or significant involvement in planning clinical, technical, or operational strategies
• 5+ years of Oncology expertise with experience in design, operational conduct, and successful global delivery of solutions
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

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.

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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