Paralegal

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support our Quality Assurance team in regulatory compliance, contract management, and documentation. You will draft, review, and maintain vendor files, ensure accuracy, and help drive timely FDA-related activities.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of paralegal experience, strong organization, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Experience in a compliance-driven industry is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with assertiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining Vendor Qualification documents, Quality Agreements, and Audit Reports.
• Support the legal team to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and other pharmaceutical standards.
• Maintain and organize FDA compliance documents and records with proper filing and retention policies.
• Prepare task lists and execution timelines for Regulatory Compliance activities and enforce adherence to timelines.
• Execute tasks in a disciplined, time-conscious manner to improve daily efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Education

Paralegal certificate or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

Position Summary

Exela Pharma Sciences is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and assertive individual to join our fast-growing company in this non-traditional, yet highly fulfilling career track. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys in our Quality Assurance department in a variety of functions related to the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory compliance, manufacturing operations, contract management, while driving efficiencies in executing daily tasks with a sense of urgency.

Job Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining Vendor Qualification documents, Quality Agreements, and Audit Reports. Ensure all agreements are complete, unexpired, and compliant with company policies and FDA regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the legal team in ensuring that the company complies with all applicable pharmaceutical regulations, including FDA guidelines, drug safety laws, and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Document Management: Maintain and organize FDA compliance documents and records, ensuring proper filing and compliance with retention policies.
• Prepare and Maintain Regulatory Compliance Activities Docket: Drawing on your paralegal experience, this activity involves preparing specific task lists and execution timelines and enforcing adherence to those timelines.
• Task Execution: Execute tasks in a disciplined and time-conscious manner to bring efficiency in daily tasks.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal. No experience in the pharma industry is needed.
• Experience in a compliance-driven industry (banking, pharma, automotive, etc) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail and accuracy are must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with assertiveness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or a related degree from an accredited institution.

EOE, including disability/vets