U.S. Regulatory Strategists (Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate/Consultant)

Parexel; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Work/Life Balance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an experienced U.S. Regulatory Strategist to join our team in a remote capacity, supporting vaccine and biologic programs across development, registration, and post-approval lifecycle activities.

You will work with global regulatory and cross-functional teams to influence regulatory decisions and ensure timely FDA submissions. Candidates should have strong FDA experience, regulatory writing skills, and a global mindset.

Qualifications

• Practical U.S. regulatory strategy experience with direct FDA exposure.
• Experience in global regulatory organization and submissions.
• Strong regulatory writing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop U.S. regulatory strategy aligned with global development plans.
• Support or lead FDA interactions and prepare responses to agency questions.
• Plan and coordinate regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, BLAs, sNDA/sBLA).
• Represent U.S. regulatory requirements within global teams and decision-making.
• Support labeling updates, regulatory compliance, and post-approval activities.
• Monitor evolving FDA regulations and apply impacts to programs.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

FDA experience

Regulatory writing

Cross-functional collab

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

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. 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 experienced U.S. Regulatory Strategists at the Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate and Regulatory Affairs Consultant levels to join our team in a remote capacity. As a U.S. Regulatory Strategist, you will support and execute U.S. regulatory strategies for vaccine and biologic programs across development, registration, and post-approval lifecycle activities. Your work helps bring new vaccines and biologic therapies to patients in the United States and advances clinical research. This position plays a key role in U.S. regulatory strategy, FDA interactions, regulatory submissions, and labeling and lifecycle compliance. You will collaborate with global regulatory and cross-functional teams, apply strong knowledge of FDA requirements, and contribute to regulatory decisions from planning through post-approval activities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include U.S. regulatory strategy development, FDA interactions, regulatory submissions, global regulatory collaboration, labeling and lifecycle management, regulatory intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, 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 U.S. regulatory support, timely and compliant FDA submissions, and close partnership with global regulatory and cross-functional teams. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, as a U.S. Regulatory Strategist you can explore different career paths and expand skills across regulatory affairs and clinical research.

• Develop, support, and execute U.S. regulatory strategies that align with global development, registration, and lifecycle management plans.
• Support or lead FDA interactions, including meeting preparation, responses to agency questions, regulatory issue resolution, and management of commitments.
• Plan, coordinate, review, and support the execution of U.S. regulatory submissions, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, New Drug Applications (NDAs), Biologics License Applications (BLAs), supplements to NDAs and BLAs (sNDAs and sBLAs), and post-approval submissions.
• Represent U.S. regulatory requirements and perspectives within global regulatory teams, contributing to regulatory strategy, submission planning, and decision-making.
• Support U.S. Prescribing Information, labeling updates, regulatory compliance, and post-approval activities.
• Monitor and interpret evolving FDA regulations, guidance documents, and policies, and assess their potential impact on assigned programs.
• Partner with Clinical, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), Safety, Medical, Commercial, and global Regulatory teams to ensure timely and compliant regulatory deliverables.

Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Practical U.S. regulatory strategy experience and direct FDA exposure
• The ability to operate effectively within a global regulatory organization and contribute beyond submission coordination or regulatory operations
• Strengths in regulatory writing and review, organization, and problem-solving
• The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly

Required Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline
• Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate: approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience in U.S. Regulatory Affairs
• Regulatory Affairs Consultant: approximately 8+ years of relevant experience in U.S. Regulatory Affairs
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, regulatory pathways, and submission requirements, including those of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) for vaccines and biologics
• Hands‑on experience with U.S. regulatory submissions, particularly New Drug Applications (NDAs), Biologics License Applications (BLAs), supplemental NDAs and BLAs (sNDAs and sBLAs), and post-approval activities
• Experience working with global regulatory teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and regulatory writing and review skills

Preferred Qualifications

Due to the client's location, candidates located in the eastern and central time zone of the United States are strongly preferred.

• Experience with vaccines, biologics, or other complex products
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine industry
• Hands‑on experience with Investigational New Drug (IND) applications

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 .We offer competitive salaries based on several factors, including the position and level offered, skills, education, training, experience, professional achievements, and location.Some roles may also be eligible for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide details on applicable bonus plans or incentive structures for eligible positions. 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.

DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.