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Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics
Primary Location: United States, Remote Job ID R0000045911 Category Regulatory / Consulting Date Posted 09/14/2026Overview
As part of Parexel Consulting, you will play a vital role in helping biopharmaceutical and medical device companies navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape. Drawing on your scientific, technical, and regulatory expertise, you will work closely with clients to develop and implement regulatory strategies that bring their products to market faster and keep them there.
We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you will partner with a diverse group of clients, and be exposed to various product types and therapeutic areas. You will also develop your skills through challenging assignments and mentorship from experienced regulatory professionals. Plus, you will enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while still being part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solver
- Relationship-builder
- Results-driven
- Strategic
About This Role
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 a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – CMC Biologics, you will support regulatory strategy and compliance for drug development across investigational, new, and marketed products for large-dedicated biopharmaceutical client partnership. This position plays a key role in ensuring products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulatory requirements, supporting submissions to the FDA, EMA, and Health Canada. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and project management, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to product development from early stages through post-approval. Responsibilities include developing CMC regulatory strategies, preparing regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory guidance, with opportunities to deepen your expertise in pharmaceutical development and influence regulatory outcomes.
You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through advancing biopharmaceutical development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting global market access. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist can explore career paths and expand skills across regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical development.
Key Responsibilities
Support regulatory leads in developing CMC regulatory strategies and contingency plans for biologic and small molecule drug substances, drug products, and drug-device combination products
Determine regulatory and scientific/technical requirements for CMC and GMP-related submissions and regulatory inquiries
Represent CMC regulatory affairs in project team meetings and provide regulatory guidance and perspective to cross-functional teams in conjunction with global regulatory leads
Prepare, coordinate, and review all CMC and GMP-related documents for submission to regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company requirements, and scientific/technical specifications
Develop CMC regulatory strategies for developmental phase products from early development through marketing applications, and support post-approval changes for marketed products
Interact with manufacturing, quality, and partner organizations to address CMC-related issues and ensure alignment across functional areas
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local and global functional units, manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and external partner companies
Support regulatory leads in preparation for health authority CMC meetings and mock meetings
Assess and develop innovative ideas to optimize CMC regulatory departmental processes and improve efficiencies
Demonstrate proficiency with required tools and systems including CREDO, ORIOM, Trackwise Digital, and TRS Viewer
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
Strengths in strategic thinking, regulatory analysis, and problem-solving
Experience working in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, or a highly regulated environment
The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory stakeholders
A quality-focused mindset and strong attention to detail in regulatory documentation
Comfort working with regulatory information systems, document management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Pharmacy (PharmD)
7+ years of CMC experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated history of successful regulatory filing documentation
Comprehensive knowledge of drug development processes, pharmaceutical technology, drug manufacturing processes, and GMP requirements
Knowledge of CMC regulatory requirements for biologics and small molecules during development and post-approval, including biologic upstream and downstream processes, analytical methods, and drug-device combination products
Comprehensive experience preparing CMC (Quality) sections for investigational and marketed product submissions (IND, NDA, DMF) for FDA and equivalent submissions for Europe and Canada
Comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills
Strong collaborative, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize in a matrixed environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Biology
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
Experience with CPP application filing through eCATS or 510(j)(3) reporting through nextGen portals
Experience preparing departmental job procedures and process documentation
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.
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.
If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!
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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