Principal Regulatory Consultant (Home-Based)
Department: Consulting and Reimbursement Services
Location: USA - Maryland - Bethesda
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
Req Number: pare-10023606
Company Profile:
PAREXEL International is a growing, fast-paced, global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) that has helped bring to market 49 of the top 50 selling pharmaceuticals. In fact, we have worked with all 10 of the world's top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Given our breadth of expertise and the trust placed in us by major pharmaceutical companies worldwide, PAREXEL can provide you with a number of career options in Clinical Research that can rarely be found within just one company. In fact, over 25% of the positions opened at PAREXEL are filled by current employees working to advance their skills and careers.

Description:
A Principal Consultant must be a nationally recognized professional in their field of expertise with well-developed and proven rainmaking skills. A Principal Consultant must have a comprehensive understanding of the organization¿s consulting models and methodologies, as well as, an extensive knowledge of what services PC provides. A Principal Consultant provides a full range of consulting services and works within their personal area of expertise. A Principal Consultant provides mentoring and guidance to junior team members on technical and/or business issues and supports knowledge-centered activities within PC.

Project Execution
. Works within a team environment or individually based on the project needs
. Works within broad project guidelines and facilitates issue and conflict resolutions.
. Prioritizes own work load and may prioritize the work load of the project team in order to achieve the project scope and objectives
. Capitalizes on opportunities to improve project efficiency, results or team performance and proactively takes action
. Leverages information from previous projects or other client work to efficiently complete assigned project activities as well as facilitate business decisions
. Produces quality work that meets the expectations of PC and the client. Reviews the work of colleagues for content and quality to ensure the expectations of the client and PC are met
. Manages project engagements (small or large)
. Interacts with the assigned Project Assistant (PA) to ensure accurate financial management and for general project support
. Provides guidance to project team members and acts as a mentor to junior staff

Thought Leadership
. Delivers presentations at seminars and industry group meetings
. Authors articles for publication in industry magazines, newsletters, book chapters and other forums
. May serve as a member of industry association boards, task forces and committees and/ or as chairperson or officer of one or more professional associations. Contributes expertise to
professional societies, academic or other similar groups influential in his/ her area of expertise
. Drives knowledge-centered activities within PC as well as contributes to PAREXEL business process improvements
. May contribute to new service and consulting model development

Consulting Activities and Relationship Management
. Applies the appropriate organization's consulting models and methodologies and assists in the design/improvement the methodologies when needed
. Provides a full range of technical and/or business consulting services within personal area of expertise including representing clients to regulatory agencies
. Completes and delegates project activities in a timely manner with an understanding of issues
which may impact project profitability and client satisfaction
. May act as a trusted advisor to clients, often on issues that lack precedence or are not clearly defined. May act as a loaned executive for a client
. Facilitates resolutions to possible problems or conflicts within the project team and/or the client. Provides guidance as needed to lower level colleagues on appropriate methods of executing project
activities
. Develops business solutions addressing specific client needs using expertise, best practices and knowledge of the client's business and key industry drivers
. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally at multiple levels including senior and executive management within a client organization
. Plans and delivers services and solutions which results in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided and occasionally results in additional business or referrals
. Identifies opportunities for follow-on business or changes in project scope and exploits the opportunities with PC management and account management

Business Development
. Actively prospects and leverages new business opportunities with client and industry contacts in collaboration with Account Management
. Presents information about PC service offerings reflecting the organization's capability to support client needs
. Generates new or repeat business due to personal name recognition or history of client satisfaction and/or relationship
. Leverages rainmaking skills resulting in new and repeat business for PAREXEL. Is responsible for constant monitoring of his/her 'A' list, and is expected to have continued contact with both existing
and future potential clients
. Participates in project scoping calls and proposal preparation
. Delivers sales presentations and participates in bid defence meetings when needed
. Actively participates in account planning for key clients

Experience:
Required Competencies
. Influencing Others
. Client Focus
. Account Planning & Support
. Networking
. Results Orientation
. Business Analysis
. Self Confidence & Control
. Interpersonal Communication
. Teamwork & Collaboration
. Solving Business Problems

Education
. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline, PhD or other advanced degree (i.e. MBA) preferred.
Language Skills
. At least fluent vocal and written English
Minimum Work Experience
. Numerous years experience with expert level industry or regulatory knowledge experience with a regulatory agency (such as FDA, MHRA) is a plus