Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Submissions Manager

Posted:
8/21/2026, 6:40:39 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Workplace Type:
Remote

Pay:
$83k/yr

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.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Regulatory Operations Submission Manager to join our team. This crucial role involves planning, managing, and tracking regulatory submissions to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, compliant submissions to global health authorities. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, expertise in regulatory operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Key Responsibilities:

Submission Planning and Management:
-    Plan, manage, and track regulatory submissions from inception to completion
-    Collaborate with the Regulatory Lead to develop comprehensive submission strategies
-    Prepare high-quality global submissions, both in-house and via CRO
-    Ensure timely delivery of compliant submissions to global health authorities
-    Develop and maintain submission timelines, identifying and managing critical path activities

Regulatory Operations Expertise:
-    Provide regulatory operations expertise to cross-functional submission project teams
-    Promote and implement best practices for excellence in planning, preparation, and delivery of regulatory submissions
-    Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and submission standards
-    Advise on submission format, structure, and content to meet global regulatory requirements

Project Team Leadership:
-    Act as the primary point of contact for project and/or submission teams for major submissions
-    Coordinate and lead submission-related meetings and activities
-    Facilitate effective communication between internal teams, CROs, and other external partners involved in submission preparation

Quality Assurance:
-    Ensure submissions meet all regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
-    Implement and maintain quality control processes for submission documents
-    Conduct quality checks on submission components and compiled dossiers

Submission Process Improvement:
-    Identify opportunities for process improvement in submission preparation and management
-    Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to regulatory submissions
-    Participate in initiatives to enhance submission tools and technologies

Cross-functional Collaboration:
-    Work closely with various departments, including Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Medical Writing
-    Liaise with CROs and other external partners involved in submission preparation
-    Provide guidance and training to team members on submission requirements and processes

Qualifications:
-    Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
-    Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in regulatory operations, with a focus on submission management to include past experience with IND and DMF submissions. Previous experience with CTAs, NDAs, BLAs, is a plus.
-    Strong knowledge of FDA and Health Canada regulatory submission requirements and electronic submission formats (e.g., eCTD)
-    Experience with regulatory information management systems and document management tools
-    Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex submissions simultaneously
-    Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
-    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualities:
-    Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
-    Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional groups
-    Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
-    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across various stakeholder groups
-    Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with regulatory trends and technologies

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for regulatory operations and a talent for managing complex submission projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of regulatory submissions worldwide.

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Parexel

Website: https://www.parexel.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1982

IPO Status: Delisted

Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown

Industries: Biopharma ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Web Development

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