Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant

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(R).

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Consultant to join our team. As a consultant, you will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to drive the success of our Drug Safety consulting operations. This position plays a key role in delivering innovative pharmacovigilance solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing patient safety across complex global engagements. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, and contribute to client success from project planning through implementation and closeout. Responsibilities include leading solution design and implementation, mentoring technical teams, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices and Parexel methodologies.

You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through innovative pharmacovigilance solutions and client-centric delivery. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Senior Pharmacovigilance Consulting Services Lead can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research, drug safety, and enterprise technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and provide strategic guidance to ensure drug safety solutions meet customer objectives and drive successful project outcomes
• Lead solution design and implementation for client engagements, ensuring high-quality, integrated software solutions delivered within project constraints of time and budget
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader, providing technical expertise in drug safety systems including Veeva Systems, Insight, Mart, Analytics, OBIEE, and Axway EDI platforms
• Manage and mentor a team of technical consultants and developers, providing coaching, guidance, and feedback to develop team member skills and drive project success
• Present and demonstrate solutions to customers, influencing customer management in acceptance of solutions and ensuring successful business implementation
• Apply hands-on technical expertise in SQL and PL/SQL with strong troubleshooting skills across Veeva Systems, Axway, and associated modules to resolve complex technical challenges

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strategic thinking and technical leadership capabilities to guide complex drug safety implementations

• Deep experience in drug safety systems, implementation methodologies, and best practices

• Strong SQL and PL/SQL programming skills with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor consultants, and collaborate effectively across organizations

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholder decisions

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's / master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or any engineering degree

• 8+ years of experience relevant to this position, including 5 years of consulting experience in drug safety or clinical research

• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes

• Experience with pharmacovigilance platforms such as Veeva Systems, Insight, Mart, or similar systems

• Extensive knowledge of writing SQL queries and PL/SQL code

• In-depth knowledge of drug safety application implementation, upgrade, and maintenance

• Ability to craft and articulate strategic technology solutions that address complex business challenges

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with E2B(R3) or EDI protocols for adverse event reporting

• Familiarity with additional pharmacovigilance analytics and visualization tools

• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles within the pharmaceutical industry

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