Quality Issue Lead - FSP

June 2, 2026

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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.Parexel FSP is looking for Issue Leads in the US or Canada!Job SummaryThe Issue Lead will be responsible for driving QE case management, ensuring that investigations are conducted thoroughly within timelines and compliance requirements, overseeing the efficiency of the process by which we conduct GCP investigations, and leveraging data to assess the efficiency / performance of the appropriate teams to perform interventions as needed. The Issue Lead will also triage submitted cases to ascertain if the Quality Event (QE) threshold has been met and assess cases to determine if they need expedited reporting to senior management and/regulatory authorities and be accountable for managing confirmed Quality Event (QE) case through the investigation process including root cause analysis.<div>Job Responsibilities:</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Quality Event Assessment and InvestigationThis individual will be accountable for the review and classification of submitted quality issues to ascertain if the QE threshold has been met. He or she will ensure that each submitted issue is reviewed based on the established criteria, is categorized appropriately, and completed within the required time frame to ensure that events are appropriately qualified enabling expedited investigation where necessary. This individual will also be responsible for completing the necessary documentation in the eQMS system regarding the assessment of the submitted events.Notification to ManagementThis individual will be responsible for initiating appropriate escalation of Critical QEs when necessary, ensuring that management is promptly and appropriately informed of quality events. The Issue Lead will be required to assess critical issues and identify these items as appropriate for escalation to leadership via the Notification to Management process.Root Cause Analysis / Gap Analysis / Due DiligenceOnce assigned a qualified event, the Issue Lead will initiate the investigation of the event to confirm the chronology and details of the issue. This individual will also be required to apply a root cause analysis, gap analysis, and / or due diligence investigation to the case. The individual will be trained in the application of an appropriate methodology and will apply it as part of the management of the case. Investigation will include reviewing relevant SOPs and supporting documents to understand what should have happened per our documented process and identifying what did not happen per the process. In addition, the investigation will include review of relevant documentation re: the event and assembling the QE team with appropriate stakeholders (SME's, study team members, etc.) to review and confirm the details of the eventProcess Analysis and ImprovementThis individual will be responsible for contributing to process development and improvement for case management including contributing to the development of technology (in collaboration with PFE Digital) to enable the process. In addition, the individual, along with Senior Issue Lead peers, will develop and implement guidance documents and training to assist the investigation leads in completing cases to expectations.CAPA Plan Development and ManagementThis individual will hold accountability for ongoing monitoring of CAPA completion and tracking of effectiveness for implemented mitigation actions to ensure they are working as expected—for quality events, inspections and audits• Ensure implementation of QE / audit / inspection CAPAs and remediation plans• Track effectiveness checks and report on trendsRisk Mitigation TrackingTrack and ensure implementation of risk mitigations and evaluate potential impacts to business.QUALIFICATIONS:• BS – 7+ years or equivalent• MS/MBA – 6+ years or equivalentPrevious Experience:• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience with solid experience in data management, operational aspects, GCP Quality, GxP Quality, and/or regulatory• Regulatory inspection experience• Process and system management experience• Detailed knowledge of clinical trial processes and relationships required• Knowledge of GCP requirements and applicable SOPs and regulations• Project management, administrative, and technical capabilities are required, as well as effective verbal and• Strong background in continuous improvement methodology (i.e., Lean Six Sigma) preferred.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>EEO Disclaimer Parexel 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.

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