Vice President, FSP Commercial and Operational Strategy

Parexel’s Business Strategy is how we will execute to ultimately deliver for our customers and patients. Everyone at Parexel, from our Board of Directors to all of our colleagues will play an essential role in delivering our strategy. Our three pillars; “Easy To Do Business With,” “Leveraging Our Strengths,” and “Patient Focus,” are the foundations by which we drive the strategy.

The VP FSP Commercial and Operational Strategy is responsible for driving forward the delivery of our commercial and operational (revenue generating) strategy to support Parexel FSP and corporate goals. This is a highly influential and visible role in a fast paced and highly complex environment that requires both tactical and strategic vision and solutions.  The VP FSP Commercial and Operational Strategy must have the ability to move transversally across the Parexel business unit’s organization, supporting and driving strategies pertaining to business development, talent management, operational excellence, organizational design, and fiscal responsibility.

The VP Commercial and Operational Strategy, FSP is an experienced leader responsible for liaising with senior levels of management within the organization, and to deputize for the EVP, Global Head Parexel FSP as needed.QualificationsKnowledge and Experience 15+ years of experience Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of drug development and R&D outsourcing models Strong command of written and spoken English language Demonstrated ability of translating strategy into tactical plans and communicating to broader internal audience and stakeholders Commercial relationship building and negotiations as well as operations experience. Experience in organizational analysis, process improvement or change management preferred Proven substantial leadership experience across a globally structured, matrixed organization

SkillsDemonstrated Collaborative Skills and ability to effectively influence others. Strategic Thinking Client Focus Strong Business and Financial AcumenCritical thinking & Problem Solving Conflict Management Ability to create a sense of urgency and purpose within teams Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Sophisticated analytical thought to define and resolve issues in a variety of complex situations Leverages communication across boundaries and uses multiple communication mechanisms to convey information across functional lines and upward within Parexel Understands and uses positional authority to deliver messages effectively. Client focused and demonstrates an ability to create and maintain trust with the client through account and personal interactions; act as a trusted advisor and become involved in the client’s decision-making process. Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork Contingency Planning & Risk Management

Education - Master’s degree, ideally MBAEEO DisclaimerParexel 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.