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Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate (Health Canada expertise)
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Waterloo

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full-time

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About this role

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.

Bring your expert knowledge of Health Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines to Parexel!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Affairs professional to join Parexel and contribute their knowledge of Health Canada regulatory requirements and processes to a major, dedicated client partnership.

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will serve as the primary regulatory liaison with local health authorities (HAs), industry groups, and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will lead regulatory processes, ensure compliance with national legislation, and provide critical support for product launches, integrations, and lifecycle management activities.

This is a dynamic position that demands deep regulatory expertise, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to effectively influence

cross‑functional teams in a fast‑changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation & Compliance

            Prepare, organize, and coordinate local documentation (e.g., Module 1) to meet national submission requirements.

            Maintain and update national systems in line with local legislation (renewals, PSURs, label updates, CMC changes).

            Execute timely data entry and validation in Veeva Vault RIMS for submissions and approvals.

Regulatory Submissions

            Review, prepare, and submit dossiers; negotiate with HAs to secure approvals.

            Provide local input for change control and post-approval requirements.

            Collaborate with global functions to obtain documentation aligned with local requirements.

Audit & Inspection Support

            Support RA representatives during audits/inspections, ensuring readiness and timely CAPA closure.

            Provide local expertise and responses to inspection queries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

            Partner with Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, and Market Access teams to assess and mitigate impacts of regulatory changes.

            Act as the primary RA representative for local Commercial and Medical teams, translating business needs into actionable regulatory strategies.

Strategic Leadership

            Lead regulatory strategies for product launches and integrations at the affiliate level.

            Represent the company with local HAs, industry groups, and trade associations, fostering positive relationships.

            Provide critical support for promotional material review, interpretation of regulations, and implementation of local legislation.

Education

            Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (biology, chemistry with pharmacological focus) or equivalent.

            Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred in law, legal affairs, or natural sciences.

            Regional Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC, CARP, CHPC) is a plus.

Experience

            3–5+ years of local regulatory knowledge and experience in a health authority-facing role.

            Comprehensive understanding of regional and global regulatory requirements, guidelines, and processes.

            Proven expertise in managing regulatory submissions, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

            Strong project management and leadership skills.

            Experience influencing Commercial Operations stakeholders and driving business-critical decisions.

            Demonstrated ability to adapt and succeed in rapidly changing environments.

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Tech stack
Regulatory Affairs,Health Canada,Project Management,Regulatory Submissions,Compliance,Documentation,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Strategic Leadership,Audit Support,Change Control,Product Launches,Lifecycle Management,Negotiation,Data Entry,Veeva Vault RIMS,Medical Affairs

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our 24,000+ professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™ We continue to earn recognition industrywide, including the 2025 Scrip Award for “Best Contract Research Organization – Full-Service Provider,” 2024 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for "Innovative Approaches to Patient-Centric Research" and the 2024 and 2023 Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Eagle Award.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate will lead regulatory processes, ensure compliance with national legislation, and support product launches and lifecycle management activities. They will act as the primary regulatory liaison with local health authorities and internal stakeholders.

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