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.
The Senior Vice President, Marketing & External Communication is a key leadership role within the office of the Chief Business Officer. Reporting directly to the CBO, he / she will be responsible for strategically shaping, building, integrating and executing Parexel’s Marketing and External Communications long-term plans, campaigns and key initiatives. He / she will also be responsible for building, managing and retaining a top-talent team that collaborates effectively and serves as a proactive, expert resource to business functions across the company. The SVP, Marketing & External Communications will also serve on the CBO’s leadership team and will play a critical role in building team culture, supporting the efforts of other CBO leaders (Corporate Affairs, Value & Strategy, APAC Strategy, Office of the CEO) and acting as a trusted senior advisor to executive leaders across the company.
Skills:
- Excellent Marketing and Communications knowledge and expertise with proven results
- Strategic mindset and ability to develop high-performing strategic frameworks and plans with demonstrable ROI
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
- Ability to deliver proactive, collaborative execution across multiple functions and organizations
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
- Ability to manage large teams, developing and retaining key talent
- Ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, board members and senior industry colleagues
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.
Knowledge and Experience:
The ideal candidate for this role will bring the following knowledge and proven experience:
- Senior-level experience responsible for all aspects of a global company’s marketing and external communications strategy, programs and tactical execution
- Experience counseling and collaboratively interacting with executive teams and boards of directors, providing marketing and communications insights, recommendations and updates
- Proven experience and effectiveness in leading large teams, building and reinforcing team culture and attracting, developing and retaining top talent
- Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships across key business functions, driving greater program effectiveness and success
Education:
The ideal candidate for this role will have one / multiple of the following educational qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field
- Master’s degree in marketing, communications or related field
- Professional society membership / connection in marketing, public relations or related field
Why join us:
Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.
Professional advancement and development opportunities.
Work life balance and flexible working hours.
Parexel US Benefits:
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Work/Life Balance
401(k) with Company match
Pet Insurance
Full list of benefits available here: https://www.parexel.com/us-benefits
About Parexel International:
At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today’s fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you’re exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. 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.
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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.
What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com.
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