Director, Client Technology Partner
Parexel · 35 days ago
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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Client Engagement & Strategic Leadership
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Serve as the primary technology advisor for multiple strategic client accounts
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Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
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Lead executive-level client interactions, including quarterly business reviews, strategy sessions, and roadmap discussions
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Translate complex technical concepts into clear, client-relevant messaging and value propositions
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Act as the “voice of the client” within internal teams to influence priorities and solutions
Account Strategy & Road mapping:
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Partner with clients to understand their technology landscape, priorities, and long-term roadmap
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Align internal capabilities and solutions to client strategies and upcoming initiatives
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Define and evolve account-level technology strategies that support growth, efficiency, and innovation
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Ensure consistency and reusability of solutions across programs and projects
Cross-Functional Orchestration:
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Act as the central point of coordination across IT, architecture, operations, commercial, and delivery teams
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Facilitate collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to drive aligned outcomes
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Navigate complex organizational structures to connect teams and remove blockers
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Lead cross-functional discussions to ensure clarity on scope, priorities, and decisions
Facilitation & Decision Leadership:
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Plan and facilitate structured meetings with clear agendas and objectives
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Drive discussions toward decisions, outcomes, and next steps
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Ensure alignment across stakeholders, including senior leadership
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Maintain focus and momentum across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Commercial & Business Support:
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Partner with commercial and contracts teams to support proposals, estimates, and statements of work
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Contribute to client discussions related to scope, solutions, and value
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Support contract negotiations by ensuring alignment between proposed solutions and delivery capabilities
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Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and new business within existing accounts
Oversight & Delivery Enablement:
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Maintain visibility across client engagements, including progress, risks, and key dependencies
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Ensure appropriate follow-up on actions, escalations, and open issues
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Guide teams toward solutions without directly managing execution
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Act as an escalation point for complex client or delivery challenges
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, solutions, and client outcomes
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Promote the use of standardized, scalable solutions where appropriate
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Partner with internal teams to evolve and mature capabilities
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Contribute to thought leadership, solution development, and internal best practices
People Leadership & Mentorship:
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Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to Client Technology Partner and related roles
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Support capability development in areas such as client engagement, facilitation, and strategic thinking
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Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Serve as a senior escalation point for team members
Skills & Experience:
Core Capabilities
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Strong client-facing communication and executive presence
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Ability to translate complex technical topics into business-friendly language
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Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels
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Strong facilitation skills with experience leading large, cross-functional discussions
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Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment in complex environments
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Strategic thinking combined with practical execution focus
Business & Commercial Acumen
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Understanding of commercial processes, budgeting, and contract development
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Ability to connect solutions to business value and client outcomes
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Experience supporting proposal development and client negotiations
Technical & Domain Awareness
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Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), validation, and testing practices
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Awareness of enterprise systems, data integration, and technology landscapes
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Experience in clinical research, life sciences, or regulated environments (preferred)
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Ability to engage effectively with technical teams without requiring deep hands-on expertise
Tools & Ways of Working
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
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Experience with collaboration and tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, CRM platforms such as Salesforce) preferred
Experience & Education:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
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10+ years of experience in client-facing roles within technology, consulting, or clinical/regulated environments
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Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder engagements
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Experience managing strategic accounts and influencing senior stakeholders
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This is an individual contributor role with a potential of line management in the future
What Success Looks Like
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Strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
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Clear alignment between client needs and delivered solutions
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Effective coordination across internal teams with minimal friction
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Increased adoption of scalable, standard solutions
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Measurable contribution to client satisfaction and business growth
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