Client Relationship Director (Business Development)

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.

About Parexel Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose -- moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart(R).

About the RoleWe are seeking a Client Relationship Director to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Client Relationship Director, you will drive commercial growth and build strategic relationships within assigned accounts, supporting the Account Leader in developing and executing the business vision and strategy. This position plays a key role in account profitability, business development, and advancing clinical research solutions that impact patients globally.

You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through account leadership, bid pursuit strategy, and commercial negotiation. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Client Relationship Director can explore career paths and expand skills across commercial strategy, client relationships, and clinical research solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Account Leader in developing and executing therapeutic area, service line, or region-specific account plans that drive growth and profitability

• Take direct responsibility for assigned accounts, including new business growth, bid pursuit strategy, and commercial contract negotiation

• Lead bid pursuit meetings and proposal strategy development in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues

• Develop compelling proposal narratives and executive summaries that demonstrate integrated solutions and return on investment

• Identify client needs and develop creative, consultative solutions leveraging Parexel's expertise, operational capabilities, and technologies

• Maintain high visibility within client organizations and develop strong relationships with senior management to drive repeat business

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all Parexel services and value propositions to identify cross-selling opportunities

• Ensure appropriate knowledge transfer to delivery teams, liaising with Project Integrator or Project Leader roles to communicate client needs and expectations

• Maintain close relationships with delivery teams to identify new opportunities and ensure continued account growth

• Monitor competitive activities, positioning, and pricing to inform strategy and understand reasons for awards and non-awards

• Ensure pricing strategies are appropriate to win business while meeting financial targets, profitability goals, and contractual requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional...